A life-sized statue of Bill Monroe was unveiled today near the historic Birth of Bluegrass sign outside Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The bronze likeness, along with a similar adjacent statue of Jimmy Dickens, were commission by the Ryman from sculptor, Ben
We have heard some sad news from the family of Aubrey Holt, long time bluegrass singer and entertainer, and founding member of the highly-influential Boys From Indiana. According to Holt's nephew, Tom Feller, 77 year old Aubrey suffered a stroke about
Bon Aqua, TN, in Hickman County southwest of Nashville, will be the site of the state's newest bluegrass bash next month when the debut Bon Aqua Bluegrass Festival kicks off at the Hideaway Farm on July 1. Top bluegrass touring
Persistence can count for a lot, even when skills may be lacking. But when you add that diligence to passion, opportunity, and capability, great things can happen. In bluegrass we find many examples of people who dedicate time and energy to
Rebel Records has news this week about their sophomore effort from Mark Kuykendall, Bobby Hicks & Asheville Bluegrass, a vigorously traditional bluegrass outfit from western North Carolina that boasts contributions from a pair of highly seasoned veterans of the music. Fiddler
Doyle Lawson and Donna Ulisse Mountain Home Music Company has announced the signing of popular bluegrass and Gospel singer Donna Ulisse to the label as a recording artist. At the same time, she has signed as a songwriter with Windsor Forest
Blake Johnson of Roxboro, NC, former bassist/vocalist with Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and former guitarist/vocalist with Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, has died after suffering a massive heart attack following complications from chronic pancreatitis and liver disease. He was
Danny Carter, one half of the bluegrass/country duo The Carter Brothers, has been moved to a rehab facility after spending a month in Vanderbilt Hospital being treated for the aftermath of multiple strokes and dementia. His brother Tim says that Danny
Our friend, Phil Leadbetter, sent along this report from Bluegrass Camp Germany, where he has held the resonator guitar chair since its inception. This year, Bluegrass Camp Germany was held on on May 2017. The camp takes place in the Bavarian
Last month saw the union of a pair of beloved bluegrass musicians when Sierra Hull and Justin Moses were married on May 14 in a small, private ceremony at an historic home in Brentwood, TN. Justin and Sierra had known each
