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2020 Hazel Dickens Song Contest winners announced
The DC Bluegrass Union, who promote bluegrass music in the greater capitol region, have announced the winners in their Hazel Dickens Song Contest for this year. The annual competition is held in honor of Dickens, a former DC resident whose songwriting and singing made a big impact on bluegrass and
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Mike Lilly: funeral arrangements
As reported by Bluegrass Today on Thursday, banjo innovator Mike Lilly passed away on February 12, 2020, while in care at Hospice of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are available now and details are as follows … Visitation: The family will receive guests from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 at
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Classy. Sassy. Bluegrassy – Williamson Branch
If the title seems a bit of an overreach, it’s only because Williamson Branch is a far more traditional combo than a name like Classy. Sassy. Bluegrassy. might seem to suggest. Despite a varied background that incorporates bluegrass, country, Gospel and dance, this family band are traditionalists in every sense,
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Chosen Road to Song Garden
Song Garden Music Group has announced the signing of Chosen Road to the label. The popular, North Carolina-based Gospel/bluegrass act have been sharing their music and ministry all across the US, and around the globe. Song Garden, based in eastern Virginia, was formed by artists with an artist-centric theme in
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Load The Wagon – Junior Sisk
Over the past few years, Junior Sisk has spent some time revamping his band and doubling down on the straightforward traditional sound his fans love. 2018’s Brand New Shade of Blue showed fans that even though Ramblers Choice was no more, Junior wasn’t going anywhere. With his second solo release
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My Remedy from Missy Armstrong
Over the past few years, Missy Armstrong, the Michigan bluegrass songbird, has become a favorite female vocalist for a good many people, including your humble correspondent. From her first recording with Detour, through her current solo efforts for Melton & Miller Music, Missy has shown a range and an emotional
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State of Arkansas from Mountain Bridge
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Andy Stinnett to Little Roy and Lizzy Show
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