A breath of fresh air

Two comments:
1. While watching this video, my breathing distress (from a cold) evaporated!
2. I really admire everything here. I like how, in the Arkansas Traveler bit, all three instruments are sharp, distinct and blend well. Each instrument is played excellently, with each having equal dominance. Nobody is muted or holding back. Love it.

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Petersens among the Big Five

Good move, El

Knowing Ellen, I'd say she chose wisely
Trying to make it alone in Nashville would have been hard for a Christian girl.
(Entire interview is posted below somewhere.)
https://youtu.be/QAOqDeE3Y2A

Epoch Times feature on the Petersens

I am reposting this link to an Epoch Times article to make sure it is accessible.

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AMERICAN ESSENCE
Meet the Ozark Family Band That’s Introducing American Roots Music to a Global Audience
A family band from the Ozarks, The Petersens share their homegrown American Roots music with a global audience BY J.K. OLSON TIME
JULY 13, 2022 PRINT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/meet-the-ozark-family-band-thats-introducing-american-roots-music-to-a-global-audience_4588436.html

Gospel by the Petersens

Fairly recent numbers by the band
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgqwj_ayMJhvyWIi4HYt_laa

Their gospel album, Homesick for a Country, is available via their web site.

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Multi-skilled Ellen: Media point-woman

And she looks, as always, simply smashing!?!

Ellen takes the mike

Interview of Ellen promoting the Petersens' Christmas show

In response to a pointed question, Ellen makes clear that Katie and Emmett are the team that handle the arrangements. Katie is the chief arranger, molding some of Emmett's many suggestions into reality. Mom contributes to some extent because of her expertise in music theory.
Everyone else in the band -- including brother Matt and sister Julianne -- voluntarily takes a back seat in that department.
Previously Matt has strongly asserted that Katie is boss of all arrangements.

But how seriously should we take such light-hearted disclosures? Entertainment news is more about entertaining the public than informing the public.
And what we are told here is not exactly in the same league as Stevie Nicks talking about cheating on her boyfriend with a band member while doing up loads of cocaine.