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Tommy Carcetti

(43,935 posts) Tue May 20, 2025, 02:19 PM May 20

Any good modern pop songs with strong Appalachian folk style influences?

I find that style of music to be mesmerizing and quite beautiful, with its use of varied strings and breathy vocals.

Two that come to my mind are Taylor Swift's "Carolina" (from the Where the Crawdads Sing soundtrack) and Tori Amos' "Virginia."

Are there any other songs along a similar vein? I'd love to hear some more.

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Any good modern pop songs with strong Appalachian folk style influences? (Original Post) Tommy Carcetti May 20 OP

"Come to the Mountain" RB77 May 20 #1

RB77

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1. "Come to the Mountain"

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Tue May 20, 2025, 04:11 PM

May 20

Is a very good collection of Appalachian traditional folk. It also has a great sister album however I can’t remember the title till I get home. I collect and study “traditional”and have lots of other recommends however happen to sitting in my truck at the moment. Thank you for the Taylor song, I enjoyed it.🤓

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