Did y’all know that the nomination process for the 2025 North Carolina Awards has opened up? Well, have you considered n...

Did y’all know that the nomination process for the 2025 North Carolina Awards has opened up? Well, have you considered nominating an NC musician... hint, hint? You can! Go to the link in bio now and make your voice heard! You have until April 1 to make a nomination, but why not do it now? Over the years, many illustrious Tarheel singers and players have secured the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, including guitarist Etta Baker (pictured), country musician Eric Church, saxophonist Brandford Marsalis, singer-songwriter James Taylor, bluegrass legend Doc Watson, and just last year, The Avett Brothers. Make your pitch for the next member of the NC Awards pantheon today! Image: Guitarist Etta Baker, The Music Maker Archive Alt. text: a colorized photograph of a young Etta Baker, in green jacket, fretting an acoustic guitar