We have almost nailed down the finalists for the talent show — with almost 1,000 entries, the task of choosing this year's crop of performers was more difficult than ever before. Here is a sampling of the talented twentysomethings we have had to choose from:
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Carrie Joy Andreas
Edwardsville, IL -
Avi & Celia
Burlington, VT -
Barefoot Truth
Mystic, CT -
The Belleville Outfit
Austin, TX -
Owen Beverly
Jackson, MS -
The Calicos
Savannah, GA -
Christabel and the Jons
Knoxville, TN -
Rachael Davis
Bath, MI -
Jason Dyba
Nashville, TN -
Brent Fisk
Los Angeles, CA -
Victoria George
Sausalito, CA -
Nate Gibson and the Gas House Gang
Boston, MA -
Alyson Gilbert
Jackson, TN -
Matt Harlan
Houston, TX -
The Honey Dewdrops
Scottsville, VA -
Pinky Lee
Petskey, MI -
Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers
Boston, MA -
Michael Mazochi
Los Angeles, CA -
Ian McFeron
Seattle, WA -
Clare Means
Los Angeles, CA -
Ashley Monroe
Nashville, TN -
David Myles
Halifax, NS -
The Raptors
Saratoga Springs, NY -
Drew Ryan
Meridien, ID -
Sue Scrofa
Birmingham, AL -
Martin Storrow
San Diego, CA -
Amy Stroup
Nashville, TN -
Aaron Tilt and the Republic
San Antonio, TX -
Andreas Transo
Boscobel, WI -
Bucky Walters
Arcata, CA -
Shannon Wurst
Alma, AR
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An Interview with Heather Masse
In a 2009 interview, Heather Masse tells us about her earliest influences, auditioning in a women's bathroom, and a few memorable moments from A Prairie Home Companion.
Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).
