• Tom T and Miss Dixie

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. Miss Dixie and Tom T. Hall are legendary country music artists who have carved out yet another legacy with their work

  • IBMA Showcase: Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. In dark suits and pinstripes, white shirts, black shoes and neat ties, Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa have the stage persona of

  • Snyder Family Tuesday showcase

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. He reports here on a performance by The Snyder Family on the Tuesday night main stage showcase. When the fiddler introduces a fellow band member as “My

  • The business of songwriting

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. I attended an IBMA songwriter business conference Tuesday morning. David Crow, a Nashville attorney who specializes in entertainment law, Nashville songwriter

  • We love you, man

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. Sam Bush is “creating new circles,” but in his 2010 IBMA keynote speech it is clear he has all respect for

  • Dr. Banjo’s Bluegrass Method

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. Hello. My name is Dr. Tom Bibey. I am one of a team of roving reporters assigned to cover the IBMA

  • Earl Scruggs Concert

    Earl Scruggs will be in his home town of Shelby, N.C. on June 19th for a Homecoming Concert.  The opening act will be the Darin and Brooke Aldridge Quintet.  In review of their new new CD, BU said they "set a new

  • Re: Doc Watson

    Hey to Bluegrass Today and Jack Lawrence, Well, we all wish Doc a speedy recovery.  Give him our best, Jack. As a G.P. myeslf, I think Doc's Doc is right on.  I might add that not only is he an 85 year