Today The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2024 Grammy Awards, with winners to be announced in the traditional Grammy Awards ceremonies on February 4. In addition to the many glitzy categories that generate major media attention are the nominees
The Earl Scruggs Center, a museum and cultural center honoring Shelby, NC's most famous native, is also hosting a special concert on January 13, 2024 in honor of the great man's 100th birthday. This date lands just two days after
David Parmley's new single, What Makes You Think, is another showcase for the trademark style that has made him one of bluegrass music's most admired and enduring vocalists. Available now from 615 Hideaway Records, this new track is chock full
Noted banjo instructor, and current banjo picker with Woody Platt and Zoe & Cloyd, Bennet Sullivan, has launched a new instructional series online, DailyBanjoLicks.com. The concept couldn't be simpler. For a low monthly fee of $8, subscribers get a new lick
Lonesome River Band has reached way back into the country music archives for their latest single with Mountain Home Music, a song from the 1960s called Blues of the Night. The band has enjoyed a remarkable run, with a three decade
Pinecastle Records has announced this morning the signing of the young bluegrass band, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, to the label. The band is currently completing work on a new project for Pinecastle which they plan to release sometime
The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications for its 2024 International Band Performance Grant. The grant is awarded to assist a bluegrass act from outside the United States to cover travel expenses to the World of Bluegrass convention
For his first single with Compass Records, former Steep Canyon Ranger Woody Platt has chosen a grassed up version of the Blind Willie McTell classic, Broke Down Engine, performed as a duet with the great Del McCoury. After more than two
Akira Otsuka with DCBU President Carolyn Eyerly and his 2023 Washington Monument Award Celebrated capitol area mandolinist, photographer, and producer Akira Otsuka was presented with the 2023 Washington Monument Award by the DC Bluegrass Union on October 29. Born in Japan, Akira
Brian Swenk, principal with Rockwood Booking, has announced the signing of Mountain Fever recoding artists Colebrook Road for exclusive representation. The Pennsylvania group has been performing together since 2009, but have expanded their touring substantially in recent years since their 2019
