Abe and Ferrill prepare for an interview with Dennis Covington. Abe lists out the questions, which include one about Loretta Lynn and a surprising ­(if true) connection to the serpent handling faith. Also, Abe plans to ask the difficult question: Did Dennis Covington apologize to Old Rockhouse Holiness Church? 

After the in-person interview with Covington, Abe hits the road, continuing to strengthen his relationship with members of the faith. One day, he lands a gig at the world-famous Bluebird Café in Nashville, Tennessee, which is a sell-out. He invites serpent-handling preacher Andrew Hamblin on stage to accompany him on one of Abe’s most personal songs: “Appalachian Farewell.” 

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Shawn Byrne 

The Bluebird Cafe 

Dennis Covington and the family of Dennis Covington 

Andrew and Taylor Hamblin 

Cathy Partridge 

Elizabeth "Fish" Gibbs 

Gregory Coots 

Cody and Cassy Coots 

Tony Feyer