The Hidden Legacy of Sugar Hill Records | Fayetteville News

Dolly Parton’s bluegrass comeback in the 90s and 2000s was powered by Sugar Hill Records, a Durham-based indie label that quietly reshaped acoustic music history. Once overlooked by Nashville, Dolly found her second wind thanks to Sugar Hill’s bold vision and savvy marketing — turning her into a bluegrass icon again. Founded by Barry Poss, the label launched hundreds of albums for legendary artists, blending tradition with global appeal. Though its Durham offices are gone, its legacy lives on — even as Poss prepares for multiple hall-of-fame inductions this fall. And yes, you can still find traces of Sugar Hill in unexpected places — like a local brewery where folks know Dolly but not the label that made her magic. A hidden gem of music history, reminding us that passion and persistence can change the sound of an era — and still echo decades later. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f370b15e6c5a87be