Author: John Lawless

A big part of the reason why Sister Sadie was named Vocal Group of the Year for 2021 is the singing of their mandolinist, Tina Adair. Today Englehardt Music Group has a new single from Tina's current self-titled album, one

Lousiville, KY native Gary Brewer, along with his Kentucky Ramblers, associated family businesses, and their 40 years of creating original bluegrass music, was honored last Friday by Mayor Greg Fischer. The Mayor spoke at a press conference on October 15 held

The Dead South are back with an announcement of two upcoming cover EPs, a winter tour of the US and UK, and a music video with a sample of their new music. This decidedly non-traditional outfit will be releasing a pair

We have, quite literally, watched Jason Davis grow up in bluegrass music. At 14 he was touring with Michelle Nixon & Drive, turning heads everywhere they played with his powerful contemporary banjo playing, especially given his age. From there he

Have you ever thought of chucking it all, declaring a sabbatical, and heading out on the road to pursue your passion? Sure you have... we all indulge such notions from time to time. Your dream could be renting a motor

Pinecastle Records has released a new music video for traditional bluegrass hero, Danny Paisley, a lovely three quarter time ballad from his current album, Bluegrass Troubadour. Coming on the heels of Paisley being named co-recipient of the IBMA's Male Vocalist of

Doyle Lawson, surely the most enduring bluegrass artist currently working today, has announced his plans to retire from active touring at the end of 2021. Lawson had previously declared his intention to retire following the 2022 season, but has decided

Bell Buckle Records has a new music video this week for Branded Bluegrass, taken from one of the songs on their current project, Somebody's Child. The Indiana-based bluegrass group includes Larry Norfleet on guitar, his brother, Jesse, on banjo and res0-guitar,

Kerry Hay, longtime owner and proprietor of Hay Holler Records, died at home on October 13. He was 89 years of age. He was born in Dickenson County, VA and attended Haysi High School, after which he enlisted in the Air

We all remember Andy Leftwich for his lengthy stint on fiddle with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder in the early 2000s. Or perhaps from his rich catalog of session work. Wherever we have heard him play, we surely didn't forget