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The great Mac Wiseman won't be able to attend the National Convention of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America this weekend as he once did. Advanced age and its associated mobility problems will be keeping the

When Alan Bibey & Grasstowne roll into SPBGMA next weekend, the band will have a new look. Al has picked up a couple of heavy hitters to add to the band, and with a new all-Gospel project in the works

Nashville singer and songwriter Chris Roberts is stepping into the bluegrass realm with the debut single from his upcoming album. Normally one to record his own songs, he's chosen here a oft-forgotten classic from the great Roger Miller. Boeing Boeing 707

Love Canon signing: Darrell Muller, Jay Starling, Andy Thacker, Adam Larrabee, Josh Trivett, Ty Gilpin, Jesse Harper Moonstruck Management and Organic Records have jointly announced new relationships with Love Canon. The Charlottesville, VA-based quintet has found perhaps the most unique niche

Poor Mountain Records has announced the signing of Salt and Light to the label. The band, who were invited showcase artists at the 2017 World of Bluegrass, consists of six siblings from the Moore family in Graham, NC. And they aren't

The Steeldrivers have announced that Kelvin Damrell from eastern Kentucky has been hired as their new lead singer and guitarist. He takes the spot vacated by Gary Nichols last year in a move that has yet to be fully explained. In

The Churchmen have announced the addition of Jay Adams to the group. He will play guitar and share in the vocals with the North Carolina-based bluegrass Gospel group that have been recording and touring together since 1989. Since 2006, Jay has

Harold Goad, long time member of The Village Singers, died on January 14 in Texas. He was 78 years of age, and passed away at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. Born in Cascade, MO, Harold started playing music

Nu-Blu has announced Justin Harrison as the newest member of the group. He will play mandolin and fiddle. Justin is a graduate of the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University in Kentucky, but is a North Carolinian like

Kim Robins has announced an addition to her touring band, 40 Years Late. Kyle Estep has joined the group on guitar, taking the spot previously occupied by Kim's bandleader, Chris Martin, who has moved to bass following the departure of Jade Bacon. Kyle