Shelby, NC, the birthplace of Earl Scruggs and the home of the Earl Scruggs Center, has set aside funding for murals of both Scruggs and country legend Don Gibson, also a hometown boy. Destination Cleveland County and Uptown Shelby Association announced
Author: John Lawless
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Track Premiere: Between The Lightning & The Thunder from Justin Moses featuring Dan Tyminski
Mountain Fever Records has released a new single from their upcoming album by Justin Moses. This multi-talented multi-instrumentalist and singer has been part of a number of highly influential bluegrass groups, including Blue Moon Rising, The Dan Tyminski Band, Blue
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Far Western film on Japanese bluegrass now available
Way back in 2014, we told you about a new documentary film then in production called Far West. The brainchild of director James Payne, the feature length project told the story of how audiences in Japan have become enthralled with
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2020 IBMA Award nominees announced
Earlier today in Nashville, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the final nominees for their 31st annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. Also announced were the 2020 inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall Of Fame, and recipients of the organization's Distinguished
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Billy Strings and his Streaming Strings Tour 2020
Bluegrass/newgrass touring sensation Billy Strings has announced a new way to get his music out in front of the people during this time of limited performing opportunities. Billed as Streaming Strings 2020, he and his band will appear at a number
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Prince Of Peace from Tugalo Holler
South Carolina's Tugalo Holler is back with a second single from their upcoming album, a band original called Prince Of Peace. The six-piece band has been focused primarily on bluegrass Gospel music since they first got together almost 20 years ago.
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Americana Fest at the American Banjo Museum
This Saturday, June 27, the American Banjo Museum will host their 5th annual Americana Fest in Oklahoma City. But owing to social distancing requirements, this year's fest will be a virtual, online-only event featuring Oklahoma area entertainers. Johnny Baier, executive director
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Phil Leadbetter recovering from eye surgery
We caught up with our good buddy Phil Leadbetter yesterday, master reso-guitarist, bandleader, and everyone's favorite Uncle Phil. He was resting at home after yet another hospital visit, this time for a second corneal transplant which he says seems to be
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Track Premiere: Still Here from Steve Gulley & Tim Stafford
Mountain Home Music has released the first single from their highly-anticipated sophomore project from Steve Gulley & Tim Stafford. The two celebrated songwriters and vocalists are frequent writing partners and good friends, and their skills line up perfectly as a
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Bill Monroe statue moved from The Ryman for repair
Bluegrass and early country music fans have taken great pride in the Bill Monroe statue displayed outside The Ryman Auditorium since its installation in June of 2017. Countless fans have had their picture taken with the bronze sculpture on visits










