I joined Spotify on the Top Christian & Gospel playlist along with a few friends for a conversation on what inspires me to create my music, the universal language that connects each of us and what I hope you feel as you listen. For me, Christian music is not just songs for Sunday, it’s the music that has carried me in my highest of highs and lowest of lows. It’s a message of hope for the world. Thank you Top Christian & Gospel for letting each of us tell this story and be a part of this global c

John Prine was a talented songwriter and you can sense the emotion that goes with many of his songs. One such song is called "Paradise" that he wrote for his father. Along with himself, many other artists have taken to record the song and one duo was Jim & Jesse. Watch this video of Jim & Jesse McReynolds performing "Paradise" from our Grassroots to Bluegrass series. To see more FULL VIDEOS, go to tinyurl.com/CFRYouTube. #bluegrass #mining #johnprine #songwriter #singer #virginia #kentucky #coun

Jim and Jesse McReynolds, "I Feel Like Traveling On." www.jimandjesse.com | Sing A Song Of Praise

July 9, 1929 Mandolin player Jesse McReynolds is born in Coeburn, Virginia. He joins his brother to form Jim & Jesse, a bluegrass act that begins recording in 1951 and joins the Grand Ole Opry in 1964. | GatorRock

30K views · 458 reactions | How sweet it's been to have this "cross-picking" mandolin playing, bluegrass icon as a member of our family for the past 5⃣5⃣ years.  We can't wait to celebrate Jesse McReynolds' Opry Anniversary tonight! | Grand Ole Opry | Facebook

76K views · 1.8K reactions | On this day back in 2023, we lost the legendary Jesse McReynolds, one half of Jim & Jesse. He was quite the innovator particularly with the mandolin. Here’s a video from the good ol days with “Knoxville Girl.” | Hillbilly Talk with Shane and Melody | Facebook