Episode 333: Remembering American Cousin James King

Sounds Atlantic

Friday, September 5, 2025 - 1 hour 48 minutes

“American Cousin” James King will always be remembered as one of the great traditional bluegrass vocalists, leaving a legacy of excellent music. His work with the bluegrass super group Longview produced some of the best traditional bluegrass in recent decades and his last album, 2013’s “Three Chords and the Truth”, received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. In September 2014, he was inducted into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music.

🏆 Current Rankings & Recognition

National Standing: As of early 2026, it is ranked among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
Genre Specifics: It was recently rated #2 on Feedspot’s list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts".
Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it was recently rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in the country.
Peer Endorsements: Prominent artists in the Atlantic Canadian scene, such as Anita Best, have called it "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada."

🌏 Peer Comparison & Audience Reach

Compared to other regional or music-focused podcasts, Sounds Atlantic is distinguished by its deep specialized knowledge and international appeal: