Author: John Lawless

Its title aside, Breakin' Strings new album, Hangovers & Heartaches, their first new offering in ten years, is a decidedly upbeat affair. So too, despite its hiatus, the Maine-based band, which was founded some 18 years ago, appears newly inspired.

The slow merging of classic country into the bluegrass genre has generated a good bit of comment by people who care about both styles. Seeing artists like The Malpass Brothers be so warmly received at bluegrass festivals is one sign,

Attention songwriters! Entries are now being accepted for the 5th annual Songwriting Contest sponsored by Common Ground on the Hill and the Maryland Folklife Center. Any new original song in the bluegrass, old-time, Americana or folk styles are eligible, as long as

Television programs that focus on bluegrass and acoustic string music are rare, which is precisely why we cherish them so much. Even rarer are ones that receive critical acclaim, especially right out of the gate. But this is exactly what

Tim Raybon is back today with another feel-good bluegrass single, a happy summer number about true love called I Could Get Used To This. It's his latest single from Pinecastle Records, and seems likely to continue Tim's streak of hits

From Bozeman, MT comes Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs, a bluegrass/Americana group specializing in original music and high energy performances. This past seven years they have been taking their sound to folks all across the Great Plains and the

The West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame have selected Kevin and Debbie Williamson, leaders of the family band, Williamson Branch, for induction this month. The husband and wife team are natives of Kenova, WV, and have been singing together since

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the results of a recent election by their Board of Directors, including At-Large members chosen by the Board, and the election of Officers and members of their Executive Committee. In addition to Board members

Billy Blue Records has released a performance music video for How Blue, their current single with Carson Peters & Iron Mountain. This is one that was originally intended for bluegrass, written by John Moffatt, but country legend Reba McEntire grabbed it

Popular Indiana bluegrass radio host Terry Thacker died on May 31. For nearly 30 years he hosted Colonel Terry's Bluegrass Corner Sunday mornings on WAWK, 95.5 The Hawk in Kendallville, IN. Until the station began simulcasting their signal online, Terry's