Talking Traditional Appalachian Music with The Pressley Girls

[@misscindy3414]

Those are my granddaughters! I'm so proud of them, they are remarkable women! I love how they have gone through several instruments before deciding what is for them and they have had complete support of their parents/family!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

We love you Miss Cindy 🙂

[@sammyjr6989]

With all due respect, they are quite the beauties. They get it from their mama.

[@robertodell4932]

I’m sure you are proud! Rightly so! The Appalachian folks are good people and this family is no exception. I’m scots Irish and was born down on coastal SC but I feel most at home in the mountains of western NC. Keep up the great videos!!!

[@derekmills5394]

Don't you listen to Sammy Jr , Miss Cindy - we all know where their beauty comes from! Your pride is well justified.

[@sammyjr6989]

My apologies. I assumed they are all blood related and so n their beauty is in the b lineage.

[@deannedflrocks5337]

Beautiful family with old time values. This is what the world needs more of.

[@lindamcharie1264]

That's so true what you say...

[@santaincarolina]

we need to go back to performing brit milah

[@Kickstart500]

One thing I really appreciate about y’all… you know how lucky you are to have the heritage and to have a love of your heritage!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

We are very grateful 🙂 Thank you!

[@dmcrisp]

They are just flat out lucky to have each other. To have a sibling to play with is like gold. To have anyone to play with at is extremely lucky. I’m stuck in an Appalachian town with 1500 people and no one plays anything.

[@eddiefe428]

​@CelebratingAppalachia thank all of you,tell Katie I wish she had a piano, and would love to here her play one,I think the piano is the best when playing gospel songs,even good in other types,jerry lee lewis could play anything on piano,you all play the other instruments very good to,May God bless all of you

[@jimmywells33]

@@dmcrisp that's a straight up lie and you know it.

[@dmcrisp]

@@jimmywells33 no it isn’t. You don’t even know where highlands,nc is . Open up a map before you talk out of your ass

[@scottstabile7532]

I think these ladies are amazing and a very important part of American history. please never stop sharing your wonderful heritage

[@Bob_Adkins]

It's so refreshing to see Young people that like bluegrass style music.

[@teekotrain6845]

They know what's up!!!

[@dontaylor7315]

And it goes deeper than bluegrass, which was invented in the twentieth century. That mountain music was being played and sung the traditional way for many generations before bluegrass musicians got ahold of it and speeded it up and arranged it in that special six-instrument setting.

[@tomramey9]

Bluegrass is much popular than you think!!

[@eliabrahamson7255]

@@dontaylor7315 it's called old time usually

[@dontaylor7315]

@@eliabrahamson7255 Old-time is a term applied to a lot more than the music of any one region. I was referring to Appalachian folk music specifically.

[@nomad3189]

The mother is an excellent moderator and the two young ladies so well spoken and composed. Thanks for sharing your experiences and the beautiful singing and playing.

[@pritchardhall]

Here's what I appreciate about this channel. Most people, naturally, interview elders to hear their thoughts and views. You interviewed a younger generation. As she said, "history is now, and in the future". You have given us the gift of their views for them, and their future families, to see and hear. What a unique gift.

[@kipmarlap]

There is nothing like sibling harmonys together. Very nice

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mags102755]

Music is so important in so many cultures. It's great to hear Appalachian music continued on. Your daughters are talented.

[@kentaylor3319]

Hello Margaret 👋 How are you doing today?

[@doxiedoggies]

BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!! What a true appreciation for keeping the music of their ancestors alive. I watched a Ken Burns documentary on "country" music and this is where it all started. Thank you for sharing😍

[@tkphillips1377]

These girls are so talented. Pure talent.

[@kookietherapy9398]

❤ You have done a Beautiful job raising your daughters! Impressed !!! ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 🙂

[@mildbill2806]

Mighty fine music playin'. Great to see the younger generation there, carry on old time traditions.

[@chalmadanes4291]

Thanks for the memories of growing up in WV. 😘

[@simonzekveld6228]

Beautiful harmony. It doesn't get any better. Don't ever stop singing.

[@BoomerBoomer-my8ji]

I drill holes in the ground for a living and songs like this makes those hrs fly bye..thank yall very much..great music

[@JKlasen]

You play music too?

