WSKV-FM in Stanton, KY, Pickup Country 104.9, is marking the importance of bluegrass music and one of their most celebrated broadcasters, John Meins, as they celebrate their Golden Jubilee in 2024. Meins was a very popular figure among bluegrass fans in
In case you missed it... two of bluegrass music's brightest young stars performed on February 3 at the CBS Saturday Morning studios, which was broadcast all over the US. Chris Thile and Billy Strings were in New York this past weekend
Molly Tuttle and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes the 2024 Best Bluegrass Album Grammy award At this afternoon's 2024 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, the winner for Best Bluegrass Album was announced. This year is the 66th annual running of the Grammy Awards, which are
Also going into the Hall of Fame this October are The McLain Family Band and Charlie Sizemore, who are set to be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on October 26 of this year. Both have dedicated most
The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City has announced five new members of their Banjo Hall of Fame, to be inducted during the ABM Banjo Fest in October of 2024. The ABM launched in 1998 in nearby Guthrie, OK as a
The IBMA Foundation, which raises and disperses funds to programs and initiatives that foster the growth of bluegrass music, has announced the 2024 recipients of their annual Project Grants. Organizations apply for these grants each year, and the amounts and
As most of us have noticed in recent years, a growing trend on social media is requesting that others contribute towards a particular charitable cause on your birthday. It's not quite the same as gift seeking in a more traditional
Jerry Salley - photo © C Shelz Photo These days most folks see Jerry Salley in his position as A&R Director at Billy Blue Records in Nashville, and might forget that he is also a celebrated artist and songwriter, something he
Sylamore Special at the 2024 SPBGMA Band Championship The judges have shared their decision in the 2024 SPBGMA Band Championship, finishing this afternoon in Nashville. Bands compete over the course of two days in multiple rounds to come to the results below. And
Tonight in Nashville, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass for America (SPBGMA) is holding a ceremony to announce the winners of their 2024 Bluegrass Music Awards. This year is their 49th annual running of these awards, winners of which are
