Author: Richard Thompson

As the years have gone by those who frequent these pages will have become increasingly less interested in what the Country Music Association (CMA) has to say. However, on Tuesday, September 10, the CMA announced the nominees for this year's, the

Rebel Records has announced the October 22nd release of a new Gospel compilation album, Memories of That Old Country Church (REB-CD-8008). Gospel and sacred music has been an integral part of bluegrass music’s repertoire for as long as the music has been

This is the next installment in a fun new series in which we ask bluegrass music personalities, some famous, some not so well known, about some of their interests as well as about the music that they love. Our guest today

Doc Watson Morning, D-18 Guitar Picking Kind of Day was written by Peter Rowan and Jerry Faires who, beginning the day after Doc Watson had passed away, collaborated on this sincere tribute to the great guitar player and singer. The song

On This Day …………… On August 28, 1965, Jeannette Williams, nee Finney, was born in Eden, North Carolina. The lead vocalist, bass player and award-winning songwriter began her singing career in 1989, when she joined a local country music band performing at

Leo Duffy, one half of the English bluegrass duo, the Duffy Brothers, passed away on Saturday, August 17 from bowel cancer, which had only very recently been diagnosed. The Duffy brothers, Leo (banjo) and Ray (guitar), mixed bluegrass music – with

Rural Rhythm Records has announced the launch of the Heritage Collection Series, which features material taken from the label's archives, re-packaged in CD format. These so-called "classic album reissues" will help to keep traditional roots music alive and preserved for

In a move that may come as a surprise to some, the seven-piece string band Old Crow Medicine Show has been invited to become a cast member of the Grand Ole Opry. The invitation was extended on Friday August 1, by

Smithsonian Folkways has announced the release of the 30-track Classic Banjo (SFW 40209), a compilation that captures the great versatility of the banjo and its part in shaping American musical identity, including the instrument's vital role in the 1960s folk

Following the reports of the passing of Bobby Slone there has been a lot of expression of sadness and a sharing of wonderful memories of times spent with, and listening to Slone through the years. Two of his close friends share