About The Crooked Road
The Crooked Road began as an idea in January 2003. And response to the concept from communities, musicians, music venues, and tourism organizations was positive and immediate. As a result of this enthusiasm, “The Crooked Road” now includes nineteen counties, four cities, over 50 towns, five regional planning districts, two tourism organizations, and a large number of music venues.
Heritage Artist Directory
Education
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Nominate a Crooked Road Showstopper
Submit your nomination for The Crooked Road Showstopper Award. This award will be presented at the Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards at the 2026 Celebrate Tourism Summit on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
The Crooked Road Showstopper Award will be presented to either an organization, venue, individual, or artist who demonstrates exceptional passion and enthusiasm for The Crooked Road as a destination, region, and trail. The Showstopper nominee should reflect a dedication to preserving and promoting the region’s traditional music through their work.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 15, 2026.
Support The Crooked Road
Your donation is also used to support traditional music education, local venues, artists, and the incredibly rich musical heritage of Southwest Virginia.