Author: John Lawless

Late last month we wrote about Rick Faris and a banjo that seemed to have been taken at the SPBGMA convention in Nashville. At the time, he was hoping that someone had picked it up by mistake, and might return

We've written many times about South Carolina's Backline, and their fine lead singer and chief songwriter, Katelyn Ingardia. They possess a truly fresh sound that well exemplifies positive contemporary bluegrass. Now with Mountain Fever Records, the band has a new single,

Though he has been touring with the band for several months now, The Kody Norris Show has officially welcomed Hayden 'Jim' Hensley as a member of the group on banjo. Just 14 years old, Hensley has demonstrated that he has what

From the time he first moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music, Dierks Bentley has had a love for bluegrass music. While grinding his way to the top, he became friends with a number of Music City

West Virginia's Crandall Creek has announced Edwin McCoy as the newest member of the band, coming aboard on fiddle. He steps in for Ray Bruckman whose intense teaching schedule was an impediment to touring. Just 19 years of age, Edwin comes

Sound Biscuit Records has a new single today from Laney & Bishop, i.e., Colby Laney and Danielle Bishop, an east Tennessee bluegrass and Americana duo, one called Little Horse of Mine. The song is one Colby wrote, inspired by a long

Banjo player and vocalist Frank Evans has released the first single from his debut solo album, a kind-hearted look back at the great Roger Miller in T.J.'s Last Ride. A native of Toronto now living in Nashville, Frank made his name

The International Bluegrass Music Association in Nashville has announced the participants selected to attend their 2026 edition of Leadership Bluegrass. Each year, 25 professionals in the industry are chosen in a competitive process to be part of panels, seminars, and

Mountain Fever Records has announced the addition of life-long bluegrass artist Randy Barnes to the label. A solo project is currently in development for him as a solo artist. Known primarily as a bass player and harmony vocalist, the role he

The Spring Bluegrass Festival held at the Oakdale RV Resort & Motor Court in Glen Rose, TX is still accepting applicants for their Single Mic Contest, offering cash prizes and a chance to perform on the Fall Festival later this