Author: John Lawless

Shortly after the conclusion of this past weekend's SPBGMA convention in Nashville, The Grascals headed for Memphis with Randy Kohrs in tow. But it wasn't for a show; they were on a mission of mercy. Their destination was the the St.

Today (February 9) sees the release of the long-awaited new CD from The Chapmans, Grown Up (A Revisionist History). It marks the 20th year of this family band, featuring brothers John on guitar and lead vocals, Jeremy on mandolin, Jaso on

We posted last month about the upcoming revision to the IBMA's Discover Bluegrass DVD, a major part of the organization's efforts to cultivate interest in bluegrass music among younger students. Though most of the material in this video will remain

Last night (2/8) saw the 2010 awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) handed out in Nashville. Unfortunately, the awards show was in competition with the Super Bowl broadcast, and a large political event

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for their impressive Super Bowl victory. I know that their are plenty of Who Datz in the bluegrass nation, and I'm sure they are savoring the moment. Once again, the commercials between game segments were

World Wide Bluegrass, in conjunction with Bluegrass Music Profiles, has announced the imminent debut of a new monthly radio show online. Top 30 Hot Singles Countdown will be heard for the first time tomorrow, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. (EST). It

Make that Bluegrass in Parade. Today's (2/7) edition of Parade magazine, distributed to millions of subscribers to popular American newspapers, has a piece about a small restaurant in Montana where bluegrass music is as big a part of the draw as

Cindy Baucom captured a couple of interviews recently for Knee Deep In Bluegrass at the Bluegrass All-Star Jam in Stillwater, OK. She spoke with both Michael Cleveland and Marshall Wilborn of Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, and both will be part

Aaron Ramsey, the newest, youngest and most deep-voiced member of Mountain Heart, is finishing up his second solo CD. His debut, self-titled album was released in 2006 when Aaron was 20 years old, and current plans are to have the

Doyle Lawson has always been known as a snappy dresser. Some of his sparkly suits would have given Porter Wagoner pause. Now comes word that he has entered into a partnership with CABOOTS, a Texas-based company that specializes in handmade boots