Author: John Lawless

Sharon McGraw, who has served as editor at Bluegrass Unlimited for many years has stepped down to pursue other adventures. She has worked at BU in various capacities for the past 28 years, and will be succeeded by Linda Shaw,

In recognition of East Tennessee State University now offering the first four year Bachelor's degree in bluegrass music, the Appalachian Cultural Music Association (ACMA) has announced the launch of a new scholarship for ETSU students in the name of the

We reported last year about a fracas at the venerable Old Fiddlers Convention, which has been held in Galax, VA since 1935. The issue arose regarding the use of an electric bass with a small amplifier in the campground jams,

Scott Napier, the wonderfully clever and quirky mandolinist with Lost and Found, has just released his first solo CD, entitled All Out Front. The album contains primarily original material, both vocal and instrumental, and was recorded with some of the finest

The nominees for the 41st annual Dove Awards have been announced. They will be presented at a gala awards show at The Grand Ole Opry on April 21 in Nashville. These awards are given by the Gospel Music Association in 43

We heard this week from Jim Roe of Roe Entertainment, who shared some follow-up to a couple of stories we have covered on Bluegrass Today of late. Roe Entertainment handles representation for a number of popular bluegrass acts, including Lonesome

Brand New Strings is celebrating their first CD, No Strings Attached, released February 9 on Rural Rhythm. The album consists largely of original material written by band members Randall Massengill and Mike Ramsey, who penned 6 of the 13 tracks, and

Bluegrass Underground has generated quite a buzz since the concert radio program debuted in 2008. Shows are recorded before a live audience each month, with segments broadcast weekly on WSM from Nashville. The buzz comes not just from the fabulous

Also in the studio this month is singer/songwriter Donna Ulisse who has just finished up a new project for Hadley Music Group. Donna has two previous Hadley Music CDs featuring her lovely voice and fine original songs. She had a cup

The Travelin' McCourys will team up again to offer three days of instrumental bluegrass instruction prior to Delfest 2010 in Cumberland, MD. The band, more widely known as The Del McCoury Band minus Del, consists of Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, Rob