“Blue Ridge Mountain Girl” It was inspired by John Fox Jr. ‘s 1908 novel of the same title, but whereas the novel was set in the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky, the song refers to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In it, the singer expresses his love for his girl, But she marries another. He has the gold but not his girl. Published: 1913 Songwriter(s): Composer: Harry Carroll, Lyricist: Ballard MacDonald