The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced its selections for the 2017 Songwriter Showcase, to be held at this year’s World of Bluegrass in Raleigh. Participants in the showcase are chosen by the IBMA’s Songwriter Showcase Committee from material submitted
Dailey & Vincent are easily some of the very best entertainers in bluegrass music. In recent years, they’ve added varying styles to their repertoire, incorporating heavy doses of Southern Gospel-style vocal quartets, classic country, and even pop influences. While it
Many of us in the United States often think of bluegrass as an American music, or even just a Southern music. However, as quite a few prominent bands, scholars, and even the name of our trade association will tell us,
At this weekend’s DelFest festival in Cumberland, Maryland, Alan Bartram will surely have reason to celebrate. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to catch up with Bartram, bass player extraordinaire with the Del McCoury Band and the Traveling McCourys, and he had
There’s no doubt that Larry Cordle is one of the great songwriters of the modern era of bluegrass and country music. As many folks in the bluegrass world know, he’s also a fine vocalist and musician. His solo albums and
Jimmy Martin is one of the few bluegrass artists who was probably known as much for his personality as he was for his music. His stubborn, no-holds-barred attitude and tendency to speak his mind – loudly - to whoever would
While the annual International Bluegrass Music Awards honor musicians who are at the top of their game, usually with several years or even decades of success behind them, the IBMA’s Momentum Awards seek to recognize artists and other industry professionals
As the weather starts to warm up and summertime gets closer, the unofficial start of festival season is on the horizon for bluegrass fans all across the United States. From longtime favorites like Gettysburg and Delaware Valley that attract thousands
Radio Bristol has been adding new programs left and right this year, utilizing the wealth of great music and great musical knowledge to be found in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. For the station’s latest program, however, they’ve called upon
It is with a sad heart that we must report of the passing of Cleveland, North Carolina-based musician David Murph. Unfortunately, David had endured quite a lengthy illness and passed away this morning after having been placed in hospice care
