CMH Records has three new titles being released today which may be of interest to bluegrass fans - especially those with a broad spectrum of musical interests. First is a new release in their popular Pickin' On series, in which bluegrass
Author: John Lawless
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Texas police officer wins songwriting award
We recently received a note from David Culbertson, Secretary and Publicity Chairman for the Houston, TX Bay Area Bluegrass Association. He shared with us an article he had published in the BABA monthly newsletter back in September, and which we
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Comments from some of our readers
We received a number of comments from site visitors this past few weeks, especially during and just after our coverage of the IBMA convention in Nashville. From time to time, we will publish them for everyone to read. You are
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Keith Sewell eligible in 3 Grammy categories
We noticed that Keith Sewell is in the running for nominations in 3 Grammy categories: Best Bluegrass Album - Love Is a Journey by Keith Sewell Best Gospel Performance -When Love Came Down by Keith Sewell and Ricky Skaggs Best Gospel Song -When
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Hats off to Pine Mountain Railroad
Pine Mountain Railroad has a new name to add to their eclectic list of sponsors. The boys are proud to announce that the headgear they wear on stage is now provided by The Fedora Store in Lindenhurst, IL. The benefits of
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Solicitation for BlueGrassRoots compilation CD
The folks at Skipping Discs, who brought us Saturday Night Hay Fever: Bluegrass Artists Perform Disco Hits, is now planning a second release of bluegrass covers, this time for The Grass Roots, who some of us recall as a pop
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Free Saturdays at IBMM debuts with a bang
About six weeks ago, we posted about a new program being offered by the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, KY. The program is the museum's Free Saturdays, where people interested in learning bluegrass music can obtain both free instruction
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Bluegrass on the Opry this Saturday
This Saturday's Grand Ole Opry broadcast features a number of performers that would be of interest to bluegrass fans. The Whites, Mike Snider, Jesse McReynolds and The Alison Brown Band are all set to be be part of the 11/12
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Autographed mandolin auction to benefit Christmas charities
Rhonda Vincent and her fan club are hosting an email auction for an autographed Samick Mandolin to benefit Holiday Adopt-A-Child and Toys For Tots. The mandolin has been signed by a number of well-known mandolinists: Sam Bush, Doyle Lawson, Ronnie
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Nashville NARAS honors its own
The Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy held a gala awards presentation on Monday, November 7, to honor four creative artists within the Nashville area. The Academy, who sponsors the annual Grammy Awards, honored Alison Krauss, Earl Scruggs, Tim McGraw