[@BoomerBoomer-my8ji]

@@JKlasen If referring to me I play slop fiddle a bit

[@JKlasen]

@@BoomerBoomer-my8ji good for you! That's what I'm talking about. And I bet those holes you did are important. Just remember the first rule of holes: if you are in one, stop digging.

[@ExploringwithJaye]

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you to EVERYONE working to preserve traditional world music before it disappears.

[@meggmegg6656]

Playing by ear is a gift and talent. Not everyone can do it.

[@cheezyridr]

just my opinion, but i think it's the best way. music is meant to be heard. you listen with your ears. playin by ear is natural

[@cliffsandifer3877]

And PRAAAAAACTICCCE.... Idont know how to play video games..and I don't care

[@ronwatson4902]

You're certainly blessed Tipper to have such pretty and talented girls.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I am Ron-thank you 🙂

[@lindareinking5326]

Enjoyed hearing how the girls started out. They are a sweet treasure ❤❤

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Great music. Duet was wonderful. They both are so sweet and real. I miss the old school Appalachian values and temperment these young women are preserving. You dont see it much anymore. And I have to mention that all of these traits start at home and come from their parents. Really nice to hear the fiddle being played along with the guitar at the end. Thank you for making me smile 🇼🇸👍🎶🎼🎻🎸

[@ThursonJames]

Spectacular harmonies!

[@sonofradium4835]

I’m from West Virginia and these girls plucked every heart string that a country boy has. I wanna go home.

[@sonampalmo3578]

I'm from WVa, too. Sometimes I get the urge to go back where I can hear this music, attend a wooden church, and bring a covered dish to a family gathering.

[@petemcfeet28]

Y'all made me cry when you started playing.

[@bradbyers7505]

My wife retired last year after teaching music for over 35 years. She taught elementary, middle school, high school and college students. I am so proud of her for sharing her talents and her enthusiasm with so many for so long. Her goal has always been to lead students toward discovering their own musicality. You girls inspire others in your own way. Please keep playing and showing others the joy that can be had.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm glad your wife taught so many!! Thank you Brad 🙂

[@jimpemberton]

"Blood harmony" - that's exactly the term I thought when the girls started to sing. Voices of a natural kinship born to blend well together.

[@keiththompson5588]

Your girls are sure talented. Enjoyed that pretty song. May God Bless your family

[@robinhaupt9119]

Thank you Tipper for a wonderful video sharing your beautiful and talented daughters.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@ladyliberty417]

Keep old timey music alive girls!! I love it since I was a girl- it speaks to the heart❤️ A beautiful Appalachian tradition ❤️

[@lu-vly]

I'm so glad to hear these young folks are playing this kind of music. Very talented young ladies.

[@johnmc8785]

In the Garden was one of my Father's favorite hymns. He left us exactly one year ago, today. Thank you for that lovely, soulful rendition. #tearsinmyeyes

[@UKBIGBLUENATION1]

Reminds me of my childhood in Church. Used to love to hear my mother, aunt, and grandmother singing hymns. I miss those days and that music. New Christian music is amazing, but the old hymns are just special.

[@idkwhoknew908]

These Girls are leading the way. Our southern Way of life is slowly Dying. Please keep up the Music Pass it on to Others./ GOD Bless.

[@janaka861]

I am from California and I want to thank you so much for sharing. Your voices are being heard across the land. Bless y’all.

[@Truthinessization]

Your girls have a certain ring to their voices that make even their speaking voices sound musical. Your whole family is beautiful inside and out and I suspect it has to do with your faith in God. You prove "blessed are the poor" to be true, not necessarily financially poor, but humble, tied to the earth, family oriented and rejoicing in simple pleasures like music and rock hunting. Thank you for sharing what you do with us.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So kind of you-thank you!!

[@maideegirl189]

Lovely singing from your N. Carolina girls! Bring yourselves accross the Atlantic to where your people came from and share the music!

[@jackiemontogmery125]

Just for your channel! Amazing! Thank you for sharing about your history. I was born & raised and still live in Texas. I'm a 72 yr old Grammy. Your girls are just amazing. Beautiful voices.

[@jackiemontogmery125]

Should be just found your channel.

[@saveurselves989]

Lovely girls, God bless them and your entire family! They have gifts from the Lord, that will bring joy to many! The Gutbucket Blues Band, Murphy NC!

