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His artistry has emerged through endurance and the steady momentum of a life in motion, carrying him from small stages in the North Carolina foothills he calls home, all the way to the Grand Ole Opry.<\/p>\n<p>On his new album, Heavy Thrill, this personal evolution mirrors his artistic journey. He takes full creative control, self-producing for the first time while recording at the storied Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, Tenn., where reverence for tradition meets his singular artistic vision.<\/p>\n<p>Caudle has brought his music to stages across the world, with standout appearances at festivals including Merlefest, Luck Reunion, Kerrville Folk Festival, Bourbon &amp; Beyond, Stagecoach, and Cayamo, alongside a run of critically acclaimed albums praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, No Depression, and Rolling Stone. He has made multiple appearances on NPR\u2019s Mountain Stage and has been a guest DJ on Sirius XM\u2019s Outlaw Country, where his songs are in constant rotation. In the fall of 2024, Caudle reached a career-defining milestone, stepping into the circle at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to rock out with Caleb Caudle and the Sweet Critters in an intimate outdoor concert at the Olivette Riverside Pavilion, just minutes from downtown Asheville! Kids are free. 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