Author: John Lawless

The great Mac Wiseman won't be able to attend the National Convention of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America this weekend as he once did. Advanced age and its associated mobility problems will be keeping the

The Davidson Brothers at the 2018 Country Music Awards of Australia - photo by Greg Sylvia The Grammys weren't 't the only major music awards presentation over this past weekend. The Country Music Association of Australia hosted its 46th Country Music Awards

As has been their custom, the Grammy awards for bluegrass and Americana artists and recordings were announced this afternoon, the infamous "announced earlier in the day" portion of the proceedings that is sometimes referenced during the televised evening program. Like

High top sneakers are back in style, and have been for several years. Who would have guessed that the workaday shoes worn by basketballers in the 1960s would now be a fashion statement for everyone from young runway models to

When Alan Bibey & Grasstowne roll into SPBGMA next weekend, the band will have a new look. Al has picked up a couple of heavy hitters to add to the band, and with a new all-Gospel project in the works

Nashville singer and songwriter Chris Roberts is stepping into the bluegrass realm with the debut single from his upcoming album. Normally one to record his own songs, he's chosen here a oft-forgotten classic from the great Roger Miller. Boeing Boeing 707

The Po' Ramblin' Boys were featured recently on Grassland Jam, a program broadcast on Pioneer Public Television in Minnesota. The show is filmed during the annual Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival in Richmond, MN and allows viewers across the

Jerry Salley has released a new music video, for a song he wrote with Irene Kelley for his current album, Front Porch Philosophy. The song is Thin Blue Line, written as a tribute to police officers who risk their life and safety

Love Canon signing: Darrell Muller, Jay Starling, Andy Thacker, Adam Larrabee, Josh Trivett, Ty Gilpin, Jesse Harper Moonstruck Management and Organic Records have jointly announced new relationships with Love Canon. The Charlottesville, VA-based quintet has found perhaps the most unique niche

Speaking this week with the folks at the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America, we were surprised to learn that the prestigious Band Championship they host each year in Nashville still has slots open. Typically by this