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Bluegrass Gospel has always been some of my favorite music, but it holds an extra special place in my heart during Easter when we celebrate Christ's resurrection. These songs of the faith while celebrating Christ's wondrous work is, literally, a match made in heaven. My mom's favorite singer, as well as one of mine, is [...]
This gallery of photos from last weekend's South Carolina State Bluegrass festival are a contribution from Laura Tate Photography.
Here is the opening installment in what we hope will be a regular feature at Bluegrass Today, a weekend festival weather report with Special Bluegrass Correspondent, John Goad. As often as time, resources and inclination allow, SBC Goad will report on likely weather and travel conditions for major bluegrass events throughout the year. This initial [...]
I'm not sure there's a more enduring figure in bluegrass music that Paul Williams. In fact he's almost a walking history of the genre. Williams has been in the thick of it since the 1950s, working with groups like The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers before doing time with pioneers like Jimmy Martin. Though he continued to [...]
Daniel Mullins sent along this gallery of images from last weekend's Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival.
Rhonda Vincent tells us that she had a big time this past Saturday at the Itawamba Community College Benefit Concert in Fulton, MS, where she had the chance to complete a vocal trio with bluegrass legends Paul Williams and Doyle Lawson. This was the 12th year this event has been hosted to benefit the Regional Rehabilitation [...]
Sooner or later, just about everyone who hears Paul Williams sing wants to know the secret behind that clear-as-a-bell and oh-so-sweet high tenor. So here it is: Potato chips. Just two or three before he goes on stage and he’s ready to go, he told two dozen folks at a vocal workshop over the weekend [...]
This Saturday (6/4), friends and supporters of Phil Leadbetter will assemble at the Dumplin' Valley Farm in Kodak, TN to host a benefit concert. Phil received a diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March of this year. He has since undergone a number of surgical treatments, and is receiving ongoing chemotherapy. Like far too many professional [...]
Rebel recording artists Paul Williams and the Victory Trio are looking forward to the summer 2011 release of Satisfied, their latest album of bluegrass Gospel music. Williams is a bluegrass survivor, staying active as a touring and recording pro for nearly sixty years. He made his name as a young man with Ezra and Curly [...]
The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2011 Dove Awards. The winners will be announced during their gala awards show on Easter Sunday (4/24) in Atlanta, GA. There are two specific bluegrass categories: Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year and Bluegrass Album of the Year. Both are chock full of strong offerings. [...]
