Music

Jim Duty, longtime Ohio fiddler and founder of the Open Highway band, died on January 22. He was 66 years of age. Born James S. Duty, Jr, Jim was always especially drawn to bluegrass Gospel music, and wrote many new songs

Melton & Miller Music has a new single today for Missy Armstrong, one written by Beth Husband and Milan Miller simply called Buttons. Armstrong has been a favorite singer for bluegrass fans since she appeared on the national scene with Michigan-based

Mountain Fever Records has a new single for Cedar Hill, one of the most prominent and enduring bluegrass groups in the New England region. Helmed by mandolinist Frank Ray, the band has been producing consistently strong bluegrass since 1967, with

Jim Horn, bluegrass Gospel singer and left-handed guitarist from Martin County, Kentucky, passed away on January 30, 2022, at his home in Warfield, Kentucky. He was 89 years of age. James Henry Horn was born on March 25, 1932, and was

Mountain Home Music has a new single on Friday for Asheville, NC's Unspoken Tradition, and they are giving our readers a sneak peek this afternoon. It's a song called Lookout Mountain, from a pair of western North Carolina songwriters, about a

Authentic Unlimited - photo © Laci Mack Excited to debut at Bluegrass First Class next week in Asheville, newly formed super group, Authentic Unlimited, has released a video teaser of their highly anticipated music. The east Tennessee-based band is comprised of

Virginia banjoist John Bullard has prepared another album of solo classical banjo, this time with new pieces written specifically for the instrument in this style. The album is titled John Bullard Plays 24 Preludes for Solo Banjo by Adam Larabee -

Bluegrass bass player Jimmy Kennedy from Robbins, NC, passed away February 4, from a rare type of lung cancer. The 65-year-old owned and operated the 705 Music House for several years.  Located on NC Highway 705 southeast off Seagrove, the Music

Rural Rhythm Records has announced a new album coming this year from the Edgar Loudermilk Band, and have dropped a debut single to get the ball rolling. Edgar has been one of the most consistent bluegrass singers and songwriters over the

Dark Shadow Recording has dropped a premiere single for Laura Orshaw, fiddler with The Po' Ramblin' Boys. It's taken from her upcoming album, Solitary Diamond, where she not only fiddles, but displays her vocal prowess as well. For the single, they've