Author: John Lawless

The Bobby Maynard Family Band from Huntington, WV was named Best Bluegrass Band earlier this month at the 2023 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards, held March 18 at The MACC in Prestonburg, KY. The "Appys" celebrate a wide variety of arts

Bonfire Music Group has a new single for the special project duo, Shawn Lane & Richard Bennett. It's a new song the two of them wrote called 1000 Miles. It's a moody song about being far from what means the

The long running and very popular Midwest Banjo Camp will convene in a new home this year. Organizers have set plans to host the 2023 Camp at Manchester University in North Manchester, IN, located in the north central part of the

Crandall Creek has a new single today, a collaboration with bluegrass singer Shannon Slaughter. It's a homey, family-oriented song fromy the band's primary songwriters, Jerry Andrews and Kathy Wigman Lesnock, which describes the love we have for our children and grandchildren,

The 19th annual Mountain Soul Vocal Competition is accepting entries, held to honor the music of Dolly Parton, the most famous resident of Seviereville, TN. Dolly isn't expected to be on hand, but one never knows, and the contest is

Back in 2009 there was a bluegrass song released by Tommy Webb called Teardrop Inn, which became quite popular, especially in Kentucky and West Virginia. It's a modern day bluegrass murder ballad, about a cheating husband, Bobby, who was caught

Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Troy Engle, and with the signing, they have a first single to share. Troy is a native Pennsylvanian, who lived for many years in Nashville, where he performed with a

Riley Gilbreath is an 18 year musician in Crowley, TX who is making noise on both the bluegrass and country scenes. His expressive voice, original songs, and skillful banjo and guitar playing have led him to be named The Next

Jesse McReynolds is resting comfortably at the Ascension Saint Thomas Heart hospital in Nashville after a scare that has kept him hospitalized since Saturday. Jesse is an early pioneer of bluegrass mandolin, developing his own unique style following on the success

Last month we shared the news that Pinecastle Records had signed former preteen singing sensation Billy Gilman, and plan to release his debut bluegrass album this year. After achieving success in the country and pop music worlds, including a pair