The 2018 World Of Bluegrass convention will once again include a health and wellness center for registered attendees. The International Bluegrass Music Association has set aside space in the Raleigh Convention Center to offer specific services and wellness coaching during
Author: John Lawless
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Flatt Lonesome to honor Roger Miller on the Opry
Flatt Lonesome has been added to this weekend's big celebration of country artist Roger Miller on the Grand Ole Opry. The late singer/songwriter was known for his quirky and comedic songs, and is the subject of a new superstar tribute
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Billy Blue Records signs Rick Lang
Billy Blue Records, Nashville's newest bluegrass label, has signed New Hampshire songwriter, Rick Lang, and will release his next all-star Gospel project later this year. Gonna Sing, Gonna Shout will contain vocal performances from a wide range of prominent bluegrass artists on
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Eric Troutman to Country Gentlemen Tribute Band
The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band has announced the return of a former member. Eric Troutman, who played bass for the group from 2011 until 2013, is returning to his old spot. The band was formed in 2004 when Bill Yates, who
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Ozark Mountain Bluegrass Festival moved to 2019
Earlier this month we shared information about the debut Ozark Mountain Bluegrass Festival, initially set to be held in Branson, MO this October. Promoter Charlie Engram had told us that there was a pent-up demand for such an event in town, which has
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Cindy G is back with Moonshiner’s Daughter
Cindy G spent some time on our chart back in 2015 with songs from her Jailbreak CD. Produced by Jim VanCleve, the album featured some driving bluegrass on a set of the Pennsylvania native's original songs. Now she's back with another
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Chuck Stearman antique auction next month
Those who knew the late Chuck Stearman, founder and long time proprietor of SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America), will know that in addition to bluegrass music, he had a passion for vintage and antique signage.
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Dewey & Leslie Brown win award from Rural Roots Music Commission
Dewey & Leslie Brown and the Carolina Gentlemen will accept the Traditional American Bluegrass CD of the Year award this weekend from the Rural Roots Music Commission in Iowa. The honor is for their debut recording, Under The Mountain, independently released earlier
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Track Premiere: Nature of Us from Courtney & Taylor
Bluegrass fans remember Courtney Hartman as the fiery flatpicker with prog grassers Della Mae, and before that with her family band, The Hartmans, back in Colorado. Since moving on from the Dellas, Courtney has relocated to New York City and created
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Bernie Faulkner to host RFD/Heartland songwriter program
Bluegrass singer and songwriter Bernie Faulkner has received approval to start work on a new songwriting program for the RFD and Heartland television networks. It will feature interviews with songwriters where they tell the stories behind their songs before performing










