The Pressley Girls Complete Morning Song Concert 2020

A while back, The Pressley Girls (AKA Corie and Katie, AKA Chatter and Chitter) were asked to do a virtual Morning Song Concert for the John C. Campbell Folk School. The girls have performed for morning song quite a few times over the years. The Folk School uses the concerts as a way to help their students and staff start the day, just before breakfast. Of course, due to Covid, there are no students on campus currently. The Folk School continues to provide some services/classes online, and likewise, they've continued the concerts, only streamed or videoed. In keeping with the traditional, in-person concerts, the performing artists are not to stop and "cut" or edit during the performance. What I've uploaded here is our first attempt at shooting the unbroken or unedited set of songs. We shot two completely different takes on two separate Saturdays. The girls wound up liking the second take better, and it's the version that was uploaded the JCCFS website. Although I made a ton of mistakes on the bass in the first song of this video, I preferred this take the best overall, and they gave me permission to upload it here for your listening. In the video, the girls dedicate the show to our good friend, Mr. David Kaynor, who is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). David is the greatest fiddler I've ever played with in person when it comes to composing and performing original fiddle melodies, and he's one of the nicest people I've met as well. As I upload this video, I've just learned that Tony Rice passed yesterday, so I'll also dedicate this video in his memory. The girls and I love his music, and they've learned a lot from him, including the Norman Blake song they do in this video (Ginseng Sullivan). If you have the time and inclination, after you watch here, you can visit the JCCFS Channel here: • The Pressley Girls - N... and watch the other version of the show, then come back here and comment about which version you like the best. Do you agree with me or with them? Thanks for watching and for reading all of this! :-)
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[@paulcule2091]

Beautiful. The celtic origins of the music are so clear to me, particularly 'holding David '. I love your harmony. I'm a very old Welshman and I well remember rugby stadiums resonating with hymns in 4 part harmony by crowds of many thousands who had never met. Please keep up your wonderful music and stay true to your heritage.

[@hilslamer]

Delightful, on a musical lol level but on so many more, too. It might be commonplace where you are and in your circles, but tight families playing acoustic ensembles in their own kitchen is an incredibly rare and priceless thing in today's world. 👍👌

[@eddies4921]

Folks what you are seeing here is the reason so many people in these mountains went from the kitchen table to the grand old Opry unfortunately television truly hurt this kind of folk art

[@carolynessary2408]

Praise the Lord ,I’m cleaning house listening to this wonderful family ,Thanksgiving is tomorrow and cleaning my kitchen and your music I’m getting through real quick .Happy Thanksgiving and love to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@benitastevens612]

My, my what harmony, there is no better harmony than family singing together…amen, I love working on a building!

[@kham6006]

Had no idea families like yours still exist - thank you for sharing - beautiful

[@barbaraireland5479]

What a powerful song and I love the girls voices. My great grandfather, grandfather and his brothers were all coal miners in KY. I only have one old photo of them and it looks like they are covered in coal, standing on a mountain. I left at 6 years of age, so no memory of them but it still brought tears. Beautiful job, girls!

[@jamesburkjr2803]

Oh wow. Momma plays the bass. That is so kool. A whole family full of talent amongst plenty other positive things

[@tinahuffman2788]

I've just been taking in all the videos. Both channels. I'm sitting hear listening and just feel so tearful. I'm thinking about you Tipper and Deer Hunter, how proud y'all must be. I am thinking about my younguns and how we are all just so close too. My heart is weepy for all of those who just don't have that. I'm praying maybe others can find this channel and just become a part of what y'all have so they don't got to be so lonely. Praying for all y'all too. I am so blessed to be here.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you Tina!!!

[@laurarowland7926]

AMEN TO THAT..THE LORD HAS BLESSED USE WITH THIS BLESSED SOUND!!!🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@cecilthrift2747]

❤️

[@williamsnyder623]

Singing and playing in the kitchen I remember doing that long time ago with friends and family and me playing the washboard the good old days

[@shlmel]

"It's good to hear all of you play with that Appalachian sound from centuries back"🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿👏👏👏

[@KingArtexerxes]

I’m 69 and live near the center of the country. To me this is a new and rare find. Loving it!!

