Irish-American Rural Show Blog:

Of special note in this program is the connection between the church singing of the appalachan Primitive Baptists, and the Presbyterian church singing from the the Isle of Lewis off the coast of Scotland. They're the same! Except one's in English and the other's in Gaelic. That style of singing is absolutely at the foundation of old-time, bluegrass and some early country vocal style.                 

Links:

Isle of Lewis Wikipedia Article

Gaelic Psalm Singing webpage - Has audio clips

The Free Church of Scotland - Get converted

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