he Andrew Jackson Foundation, which owns and operates The Hermitage [thehermitage.com], Andrew Jackson’s historic home and Presidential site, announced today that it will be hosting the inaugural Roots & Rhythms Concert and Legacy Awards Series [thehermitage.com] in June. The concert series is being presented by Wilson Bank & Trust. [wilsonbank.com]
Held on the back lawn of The Hermitage mansion, the concert series will celebrate Tennessee’s rich musical and cultural traditions, from country and bluegrass to gospel and soul, against the backdrop of one of the state’s most famous historical sites.
In addition to live performances, each event will present a Roots & Rhythms Legacy Award to musicians who have carried on and uplifted Tennessee’s musical traditions and culture. Honorees include Bluegrass and Roots torchbearer Ed Snodderly, Jefferson Street R&B legend Charles “Wigg” Walker, and Americana outlaw Steve Earle…