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Author: Bill Conger

  • Rhonda Vincent Opry induction on Saturday night

    February 5, 2021 | by Bill Conger

    Rhonda Vincent after learning that she has been invited to join the Grand Ole Opry (February 29, 2020) Rhonda Vincent will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry tomorrow night (February 6). Originally slated for last March 24, the event was

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  • Graduating from the school of Special Consensus

    December 15, 2020 | by Bill Conger

    In its 45 year history, Special Consensus has served as the launching pad for the careers of many other players who have become instrumental figures in the bluegrass world.  Chris Jones played with Special C from 1981-1985. Today he leads his

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  • Famed fiddler Jenee Fleenor jams in bluegrass 

    December 7, 2020 | by Bill Conger

    Reigning Country Music Association Musician of the Year Jenee Fleenor got her start in Nashville with bluegrass veteran Larry Cordle. The fiddling contest standout moved from Springdale, AR when she was 18 years old, and within weeks, landed a job in

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  • Rhonda Vincent remains optimistic in face of virus shutdown

    March 23, 2020 | by Bill Conger

    Rhonda Vincent was expecting to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of her life Tuesday night (March 24). The 8-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year had planned to walk out on the stage at the WSM Grand Ole Opry

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  • Survey of COVID-19 impact on bluegrass artists

    March 20, 2020 | by Bill Conger

    Most bluegrass bands are normally burning up the highway traveling to festivals and other venues this time of the year, but the social distancing required now due to the Covid-19 virus has brought touring to a screeching halt. In a

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  • Ronnie Reno receives Blue Blaze Award

    July 15, 2019 | by Bill Conger

    Sam Stout, President & Coordinator of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and Shan Williams, Director of Marketing for the festival, present Ronnie Reno with the Blue Blaze Award. Photo courtesy of Dwayne Page/WJLE Bluegrass icon Ronnie Reno stepped on the stage of the 48th Annual

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  • David Crowder adds bluegrass colors to I Know A Ghost

    May 14, 2019 | by Bill Conger

    Many performers who paint a portrait of their musical experience don’t rely on one color from their palette. They dab their brush into a variety of hues like country, bluegrass, rock, blues, jazz, and other genres. That’s certainly the case

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  • Grand Ole Opry quilt from The Amazing Quilter

    April 26, 2019 | by Bill Conger

    Bluegrass greats Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, The Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Dailey & Vincent and many more bluegrass stars are making a special appearance. They, and other bluegrass and country acts, who

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  • Becky Buller Band Bluegrass Birthday Bash

    February 6, 2019 | by Bill Conger

    Not only can the Grammy-nominated songwriter put together a fine run of alliteration to name a special occasion, but she also really knows how to throw a party.  “Thank you so much to each and everyone one of you for coming

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  • Jamie Johnson using music to aid in addiction recovery

    December 4, 2018 | by Bill Conger

    2018 Jamie Johnson family Christmas portrait, with Santa Former Grascals’ frontman Jamie Johnson is using his music talents to help addicts on the road to recovery. It was just a few years ago that the lead singer was living the bluegrass

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