[@lindagreene6739]

These ladies are so Bless they can play beautiful music. ❤❤❤

[@glock30fotyfive]

Beautiful music! Camping in the Appalachian mountains brings great memories. Could listen to their music by a campfire all evening.

[@marksorrell7451]

Katie and Corie you have been blessed so much with your talents. Keep doing what you do making us happy with your music. I wish I could just listen to you in person. Love you both ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@elofamily7241]

They are SO fun. :D It's so wonderful to hear from their perspectives, the twin dynamic is extra special.

[@renatoalcides5104]

Someone has been loving these two priceles musicians since they were babies, and it seems such love is still flowing. Such a priviledge to listen to their memories of sleeping with theirs ears on the floor listening to the music below. Besides their music and voice, there is such a cofidence in their eyes, and in the energy of their attention that is seldom seen among people! Their posture towards life is such a joy to see.

[@freedomspromise8519]

In The Garden would have to be the song. My grandmother's favorite hymn. She requested her cousin sing this at her funeral. I was doing fine until he stood in the doorway, leaning against the jamb, hands in pockets, and started singing. Thank you for the fond memory.

[@gmad5952]

Well Mama, what a good job you've done with those two cuties, and such talent!

[@Armored_Saint]

I remember hiking up there way back in the 70s. good memories.

[@isaacmazique1530]

Beautiful music. You ladies are very talented.

[@petermichelson3865]

This brings back the best memories! I learn how to play Violin/fiddle in 1963. Started! It took me about 4 months to get it together. Between the listen, finger movements, and reading & writing music. Once I got it after 4.5 months it was game on! Back then Living in “The BRONX”, Kelzmic music. Eastern EU style of music. Around the 8 month mark of playing I was able to do brake in play! Meaning you be playing one song, you have any other song in your head, and when you hit the similar musical notes you switch to that song! My Uncle came home from his US Army Deployment for thirty days, and when he herd me play he said Petey we are going to visit my friends! His friends were from Ashley, NC, deep into Country Music! They had a house near Jones Beach. They were all in the same Unit! Eugene says to me Norm my uncle says I play! He showed me his fiddle! Yep! That’s how I got into jamming country music. When I go back to school, our violin teacher said so Pinchas Mendel, that’s my Jewish Name, what did you learn over the brake. Pisss, country music. His wife said Oy Vey, he said show me! I play Kelzmic music, then when I reach the same notes I switch! It was awesome! We played Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Wedding, and other parties! Fun times.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for sharing your music story 😀

[@woundedfox5109]

Amen!!!! Mrs.Presley you've done a wonderful job. I could listen to them sing 10,000 yrs. I'd love to hear them sang more hymns

[@billlwarner8126]

My kind of music from two beautiful mountain young ladies. God bless you

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hello Awesome video Tipper 👍 Beautiful daughters who can play music 👍

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@karenbearden6198]

A pleasure ladies, thank you so much. Brings back good memories.

[@skokian1able]

Such bright and talented young ladies! God bless!

[@tombrowning359]

Great music and great tradition I'm from western North Carolina near Great smoky mountains that heritage is my life you got a beautiful family

[@rebeccagrimsley7260]

My Daddy passed in 1979 and this bring back sooo many wonderful memories of family and friends coming to our home and playing music and just enjoying being together.

[@Uduplr]

Great interview with Great Questions taking you in progression of the music and the girls lives.

[@jamesflynn4741]

I just drove through West Virginia yesterday for first time in decades. Most beautiful summer drive, even just from the I-70. Went to Church and my local brothers and sisters praised our Lord with lovely Appalachian voices

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

I feel so blessed that this channel showed up in my video feed. What a beautiful heritage. What beautiful music. I am so thankful I subscribed.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MikeBrown-yh1og]

@@CelebratingAppalachia love ya

[@alankemper4068]

Your daughters are beautiful women with wonderful voices. They play their instruments well.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😀

[@nhenriksen777]

Naturally sweet lovely young women. So refreshing in 2021. Much love to you and your family.

