Three vintage recordings of pioneering bluegrass fiddler Jim Shumate, long out of print, are now offered via the major online streaming services, thanks to the efforts of Jim's grandson, bluegrass artist John Cloyd Miller. A native of Wilkes County, NC, Shumate
Anthony Howell, the crackerjack banjo man with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, has a new single coming up, one he has written for the five string called End Of The Line. It won't be available for streaming until March 30,
A new single from twin-fiddle sensations Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Let's Sing Our Song, is set to release tomorrow, with a music video shot at the Opry featuring John Cowan. It's a song written by Jerry Reed, which he
Sound Biscuit Records in Sevierville, TN has announced the signing of veteran resophonic guitarist Matt Leadbetter to the label. Matt's is a familiar name among bluegrass lovers, having toured and recorded for many years with top acts like Valerie Smith
Amanda Cook's new single from Mountain Fever Records is an anthem for all those people who have felt that they just don't fit, and observe themselves on the outside looking in. Odd One Out was written by Heather Berry Mabe, and
Turnberry Records has a new single to share for the Larry Stephenson Band, a song of praise from Elizabeth Anderson and John Dillon called You Made It Right. It's basically an atta boy to the Good Lord for having created such
Grace and Jason Davis, both members of the Dan Tyminski Band on bass and banjo respectively, are celebrating the birth of their first child. Cora Lee Davis was born on February 13 at Twin Country Regional Hospital in Galax, VA. She
Huckleberry Records has released a mighty lonesome number from two of the lonesomest guys we know, Jeff Brown and Wayne Taylor. Both have spent their lives devoted to bluegrass music and Appalachian storytelling, Jeff with Larry Sparks and with his
Soggy Bottom Boys reunion on the Grand Ole Opry - photo © Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, along with producer T Bone Burnett and Lost Highway Records, put on a gala, all-star show this past Saturday at
Tommy Emmanuel - photo © Luciano Viti Guitarist extraordinaire Tommy Emmanuel has chosen Doc Watson's birthday to release a video for his latest single, Ready for the Times to Get Better. It's one Doc recorded as well, and performed often, and