[@gordonray3091]

God bless the Pressley Family. I love them.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

We appreciate that!

[@roserollins9800]

Amen

[@haroldsims8960]

Amen

[@ronniee8372]

Such honest and pure Appalachian singing. I don’t know any way to express the joy I have from watching this.

[@deborahringley4662]

Amen!

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

It flows through the soul 🪶✨

[@benitastevens612]

The last two days has been such a relaxing day of all the videos and beautiful sing from the family. Always love hearing Katie and Cories singing. Mighty sweet harmony!

[@12clr12]

Since I have found your youtube channels I can"t get nothing done! You all have ruined me! All I want to do is listen to your music and stories! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents and getting me out of doing any work!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you!!

[@lindamaxey3827]

Funny I'm happy to have the same problem ❤

[@pattitowry6114]

I have the same problem! Well, is it really a problem?😉 I’ve always loved Bluegrass and the Bluegrass gospel. Y’all are amazing. I’m commenting a couple years later, but I had to chime in here. (Aug.’23 from TN)💖

[@diannemesser7713]

If you could only hear us clap every time you and your souls we want to hear more God bless you because you have blessed us we are here in northern Wisconsin waiting out a snow storm couldn’t have it better than listening to good old bluegrass old time music

[@simonzekveld6228]

I love listening to your music. I can sense that you truly love singing these beautiful gospel songs for God's glory.

[@darlenemartin248]

Absolutely beautiful. I would have loved to have run into this one back in 2020. But praising God, I found it now. Great talent, you all.

[@mattpage7423]

Watching this Sunday morning cooking the kids breakfast and my five year old son his birthdays today he is in here with me and he is dancing we are both enjoying y’all’s music keep it up

[@jimmymalone3494]

It was beautiful singing Corie and Katie you all done a great job and God bless you all

[@deborahringley4662]

What harmony! Love this music.

[@brendalaveine7756]

What a wonderful blessing this family is, in this turned up side down world, Shalom.

[@NathanLGrossman]

The only things most outsiders (like myself) ever hear about Appalachia is about black lung disease, dying industries and opioid addiction. Thank you for show the rest of us the positive things of an old and organic branch of American culture.

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

They arm are so much more to this area wish everyone could see it through our eyes. Everyplace has his problems but I hope the good always outweigh the bad .

[@lindagreene6739]

I'm loving this music. From Cleveland Tennessee ❤❤❤🙌🙌

[@HumbleDisciples]

Them gals are both just amazing.. i can feel the soul come through my phone. Beautiful rendition now. Bravo!

[@lulatodd2147]

Leaving Harlan is one of my very favorite songs. Just beautiful!

[@benitastevens612]

I started fixing supper as soon as I finished breakfast just so I could sit and rest my foot and listen to you play and sing music…crockpot supper!

[@amirasmith5133]

I physically got goose bumps when Katy first started singing. Just found these wonderful girls. Much love from England 🤍🤍🤍

[@pippinbaker8440]

Well I am listening this from across the pond, and loving it.......yall are really precious, such a fine family, bless you...:)

[@horsesasis4004]

This may be my favorite Darrel Scott song out of his entire catalog. When I first typed this I said Tim O'Brian since he has played this with Darrel Scott before. Absolutely beautiful.

[@joeseay2883]

Good Lord.! That started off like the heart of Kentucky.! Y'all are a blessing to my soul.!

[@TheDrummie1]

Beautiful, first class, love the sound of the acoustic bass.

[@sharonharrison3611]

Your music is amazingly beautiful and special. Reminds me of the music my family played and sang from the time i remember until life moved on in many directions. Makes me happy and a little sad, because all of them are gone now. Thankyou so much for bringing good memories back to me with your beautiful music. 🙏❤️

[@ernestcanup2274]

Amazing. I love this music. I grew up in WNC about 15 minutes from the Folk School. The Pressley Girls are such talented performers.

