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Author: Claire Ratliff

  • 20 things you didn’t know about Water Tower

    April 16, 2025 | by Claire Ratliff

    Water Tower is a unique bluegrass act from the west coast that performs with a decided punk influence. They go so far as to include twin banjos! That's something you won't soon forget. The band is currently bringing its high-energy

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  • 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Doyle Lawson

    October 11, 2019 | by Claire Ratliff

    Doyle Lawson is one of the most highly awarded and revered artists in acoustic music. He is a mandolin master and an iconic band leader. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver recently released a live album, recorded early in 2019. Live in Prague,

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  • 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Rick Lang

    September 20, 2019 | by Claire Ratliff

    Songs by award-winning songwriter Rick Lang have been covered by some of the most renowned artists in bluegrass, southern Gospel and jazz. Rick has released six studio albums of his own to date, each featuring original Rick Lang compositions. Gonna Sing,

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  • 20 things you don’t know about LaTresa Smith

    July 18, 2019 | by Claire Ratliff

    LaTresa Smith is an artist and songwriter, based in Middle Tennessee. She recently released her 3rd album, The Blood and The River, a 12-track collection of songs, 11 penned by LaTresa, with one co-write. LaTresa (guitar, singer, songwriter) was born in

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  • 20 Things You Didn’t Know About … The Kody Norris Show

    May 14, 2019 | by Claire Ratliff

    Deeply rooted in folk and bluegrass music, Kody Norris has crafted a group and a performance style that harkens back to the traditions of Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, the Stanley Brothers, and the Grand Ole Opry ... with a bit

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  • Mother’s Day thoughts from the bluegrass world

    May 10, 2019 | by Claire Ratliff

    We asked a number of bluegrass personalities to share their thoughts as we approach the Mother's Day weekend. Irene KelleyMy mom had the best sense of humor. One of my favorites things to do was to make her laugh. I love the way

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  • 20 Things you didn’t know about Wood Belly

    February 4, 2019 | by Claire Ratliff

    Colorado’s Wood Belly is led by a pair of prolific songwriters, with tunes carefully crafted to ring out with honesty and passion. Wood Belly was a 2018 IBMA Momentum Nominee. The group blends traditional bluegrass with modern songwriting, and in

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  • 20 Things You Didn’t Know about The Roe Family Singers

    December 11, 2018 | by Claire Ratliff

    Pinecastle Records recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a good-time, old-time hillbilly band led by wife-and-husband Kim and Quillan Roe, featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging. They are often joined by Rob Davis on jug; Kurt Froehlich on mandolin;

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  • 20 Things You Didn’t Know about Uncle Dave Macon

    June 7, 2018 | by Claire Ratliff

    Uncle Dave Macon is a country music icon and the first major superstar of the Grand Ole Opry. He was the first country music star to become an Opry member while successful on tour and in the recording studio. He

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  • 20 Things you didn’t know about Dave Adkins

    May 24, 2018 | by Claire Ratliff

    There is no mistaking the raw and powerful vocals of singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Adkins. His significant chart success, coupled with his stellar live performances, have made him one of most talked-about male vocalists in acoustic music. Dave recently

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