[2] North Carolina Songbook features eight songs that span the history of North Carolina's music, including songs from Elizabeth Cotten, Doc Watson, Ben E. King, James Taylor, Tommy Jerrell, Ola Belle Reed, and Thelonious Monk.

Jason Scott said, "A long and storied career, stretched across more than 10 records, including several Steve Martin collaborations, Steep Canyon Rangers have become a staple at the annual MerleFest, a roots performance set in Wilkesboro.

Helen Jones ended her article with, "Although not a whole lot was done to reinvent the songs covered on this live record, it's still a pleasure to hear them dusted off and presented anew; maybe even making some new fans of the original artists behind them along the way.

Zimmerman began his article with, "It goes without saying that the Steep Canyon Rangers are in the forefront of those artists who have helped in the transition from bluegrass to grassicana, sharing their reverence for their roots while establishing their own contemporary credence.

"[9] Kevin Bryan of OriginalRock.net, began his article with, "Steep Canyon Rangers, North Carolina Songbook (Yep Roc)- Steep Canyon Rangers have become a regular fixture at Merlefest, the North Carolina roots music festival over the years, and their latest appearance at the  prestigious event found this eclectic bluegrass outfit paying homage to some of the state’s musical icons via a quite extraordinary live set.