Author: John Lawless

Bluegrass lovers in Louisville, KY have something new to look forward to on Sunday evenings - a 5 hour block of bluegrass programming on WFPK, 91.9 independent public radio. As your weekend is coming to a close, you can enjoy

Gibson has introduced a new line of strings for acoustic guitarists, their Coated Phosphor Bronze set, the latest addition to their Factory Spec String Collection. These are the sets that come on all new Gibson instruments. Coated strings have become popular with

The Sheri Clark Agency in east Tennessee has announced the signing of Merle Monroe for management and representation. She will help guide the band, fronted by veteran artists Tim Raybon and Daniel Grindstaff, and their catchy countrified grass - or

On November 4 in Denver, CO, a who's who of contemporary and progressive bluegrass artists will assemble at the Mission Ballroom to honor and remember Jeff Austin, and raise money for his family, left widowed and fatherless by his sudden

Several songs from Rick Lang's current release on Billy Blue Records, Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout, have been popular on our Bluegrass Today Gospel Weekly Airplay chart this summer. It's a songwriter project for Rick, where he brings in top bluegrass

Jon Weisberger, who recently announced his departure after more than 15 years as bassist with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, has now taken a position as an A&R with Crossroads Music in Arden, NC. He will share his expertise

Lonnie Lassiter, owner of Pinecastle Records and the Bonfire Music Group, along with Bonfire CEO, Ethan Burkhardt, have announced the creation of a new agency, Bonfire Management, which will be based in Nashville. Bonfire marketing director Kyle Watson will also

Compass Records in Nashville, anticipating tomorrow's release of the third single from Where The Dogs Don't Bite from Old Salt Union, has shared the track a day early for our readers. Written by bass player and vocalist, Jesse Farrar, Ebb and Flow

At a press conference earlier this morning at the SiriusXM studios in Nashville, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the final nominees for the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, along with this year's Hall Of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Achievement Award

Mountain Fever Records is releasing a target track from their highly anticipated album from ClayBank, the first with their newly reformulated lineup. Roadsigns & Highways is set to drop this Friday (July 26), and they have agreed to share Thanks For