This album presents the traditional folk songs & ballads of one Kentucky family as they were taught by Hattie Mae to her grandson, Acie Cargill. Anxious to preserve the richness of his family's traditions, Acie has invited two fine singers, Debra Cowan & Susan Brown, to perform the songs with him, accompanied by Kristina Olsen on guitar (Acie plays mandolin, fiddle, viola, and mountain dulcimer). Included are some unusual versions of ancient songs known elsewhere in the Appaplachians, along with a few that appear to be unique to this particular family's heritage.