Author: Editor

  • After Party

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    I assume, since our dedicated bloggers John and Brance worked so hard during the awards show that they didn't stick it out through the after party at the Gibson Bluegrass Showcase. And also I didn't see them there, so I'll

  • The Pre-Awards Reception

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    I was so bummed that the servers were acting up last night.  I lost a really long, detailed post about the Pre-Awards reception, but, I will attempt to redo it to give you all an idea who was there and

  • The Finale

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    Because of the technical issues, I haven't been able to blog as we've gone along tonight, but, I promise, I will either late tonight or tomorrow do a complete rundown.  I have to tell y'all, Brance and John, who keep this Bluegrass

  • Entertainer of the Year

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    Vince Gill is announcing the nominees for Entertainer of the Year...and OH MY GOSH!!!!  I am married to one of the Entertainers of the FRIGGIN YEAR!!!!!!!!! Sorry...I must go collect myself. 

  • Bobby Osborne

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    I may be slightly biased where the legendary Bobby Osborne is concerned since Mr. Smiff spent 13 years traveling the country and the world with The Osbornes,but, I think perhaps one of the best performances I've seen tonight has been

  • Yay

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    Just about everybody in Bluegrass has won Album of the Year for their participation in The Musicians Against Childhood Cancer's Celebration of Life project.  I'm tickled that one of the trophies will come to our house, but, proud of all the

  • Scene and Heard Backstage

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    Some minor technical snafus and I am back. Andrea Roberts, booking goddess extraordinaire and fellow Grascal wife, is acting as something of a Stage Manager for the evening. (She wouldn't tell me her official title so I'm giving her that

  • Some Part of Something

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    My down the street neighbor and friend Ricky Skaggs is performing with The Nashville String Machine as we speak. I'm not sure of the title of the song, but, it's very Irish sounding and fantastic. I imagine there

  • Mighty Fine and a Great Big Howdy

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    Hey Boys and Girls... It's awards night and I am backstage in historical (or is it hysterical) Dressing Room #11 at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House.  I'm going to be one of your hosts with the mosts as we celebrate bluegrass

  • Good News From the IBMA

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    Tom T. and Dixie Hall announced Wednesday that they have placed the IBMA in their will. At some point, hopefully in the distant future the IBMA will become owners of Good Home Grown Music the Hall's Publishing Company. Tom T.and Dixie