[@JessJoanne]

I've been following the Pressley girls for a little bit. Came across them with some research on the Appalachian mountains and the history. I have never been to the south. My mom has always told me that I am an old soul. I feel so drawn to this. Just told my husband that I think I want my ashes spread on the mountains. Thank you for all of your sharing. ❤

[@johnnabuzby6103]

@Jess Hi there! You mentioned that you had never been to the South, but you can change that. You should come visit our lovely state sometime. It's got loads of different geographical areas, from the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Outer Banks in the east, to the foothills of the Piedmont in the middle of our state, to the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway in western Carolina. You'll be more than welcome. I'm not in the North Carolina mountains; I live in eastern North Carolina, about 45 minutes from the Atlantic coast, in the small city of New Bern. 😃🙂👋✌

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Katie and her Beautiful Voice ❤❤

[@JessJoanne]

@@johnnabuzby6103 Sounds amazing. I will someday soon.

[@JessJoanne]

@@maryjemisonMaryjay1936 It is beautiful for sure.

[@darylvogel8991]

Home grown music with a touch of sunshine...

[@phillipgreene2564]

About that first one... Those lyrics are really somethin' and I really like hearin' Katie singin' and that Harmony fills and lifts Me... and That's the Truth...

[@sandravelasquez8499]

Oh yes, beautiful intro..... and voice and 🎶music. I love my country, from sea to shining sea!

[@TomR-GentlmnFarmer]

Love that your Family is keeping the rich traditions, songs, music and memories of the Appalachian people alive and well. Thx so much for sharing with all of us. 😊❤. PS… ‘No doubt in my mind, Pap is watching from above and beaming with pride.

[@jaygurd7482]

in Heaven there is a choir that praises him, and on earth there is a family practicing, and performing. This must be what its like up there. Thank you, I truly love you.

[@jaygurd7482]

on a side note, Katie is Awesome.

[@caroledavidson2153]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Amazing harmony .... Great Music !!!! My first concert of 2021 !!!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you Carole!!

[@angiesiddall9563]

Very impressed with this Morning Song Concert. Love the deep mellow tone of the fiddle and all of your beautiful playing and singing. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing this concert, thank you for sharing. 💝 Very gifted musical family.

[@DeeMoback]

One of favorite songs....workin on a buildin ....... blue ridge rangers..... John

[@robertgann900]

A sound as bright as the spring, I feel enlightened and refreshed.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Robert-so glad you enjoyed it!

[@dufus2273]

loved the longer session. fantastic picking and singing.

[@wilburncook6606]

Your music is awesome don't change 🎶thank you.

[@Teresia12]

Love your rendition of Working On A Building. I could listen to all of y'all together all day every day.

[@dlg3389]

Beautiful! Love everything by Patti Loveless. Keep the great songs coming. 🎶❤️

[@bradbyers7505]

You always make this old folklorist happy and proud. Bless y'all.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you!!

[@ranielson2854]

🌟🙏❤️ Absolutely, Absolutely, SPECTACULAR ❤!!! Enjoyed every song and minute of this BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE and GET TOGETHER!! May many blessings flow to each and every one of you, today, tomorrow and forever ❤️! God bless all of you for sharing this wonderful video! 🙏 ! ❤️ ! Y’all are my favorite STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟’ on KZbin ! ! !❤👏🥰

[@ernestwilliams268]

Long time since I listened to your wonderful family. But you are doing a beautiful job raising the girls. Enjoyed that beautiful music takes me back to my youth. Ernest Williams of Florida. Born and raised in Tuckasegee, NC Jackson County. 1939

[@erinikeuchi6447]

You folks are soo awesome. Pluck that bass mom and dad, keep singing girls. Sweet harmony!

