We've posted twice recently about James King's health issues of late, and while a complete recovery is expected, it appears that he may need some time to get his strength back following gall bladder surgery and treatment for liver problems. King remains hospitalized
Hard core traditionalists, The Bluegrass Brothers, have released a new single from Generations, their upcoming Mountain Fever album. The song is Memories Of My Childhood, written by Danny Lamm, and sung by Donald Dowdy, who plays mandolin with the group. The original brothers
Our friend D.A. Calloway, entertainment manager with Silver Dollar City, shared some information about the winners of their KSMU Youth In Bluegrass Band Contest, held annually during the park's big Bluegrass & BBQ festival. The festival is unique in that it
Rural Rhythm Christian has announced a July 22 release for a new Gospel project from Steve Gulley, entitled Family, Friends & Fellowship. It contains a number of Steve's compositions, along with classic songs from writers like Ronny Hinson, Hank Williams, G.T. Speer,
Balsam Range has offered this clever video to introduce the opening track of their upcoming album, Five. It shows the band's work on the song Moon Over Memphis, starting with them working up an arrangement in the studio, through to them tracking
One of the strongest projects I've yet heard this year is Darren Nicholson's Things Left Undone. The Balsam Range mandolinist really stretches out and explores his wide range of talents on this record, with a great lineup of sidemen and a
Kevin Richardson and Cuttin’ Edge - KRACE to their close friends and associates - is preparing the release of their second album, Son of a Simple Man. Their debut, self-titled project in 2012 created a sensation on our Bluegrass Today Weekly
Earlier this month we posted information about a benefit concert for Tony Rice to be held in Paris, France on May 11. We're delighted to further report that the show was a success. The show raised roughly $3000 in donations, which
Our crack festival team of John Goad and Jessica Boggs attended the Ralph Stanley Hills Of Home festival on Smith Ridge near Coeburn, VA where the Stanley family has lived for many years. They captured lots of the fun -
We have learned that James King remains hospitalized, and has been transferred from Branson to Springfield, Missouri for specialized treatment. He was moved on Thursday, but was too weak to undergo the procedure at that time. On Friday a filter was inserted
