Compass Records has released their latest album for Special Consensus, following up on their Grammy-nominated Rivers and Roads project from 2018. And to celebrate, they have offered us the chance to share the title track, Chicago Barn Dance, written by Becky
Pinecastle Records has announced their signing of Lindley Creek, consisting of the Greer family from Missouri. A new album, Freedom, Love, and the Open Road, is expected on June 12. There is much to like about the Greers. They have a
Autumn Moore, a 17 year old bluegrass fiddler and singer in central Pennsylvania, has come up with a great idea to unite young pickers all over the country by organizing an online festival for Easter weekend. With so many families
RBR Entertainment has released a new single from Billy Droze, Waiting Out The Storm, which will be included in his upcoming album later this spring. Like most of his tracks, this is one that Billy wrote, along with Wayne Burton. And
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 MerleFest, the first round of judging for their annual Chris Austin Songwriting Competition was recently concluded. Since submissions had already been accepted when Wilkes County, NC officials restricted public gatherings of more than 100
Joe Diffie, perennial country singer and songwriter - and former and occasional bluegrass artist - has died today from complications of the corona virus. He was 61 years of age. It had been announced on Friday that he had tested positive
Darren Nicholson, mandolinist and vocalist with Balsam Range, has released a pair of singles in advance of an upcoming full-length solo project. Long known for his outsized personality and sense of humor, in addition to his demonstrated musical abilities, Darren introduces
The good folks at Rusty Knuckles, who you may recall for their leather guitar and mandolin straps, have also been making a wide variety of high quality, etched and engraved belt buckles. They make a wide variety of styles, some
HG Roberts, Sr., one of the original and most fervent backers of the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville died March 22 in Joelton, TN. He was 94 years of age. In addition to his vigorous and ongoing support of the
We reported last month on Crandall Creek, a West Virginia bluegrass band who performs regularly in the state, donating all the money they earn to regional charities. They started out more as a good-time group, getting together for fun, but
