Director, film producer, actor, screenwriter, songwriter and musician, Sabyn has brought a fiercely independent and personal creative vision to every project he has undertaken. And yet, he’s no Hollywood flash, a few minutes of conversation reveals a artist who understands the value of legacy and the singular importance of speaking the truth, whether on the printed page, on film, or through music.

Music isn’t just in Richie Owens’ blood, it’s in every muscle and sinew of his body, not to mention his soul. Credit it to a bloodline that runs from the hills of Northern Wales to the mountains of East Tennessee and on to the backstreets, music clubs and studios of Nashville. But it’s also the result of a life dedicated to absorbing musical influences, fusing them with his own talent and voice, and making music the hard and simple way, with heart, soul and determination.

Music has been Heidi Parton’s constant companion almost from the moment of her birth. That’s to be expected, considering she’s the daughter of singer-songwriter and musician Randy Parton and the niece of Dolly Parton. With Heidi’s lineage, it’s no surprise that she made her stage debut at a very early age.

Floyd Estel Parton was more than just a songwriter — he was a musician, poet, storyteller, outdoorsman, nature enthusiast, and even a skilled cook. But his greatest passion was music, with a deep connection to the Smoky Mountains and his family’s rich musical heritage.

Obsessed with music from an early age, Bill Owens built a career as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and music business entrepreneur. He was one of the first to recognize his niece Dolly Parton’s talent, and he became an inspiration to other members of the Owens-Parton family.