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Veteran bluegrass artist Kim Robins has released one of the tracks from her next album, titled Know Your Worth, a song called Old Train Tracks and Trestles. The single was written about a well-known landmark in Unionville, IN, the Shuffle Creek

It's a question worthy of the wit and wisdom of our resident bluegrass humorist, Chris Jones. Can you write a bluegrass song about the upcoming election that works in a lovesick angle without being overtly political? Jim Stanard says "yes!," in

The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC will be hosting a very special workshop next March, billed as the Earl Experience Banjo Camp. Scheduled for March 7-8, 2025, the Experience will feature two days of instruction in the banjo playing and

As soon as we all saw the hurricane devastation last month in Florida, and along the southern Appalachian range, we knew that bluegrass artists would be among the first to use their music to help wherever they could. And so

Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of the Burnett Sisters Band to a contract with the label. And with this announcement, we also get a new single from the group, one called Sorrow Grief and Pain. Once a quartet of sisters

Guitarist and songwriter Bob Minner is riding hight right now, fresh off an IBMA Bluegrass Music Award for Song of the Year for his co-write with John Meador on Authentic Unlimited's Fall in Tennessee. Now this week, Billy Blue Records has

Bluegrass fans are often divided on our newest superstar, Billy Strings. His contemporary original music, frenetic stage performance, and high-level bluegrass music have made him the top concert draw in and around bluegrass. But some fans resist his vibe as

A pair of free registrations to the Alan Bibey Mandolin Camp, to be held later this month in South Carolina, were made available this week to deserving young players through the generosity of one camper, and the proprietor himself. This is

The Po' Ramblin' Boys - photo © Laci Mack With the recent departure of founding guitarist Josh Rinkel, The Po' Ramblin' Boys have announced the addition of John Gooding to the band. John is a veteran of the bluegrass scene, having worked

Smoky Mountain DNA is the name of Dolly Parton's next album, and the first single to be featured from the project. This record is described as a celebration of Dolly's family, both the Parton and Owens sides, and the music she