Author: John Curtis Goad

One of bluegrass music’s favorite couples is Kenny and Amanda Smith. The two have been making music together now for going on two decades, and they’ve racked up an impressive slate of IBMA and SPBGMA nominations and awards over the

Several popular bluegrass music venues have chosen to cancel live performances recently, and it’s no secret that this has had a negative impact on the livelihood of musicians. Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park, under the direction of Rickey Wasson in Clay

Current health concerns within our nation have affected touring musicians across many genres, but there’s at least one who is looking forward to greener pastures. While Larry Sparks will be staying close to home for the next few weeks, he

Although Tony and Heather Mabe have been spending most of their time lately picking and singing in Junior Sisk’s band, the North Carolina-based couple have also taken the time to record a new duo record, showcasing their love of old-timey

West Virginia mandolin player Silas Powell, leader of Silas Powell & the Powell Family Band, is recovering after a scary car accident last week. According to Powell, he was traveling near Jane Lew, WV, this past Monday (March 9), when he

I’m proud to announce the family is growing once again. Parents Mason and Raven Fisher are excited to bring home bluegrass baby Maybelle Lee Fisher today. Folks should remember Mason as the banjo player for the Dowdy Brothers band. Congratulations Mason,

Eastern Kentucky’s Tommy Webb has long been a favorite of bluegrass fans throughout that region, with several hits over the years grabbing the attention of the national bluegrass audience. Songs like If It Weren’t for Bluegrass Music (I’d Go Crazy)

Over the past few years, Junior Sisk has spent some time revamping his band and doubling down on the straightforward traditional sound his fans love. 2018’s Brand New Shade of Blue showed fans that even though Ramblers Choice was no

One of the hottest voices on bluegrass radio over the past few years has been that of Florida native Amanda Cook. She found quite a bit of success with Deep Water, her debut album for Mountain Fever Records in 2017.

Travis Frye, guitarist with Travis Frye & Blue Mountain, and his wife, Monika, welcomed a baby girl to their family on January 20. Born at 12:22 p.m., Vera Rhea weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches