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Joe Diffie, perennial country singer and songwriter - and former and occasional bluegrass artist - has died today from complications of the corona virus. He was 61 years of age. It had been announced on Friday that he had tested positive

Darren Nicholson, mandolinist and vocalist with Balsam Range, has released a pair of singles in advance of an upcoming full-length solo project. Long known for his outsized personality and sense of humor, in addition to his demonstrated musical abilities, Darren introduces

HG Roberts, Sr., one of the original and most fervent backers of the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville died March 22 in Joelton, TN. He was 94 years of age. In addition to his vigorous and ongoing support of the

One of the things that make Thomm Jutz such an attractive songwriter in bluegrass is his ability to see American culture and history, especially that of the southern and Appalachian variety that informs so much of our music, with the

Current health concerns within our nation have affected touring musicians across many genres, but there’s at least one who is looking forward to greener pastures. While Larry Sparks will be staying close to home for the next few weeks, he

Mountain Fever Records has released a debut single from their upcoming album for Justin Moses. Justin is something of a bluegrass superman, playing all the instruments and singing all the parts, and having performed with a who's who of contemporary bluegrass

Eric Weissberg, banjo player, multi-instrumentalist, and singer passed away on March 22, (2020) in a nursing home near Detroit, Michigan, aged 80.  He had been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease for many years.  Born in New York City on August 16, 1939,

Gary Brewer, and all his Kentucky Ramblers, are getting things ready for their big 40th Anniversary album and tour this year. Not many bluegrass artists make it to a 40 year career in our business, so it's really is a

Nu-Blu has a new single from their upcoming album, and have asked us to offer a preview this morning for our readers. After trying an acoustic country sound on their last single, Daniel and Carolyn Routh are back in the bluegrass

Most bluegrass bands are normally burning up the highway traveling to festivals and other venues this time of the year, but the social distancing required now due to the Covid-19 virus has brought touring to a screeching halt. In a