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Long time SiriusXM radio host Kyle Cantrell has announced the imminent launch of a new 24/7 bluegrass radio service, which he calls BanjoRadio. Everything is set up and ready to go, and a launch date is set to be announced

Television programs that focus on bluegrass and acoustic string music are rare, which is precisely why we cherish them so much. Even rarer are ones that receive critical acclaim, especially right out of the gate. But this is exactly what

The West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame have selected Kevin and Debbie Williamson, leaders of the family band, Williamson Branch, for induction this month. The husband and wife team are natives of Kenova, WV, and have been singing together since

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the results of a recent election by their Board of Directors, including At-Large members chosen by the Board, and the election of Officers and members of their Executive Committee. In addition to Board members

Billy Blue Records has released a performance music video for How Blue, their current single with Carson Peters & Iron Mountain. This is one that was originally intended for bluegrass, written by John Moffatt, but country legend Reba McEntire grabbed it

Popular Indiana bluegrass radio host Terry Thacker died on May 31. For nearly 30 years he hosted Colonel Terry's Bluegrass Corner Sunday mornings on WAWK, 95.5 The Hawk in Kendallville, IN. Until the station began simulcasting their signal online, Terry's

Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers are back with another single and music video, Lead and Iron, the title track from their upcoming Dark Shadow Recording project, due in September. Despite the long-haired vibe, the Prowlers play in a traditional bluegrass style, tempered by

For the latest single from his Accomplice Two album, guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel has a music video with the Del McCoury Band on the Merle Travis classic, Sweet Temptation. Bluegrass and country fans alike will recall Ricky Skaggs' 1979 recording of

Molly Johnson, a 16 year old banjo picker from Pumpkintown, SC, has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 IBMA scholarship to attend Béla Fleck's Blue Ridge Banjo Camp. Each year the Association pays the tuition for one deserving

Americana Vibes records has a new single and music video for Andy Hall of Infamous Stringdusters fame. It's a grassy instrumental featuring Hall on reso-guitar, accompanied by several other top players including Billy Strings on guitar. It's from his upcoming Squareneck