Bluegrass At Large

When the winner of the Miss University of Kentucky pageant was announced earlier this month, it was a big night for the bluegrass world. The crown went to UK senior Ramsey Carpenter, who plays fiddle with County Line Bluegrass when she isn't studying

It's babies, babies, babies this morning on Bluegrass Today! We just heard from Rick Briggs, banjo player with Bill Yates' Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, with news of another new arrival. "Eric Troutman (our bass man) and his 'much' better half Kristal received

We got a few more details - and some photos - from Adam Steffey, who is in a bit of a fog following the birth of his twin sons yesterday. He tells us that Andrew Page and Riley Carter Steffey were born

Anyone familiar with the acoustic music scene of Western NC, or with the music of the legendary Charlie Moore, is no stranger to Billy Constable. In fact, I am not certain Billy encountered many strangers. He is a friend to

Today was a sad day for the bluegrass world, as we lost one of the greatest sound engineers this music has ever known, Gene Daniell. Gene suffered a sudden stroke and died after being removed from life support early this afternoon. Arrangement

Adam and Tina Steffey's twins were born earlier today. The boys and Tina are doing well - don't know about Adam. We'll post photos as soon as we get them. Congrats to the rapidly expanding Steffey clan!

Bill Monroe was the center of attention last night at the annual Kentucky Travel Industry Association's Traverse Awards in Lexington, Kentucky. These awards honor talent, creativity and effectiveness in marketing, chosen from among more than 3,000 entries received from across the

This contribution is the first from John "Buckwheat" Green, who we hope will be a regular contributor to Bluegrass Today. It serves as a quick introduction to his musical background, followed by his remembrance of an old friend. He is

From October 1, 2010 through to the end of September 2011, we will, each day, celebrate the life of Bill Monroe by sharing information about him and those people who are associated with his life and music career. This information will include

We got word yesterday from Chris Jones, with an update on his health – and his whereabouts – after a medical scare during his recent European tour required that he spend a few days in a Swiss hospital. "I'm back safe