[@selenahadlow9700]

Oh my favorite one of pressley girls.Tipper you make a wonderful interviewer.top notch.Ilove history of girls beginning with music.its amazing the harmony they have.I had twins boy amd girl.wish they had gone into music.im so proud of you young ladies.How youve let God guide you.And your precious parents.who encouraged you .mostly the God given talent and how your blessing others with it.i love it.please keep it up.love you Tipper i made your buttermilk pie.it is delicious.many thanks❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Selena-so glad you enjoyed the video 🙂

[@johnnytmcq]

Them singing together is just beautiful. I hope this is the music I hear in my deathbed, the last sound I ever hear.

[@susanoswalt1169]

That song gives me chills I can hear my granny in the kitchen singing it with me trying to keep up. Love it

[@GroktheStranger]

Mrs. Tipper and family… Thank you so much for all you do! I stumbled upon your channels by chance and feel so blessed to have done so. I love all your content. I have so much love for you all. Your stories remind me of times in my childhood and upbringing being at family reunions in Ohio and West Virginia… I am 42 and more of a city boy, but I am an outdoorsman and musician myself and your presentation and content is absolutely wonderful. I certainly don’t have the roots or legacy that you folks have and can reflect upon, but something about what you share feels so great and familiar to watch and listen to. Thank you again. I have so much love for you all, so positive and precious. Mrs Tipper reminds me of my grandmother’s stories, although you are so much younger… Katie is my favorite, so goofy and in touch with the land, working with her hands and such. You can tell what great parents you are, raising people right, so rare nowadays. What a wonderful family! Bless you all!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for your kind words! We're all so glad you enjoy our videos 🙂

[@billpenrod6415]

You all blessed my heart like none other the simplicity of it reminded me of when my pop and I used to set around the house and play and sing good memories thank you so much God Bless.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it Bill 🙂

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Very interesting.....you have beautiful Daughters.....cant wait to hear them play.....Wow, they are wonderful.....they need to be making money singing......they are absolutely excellent....did a great job on that song.....brought tears to my eyes...... will they sing more for us ? I think everyone would love it.....do they play and sing in town , at state Fairs, talent shows.....? well you just answered my questions.....Thanks I will check them out....

[@starlakelsey2782]

Oh...I enjoyed this so much. Those girls make a mother proud. Good job Tipper!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@lu-vly]

There is hope for our future. Such talent, Such pride of Appalachian culture. Much love from Northern California 💚.

[@oldgrizz8720]

Katie, I agree with you. I learned to read music first. I played saxophone in school. But when I went to West Virginia for a summer, I was asked to jam with some other musicians I couldn't do it because I couldn't play without music. You both are such special people. I'm very grateful for your talent and preserving the old music.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!!

[@tomstulc9143]

Grizz learning to read music is a powerful tool. Playing by ear helps also. Putting the both together is the best of both worlds.

[@dwhunter8904]

I know your so proud...you and your husband raised 2 fine young ladies. They sing and play beautifully.

[@mikethompson7296]

The joy of harmony is that it's greater than the sum of its parts. You sound genuinely at home singing together 🎶

[@andreacooley133]

Y'all are so beautiful!! I love your spirit and your music 💕💕

[@christopherkent7786]

To one of the most amazing things I've seen in a long time, I would like to first say what a wonderful and amazing job mom did in how she raised you, kudos to mama, the love, the innocents, the purity, that I can feel coming from and radiating from both of you is, somewhat intense, besides the off the charts, natural beauty, and most beautiful smiles I've ever seen, to the fullest degrees of one's being able to understand, I appreciate you, and your daughter's are so very beautiful mom ! keep up the good work !

[@tiffanygurl7865]

My childhood is relived through these memories and songs. This is exactly how I grew up. My heart misses it so! Ty for this video. It’s beautiful.

[@mickietaylor8186]

Love to hear the girls play and sing. Thank you

[@garyporter8153]

Just came across your site...Gracious, I just soak in the loving family feelings y'all have for one another...It's beautiful!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Gary 🙂

[@boogiedok]

I do love old acapella ballads.

[@m.phillips4650]

What Great Young Ladies these two sisters are. Such a inspiration of pure joy they show in their sweet candor and fun hearted commoradery together is truly delightful !

[@JMane3000]

Beautiful voices ladies. Old souls for shore...Yall are amazing! 👏 Nothin but love from ohio!!