[@osmadchlo]

That is their Uncle Paul, Tippers brother...

[@stevecobb7844]

Enjoyed this Sunday night after supper foot tappin music. Thanks

[@GOBRAGH2]

It's like listening to smooth happiness.

[@rhondadean5455]

Katie you and Kory are beautiful song birds

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@jessestone1822]

I love you and all your songs, you really are talented keep on keepin on. God bless you all everyone.

[@mallory0322]

🌼💐🎶🎻This was such a treat!! Thank you for sharing this lovely family concert!🎻🎶💐🌼

[@glennblevins]

Girl playing fiddle= you have some gr8 pipes! keep it up lady

[@ruthcollins2085]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it,you all sound beautiful. God bless you all always 🙏

[@DaringDaver]

Wow! I am completely gobsmacked at such a fine family performance. I had the good fortune to land upon your Celebrating Appalachia channel last night and eventually checked out your blog. Great music and thank you for sharing!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you so much!

[@tigger402]

I’m enjoying this video in 2024… keep ‘‘em coming!

[@benitastevens612]

Blessing my heart ! Just came from planting peppers and cucumbers, came in put my iPad on the island and I am able to hear my favorite family sing, while I fix lunch. Thank you so much for blessing me with such music.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!!

[@benitastevens612]

Love it!

[@benitastevens612]

We will like it.

[@benitastevens612]

Love One Morning Past Day Break!

[@benitastevens612]

Katie and Corie , do you all ever change parts when singing…sometimes when I have my eyes closed I hear parts sometimes it sounds like Corie then sometimes it sounds like Katie your voices are so near the same.. love it.

[@kathyroberts5870]

"Walking My Lord up Calvaries Hill " An old Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper song. Love it!

[@randyd498]

Oh my gosh that was beautiful!! You all are so talented. I have heard Paul play in some of your videos before but I never realized just how talented he is. He's really a great guitar player and his harmonies sounded great with Katie and Corie. Ms. Tipper your bass sounded great too. I could listen to you guys all day!!

[@JamesNickersonThePhotoShopGuru]

💕💕💕💕💕 thank you for sharing this beautiful moment and these wonderful songs 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏻

[@dr.allisongunneph.d.6494]

My father in law passed from ALS. This is a wrenching disease as I watched Mr. Robert go from an 80 year old strong farmer (beef cattle) to a man who had difficulty drawing a breath. So very sorry for y’all’s loss. Now you face loss of Miss Cindy. Y’all are young. But, your maturity and faith foundation will never fail you! Blessings!

[@davidolcott6517]

what else can you say, but utterly amazing! God Bless y'all

[@darlacarter441]

Gave me chills when I heard the song the girls dedicated to the late David Kayner. When the Pressley girls harmonize together it just reaches down inside of my soul. ❤

[@richardmcclurg3896]

Brings memories when I was a child that my Dad and Mom would go down to my great grandma and my great aunt house down in Kentucky. I was raised in the suburbs but still had hills to climb and hollers to explore. The music I would hear down there in Eastern Kentucky. Good old moutain music. Your can tell where are ancestors are from because of the mountain music. Irish is my family ancestry and that's how the music comes from.

[@starlamiller2358]

Love the music. Thank you for lifting my Sprite, I've had a hard few days.

[@janh519]

You’re ready for your last song and I’ve LOVED hearing these songs! You’ve done such a wonderful job! I’m now enjoying the last one. It’s very pretty! Katie and Corie, you sing really pretty!

[@jsb545]

Still, hearing’ ya. Keep it a comin’. Your makin’ your mark? Even in a crazy world; and as history crumbles……Be Blessed, my sisters and brothers. We see you!!!

[@davidreed3647]

Thank so much for doing "I'll Never leave Harlan Alive." It was all I thought it would be. While your's and Patty Loveless's version and style differ, I just can't pick my favorite between the 2. Also, I really enjoyed Paul's "high lonesome" harmonies in the songs he sang. If the good Lord is willing, I'll catch a live show this summer.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you David!

