Author: John Lawless

The good folks with the IBMA Foundation have asked us to remind everyone that there is a June 1 deadlines coming up for their five scholarships for college students with an interest in bluegrass music. These range from $1,000-$2,500 for

Mountain Home Music's latest single from Carley Arrowood demonstrates a different side of her musical personality. Instead of a tender ballad or a driving bluegrass song, Tsali's Run shows off this talented young performer's skills as a fiddler and a tune

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced two new Awards to recognize non-musical professionals who contribute mightily to our industry. Both have been requested for several years by the membership, and the first recipients will be acknowledged at World of

Banjo man Tray Wellington is back with a first look at his new music since last year's Black Banjo album, and the first release from his touring group, the Tray Wellington Band. It's a very interesting track, a synthesis of a

The Larry Stephenson Band has announced Matt Downing as their new guitar player, stepping in for Nick Dauphinais who held down that position for many years. Downing has worked as a bluegrass banjo and guitar player since he was in school,

Rebel Records has a third single this month from their hot new signees, Starlett & Big John, taken from their current album, Living in the South. They have also released a music video for the title track. Makin' Tracks To Macon

Mel Bay Publications has two new titles that should be of interest to bluegrass musicians, and those studying to become ones. First up, Hot Banjo Licks in the Different Musical Genres, written by Italian banjo player Claudio Parravicini, who has also

Thanks to a long term loan from the Grand Ole Opry, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum now has the bronze sculpture of Bill Monroe made by Steve Shields on display in their lobby. An official unveiling ceremony was

These days, with the prominence of Billy Blue Records in the bluegrass world, it is easy to see Jerry Salley primarily as the hard charging A&R guy with the label. But old hands in our industry know Jerry as a

For several years the Burnett Sisters of Boone, NC have been entertaining audiences with their clever mix of bluegrass, old time, swing, and gospel music. What started as four siblings has recently dropped down to three as eldest sister Kathleen