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Alternative rap isn't the most likely source for bluegrass covers, even less so for a clean-cut family band. But that is exactly what Echo Valley has chosen for their latest single, going with Crabbuckit, a 2004 release from Kevin Brereton, more

Bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist Luke Shamblin is back at it after almost a decade away from recording with a new single. Luke tells us that after he left Melvin Goins in 2013 he returned to school to obtain his Masters in

Kenny Cornell, a celebrated singer/songwriter, has made waves in the music industry with unparalleled talent and dedication to his craft. Hailed as the winningest songwriter in history at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS, Cornell's musical journey is a

The Blue Ridge Center for Music & Creative Arts, located amongst Virginia's Shenandoah Mountains in Madison County, is completing its first year of operation, providing opportunities for creators and students to work and learn together. Founded in the summer of 2023,

Asheville, NC's Songs From The Road Band has a new single on offer at the end of the year. From its title, Where The Road Goes, and the band name you might think that these guys are a bit obsessed

Mountain Fever Records has released a clever animated music video for their current single for bluegrass singer/songwriter Mason Via, Falling. Mason has a particular knack for songwriting, which is evident in this one created with Charlie and Dover Chamberlain. It captures the

Lifelong bluegrass and country fiddler Zeke Dawson died on November 11 at his home near Nashville, TN. He was 84 years of age. Zeke had played in numerous bluegrass groups, as well as top country artists in Nashville. Born in Prince

Retro 78 - photo © Laci Mack Retro 78 has a new single sure to delight everyone who appreciates old time traditional bluegrass and country music. It's a bright, medium-tempo song written and sung by guitarist Clint Groves called My Darling's

Rock Hearts has jumped in to the Christmas bluegrass single mix at the last minute with a song from their current album. It's Willie Nelson's Pretty Paper, a heartbreak number that was a hit for Roy Orbison in 1963. The boys

Thomas Gantzerek is a musician and lyricist living in Japan, who goes professionally as Tom Gantz. He has composed a clever secular bluegrass Christmas song for this season, about a tragic incident in which Santa's sleigh breaks down in the