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Every so often we have to remind ourselves that Jerry Salley is more than just a hard-charging and very successful executive with Billy Blue Records, signing artists and producing their records. He is also a singer and songwriter in his

For his latest single for Mountain Fever Records, bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist Will Clark has chosen a new song about labor strife in the early 20th century. Battle of Blair Mountain recalls the bloody battle fought in Logan County, WV in

Newgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon have released a music video for their latest single, Twisted Pine, as their latest album, Let's Party About It, is released today. The single features guest appearances from superstars Del McCoury, Sam Bush, and Jason Carter, on

The long-running Midwest Banjo Camp, celebrating their 20th year in 2025, is introducing a track for bluegrass vocals for the first time this year. Focusing, of course, on the banjo, with instruction on bluegrass and old time banjo at four

Today, Tennessee Bluegrass Band debuts their first single, Nolichucky, with their new band configuration. Lincoln Hensley, banjoist, and Tim Laughlin, mandolinist, welcomed three new members into the fold in the summer of 2024. Young North Carolina bluegrass brothers, Jacob and

Larry Cordle has announced the signing of seasoned Nashville vocalist Val Storey to his Mighty Cord Records, and has released a new single to introduce her to the wider bluegrass world. Cordle, of course, is among the most celebrated songwriters in

Mark Houser is one of those people who are an inspiration to everyone around them, both for his clear-eyed faith and his determination against great odds. A bluegrass lover of many years - he's a cousin to Lester Flatt, how

Veteran bluegrass headliner Dale Ann Bradley has a new single today with Pinecastle Records, a song she wrote as a tribute to a relative who served as a deep influence on her life. Titled Uncle Jake, it's a true life story

Tom Markham at Warehouse Studio (2020) - photo © Bob Self Jacksonville, FL recording engineer Tom Markham, who tracked The Stanley Brothers for three days in 1960, has died. He passed away quietly in his sleep on April 22 at 88

Liam Purcell is one busy young man. A recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music, he leads his own bluegrass group, Cane Mill Road, and in addition, has a solo recording career outside of the band. Living now in Nashville,