[@thumplife792]

I was raised by my grandma. She was raised in the Martin Branch holler and around Caney. I can still hear her singing that song. I started playing at 7 years old. learned to sing, as well as play guitar and mandolin, sitting on a front porch much like the one ya'll are sitting on. All of the family would come and we'd have a big dinner, then sit out on the porch playing music well into the night.

[@BoatersMarineSpply]

Nice music ladies. I'm an old picker here in Louisville Kentucky. Really enjoyed your story and you passing on this music legacy.

[@kescco]

I am from outside Asheville, North Carolina. I grew up listening to my dad play the old Appalachian music on the guitar he learned from his mom. My aunt May could sing and yodle with the best of them. Love seeing the tradition being kept alive in the younger generation.

[@joyphelps968]

One of my very favorite hymns!!

[@trudyjohnston1842]

You said it beautiful girl.. music is pure happiness . Love love love this! I pray I can hear you girls one day live!!

[@robbielynnhowle]

That’s called God-given talent😇. Love hearing the girls play and sing🥰.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank Robbie Lynn! The girls both say HELLO 🙂

[@anthonysoares9936]

I don't know what you-tube algorithms decided I should be introduced to your channel, but I should probably send it a Christmas card. What a pair of talented, well grounded young ladies, and too choose too use that talent to carry one the traditions, well done! Some, if not all of the best music to found is where people make music for the simple joy of making music, telling stories of life, good and bad. I personally sing tenor (tenor twelve miles from anyone in hearshot) or solo ( solo no one can hear me). Keep making music ladies.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@aprilporcellini3097]

I am so happy to hear you all. You are a blessing

[@marianne57]

Beautiful girls playing amazing happy music. I’m sharing with my grandchildren. I’m heading over to your store. ❤️🤗

[@sowingbird8845]

Very talented young ladies! I Love the music!! Many blessings!

[@ronndapagan]

Thank you for a precious video. Bless you girls for the sweet memories. I live in Dayton, Ohio and had some classmates that sang bluegrass. Harley Allen would sing Rocky top with Dave Lewis with the bluegrass in the 1960s and 1970s. Thank you again for some sweet memories.

[@mikeedwards2384]

Such truly talented young ladies that's absolutely wonderful

[@richardbeee]

Refreshing! Hope to hear more. I too grew up trying to master the piano. Learned how to play the exact song y'all sang and got bored. I soon switched to guitar and taught myself,by ear how to play. I've come to the conclusion that the guitar is the easiest instrument to play, but the hardest to master. Which is nice, i no longer get bored. Y'all be blessed by the Best! Y'all don't look a day over 18 to me, regardless keep doing what you love and lovin what you do. Amazing talent.

[@janetmcclure8568]

I have been waiting to hear singing! Beautiful voices!

[@jeffhartson9203]

Love it !!! I love this music. Very pure and refreshing to listen to. I'm a country music fan, and I see where all the great songs came from. Need more of this music. I'm in Tacoma Washington and there is "defiantly" no music like this out here. I know "I'm in the wrong part of the country" Keep it up and God bless y'all :)

[@elliemay4182]

Tipper, your girls are beautiful and so talented. I know you are so very proud and should be.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 🙂

[@wandahelvey7119]

Reminds me of my childhood. Loved your songs, stay humble

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

Wonderful interview!! Thanks for letting us all get to know you a little better. And, oh, that music, it speaks to me like no other! Beautiful. Encore, encore!! God bless you girls.

[@elizabethmayrose8521]

I really enjoyed their music and just listening to them talk about music from their childhood memories. Very talented!

[@donnytucker]

Wow, this was so great. My father was in several southern gospel quartets as I was growing and we traveled a lot from Florida and spent a lot of time in NC. I even lived in hendersonville and flat rock NC for a short time. I love Appalachia culture, the mountains, and the old timey ways and music. This was also uploaded on my birthday. And your daughters and very talented.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 🙂 And happy belated birthday!

[@roylung4108]

Wonderful harmony! Thank you very much & may God bless you greatly, Amen.

[@sharifritz6627]

Talented young women. It's great to see you all keeping your family traditions going and taking pride in your heritage. My father grew up in West Virginia right near the Virginia border. We visited family a number of time when I was young. I have fond memories of our trips to the mountains of West Virginia.

[@walterlee8563]

Thank you ladies and God bless you.