[@mercster]

Wonderfully talented!

[@califtom]

This was great and brightened up my day. Tipper looks so serious when she's playing lol

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@dannpd1955]

Absolutely loved it. Nobody gonna leave Harlan alive.

[@johnprice2111]

Forgot to say i love yalls channels. Enjoy each day and you mom celebrating Appaliachia. Just love it

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you! So glad you enjoy what we do!

[@thomascramer7485]

Beautiful talented you all are!

[@adquinn100]

Just mighty fine, loved it !

[@jwgbmp40]

love me some hillbilly music!! my mamaw passed at 84 on a Wednesday, she had played and sang in her church trio the Sunday prior.. She was from Middlesboro Ky and said she could never remember not playing a guitar... keep it up ladies, you will likely impact generations..

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Glad you enjoyed it! So sorry you lost her.

[@cchap-222]

I love hearing y'all sing together and man that Uncle of yours sure can play that guitar. My favorite part is to watch when y'all are singing working on a building. I love to watch Katie shake her head while she sings the song I Love It keep up the good work

[@annesweeney5552]

Lovely … I love this family .. God Bless you All

[@worldoceans268]

This is pure beauty in music...at World Oceans Arts we love this! ...and a whole family of wonderful string players....so cool. Love hearing those great voices together !

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks so much! :-)

[@pouledu6270]

Makes me Smile...

[@jasonbone5121]

Your family is pure gold! So much talent. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us all!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you Jason-so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@raypresley7965]

I keep coming back to listen to this session. Love all the songs. " Brasstown '" continues to be a real hit

[@phillipgreene2564]

Re: song #1 I am ( still ) quite moved hearin' this lyric and Chatter Chitter Harmony and the band.

[@danielward5855]

I love your videos ladies, thank you so much for all your hard work. God bless

[@lisamounts6555]

I remember visiting my aunt Buluah and uncle woody playing in their basement. This brings back memories. It old a special sound I will always remember.

[@tonymccann8853]

Overall a beautiful preferences I've enjoyed it very much, the last time I'd congratulated you on your music you had said that you're Father had passed away I had remember that from 2019? I enjoy both of you play and sing, hope you all had a good Christmas and a healthy and peaceful '21 from Ireland. 🌎

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks for watching, Tony. He went on to be with the Lord in 2016. I hope you had a good Christmas as well and will have a wonderful 2021!

[@gavesbuds5934]

@@BlindPigAndTheAcorn bless him. May he rest in eternal peace...

[@Jans77FAMBAM]

I enjoy listening to y'all singing it's absolutely refreshing music I love it reminds me of long ago

[@benitastevens612]

Oh girls it blesses my heart watching you all play and singing. I could listen to workin on a buildin all day long!

[@benitastevens612]

This last song leaves a special place in my heart!

[@donnaw2868]

Katie 's lead vocals give me goosebumps Great performance from Appalachia.❤

[@raypresley7965]

NEVER HEARD "YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE HARLAN ALIVE" DONE ANY BETTER. kEEP IT UP!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Wow thank you!

[@joannsuddreth8862]

This is a beautiful family!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

One of my favorite styles of music! Do you play Shady Grove? Thought this was a mighty fine concert! Thank you for sharing! ❤️ 🎸🎻🎻🎻🎶🎃

[@tonytherf-mb3dg]

Really thinking of Miss Cindy this morning. ❤

[@cecilthrift2747]

My niece couldn't carry a tune in a bucket with a lid on it. Paul is a blessed man.😁

[@HeartSunYoga]

You guys are the cutest, thank you for making this concert for everyone on KZbin to listen to. Your music is so wholesome and inspiring, it's been really cheering me up through the holidays too. I love how you act like it's no big deal how talented you all are!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@leonardbray3733]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful music. Your music takes me to a very happy calm place. Blessings on all of you.

[@benitastevens612]

Love it could listen to you all, all day.