Bluegrass band news

Jaelee Roberts, guitarist and primary vocalist with Sister Sadie, is set to be recognized for her work as a solo artist on September 19 when she will make her Grand Ole Opry debut. While this talented young artist has performed

The Arizona Wildflowers, the Dietrich family of Casa Grande, AZ, will be making their first ever trip to perform on the Youth Stage at the World of Bluegrass next month in Raleigh, NC. Six siblings, from six to 15 years

Terry Baucom, one of the most iconic and important banjo players of the past five decades, has announced his intention of retiring from active touring. He will make one last appearance this weekend with his band, The Dukes of Drive,

Chris Jones has announced that Nelson Williams, until recently bassist with Jake Blount, will take up that position next week with The Night Drivers. Marshall Wilborn, who has been playing bass with the band this past few years, recently told Jones

Nick Chandler & Delivered have announced their newest bandmate, Spencer Atkinson, on guitar. Spencer is a bluegrass multi-instrumentalist, 21 years of age from Richmond, VA, and this is his first touring gig. He has previously worked with Rappahannock Crossing, and filled

The Kody Norris Show on the Grand Ole Opry (8/9/23) - Photo by Jeremy Westby for 2911 Media The Kody Norris Show is finishing up a big week, having followed up their first Ryman Auditorium appearance two weeks ago with their

Retro 78 - photo © Laci Mack South Carolina's Retro 78 has been on a roll since they swept into Nashville for SPBGMA 2022 and won the band championship. Signed earlier this year to Ram Cat Records, the group has been working

Nothin' Fancy has announced their new bass player after several months of trying out potential replacements since James Cox announced his departure at the beginning of the year. He goes simply by the stage name Jenkins. When we got in touch

Chad Day - photo © Laci Mack North Carolina's Deeper Shade of Blue has a new band member, Chad Day, joining the Pinecastle Records artists on banjo. Day replaces Steve Wilson who left to focus on his Wilson Banjo Company. His

Virginia traditional bluegrass perennials Big Country Bluegrass have announced the addition of Daniel Martin to the band on banjo. Daniel has been picking the banjo since he was a young teen, sitting with his Earl Scruggs and Don Reno records, figuring