Author: John Lawless

Dailey & Vincent's annual music festival in Georgia, LandFest In The Mountains & On The Lake, has something new in store for 2019. They are hosting an online band contest, with the winner receiving a one hour set on stage at the

New England songwriter Rick Lang has a Father's Day gift for the entire bluegrass community, meant to celebrate his father, Walt Lang, and all the dads out there who have contributed so much to their children's lives. And it really is

Carolina Blue, the five-piece traditional bluegrass group from Brevard, NC, have announced a new partnership with East Public Relations. The band has been together for 12 years now, but has really exploded this past few years since signing with Pinecastle Records.Their

Mountain Fever Records has announced the 2019 recipient of their annual Higher Learning Scholarship. Each year the company awards a $1,000 prize to a young musician graduating from high school, who is heading to college to continue their studies. Chosen this

Just two weeks ago we were telling you about Jacob Metz, a young banjo player studying in the bluegrass program at ETSU, and how he had been awarded a scholarship by the Appalachian Cultural Music Association in Kingsport, TN. Now we

Naomi Wise, a true life ballad written by Donna Hughes and recorded by NewTown on their 2018 album, Old World, has been honored by the state of North Carolina with a Legends & Lore monument. Donna performed the song yesterday at

Nothing warms the heart quite like seeing the words, "new music from Larry Sparks" pop up on your screen. And this new album announced today will indeed be special, as it's a celebration of Larry's 50 years in the music

One thing you can say about Sideline, the band of veteran grassers from central North Carolina, is that from one recording to the next, they just keep getting better and better. What started as a special project band among a

Folks around bluegrass have known Glen Duncan for years, mostly as one of the top fiddlers in the business. He is a former Blue Grass Boy, and has recorded with almost everyone in Nashville - Earl Scruggs, The Osborne Brothers,

Kentucky Just Us, a family band from Glasgow, KY, took first place in last weekend's KSMU Youth In Bluegrass Band Contest, held each year at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. This especially gifted group showcases the singing of the Meador and