Even though much of the bluegrass world was concentrated on the various IBMA activities in Raleigh over last week, the humanitarian crisis in western North Carolina, east Tennessee, western Virginia, and western Georgia has been on everyone's mind since Hurricane
Special Consensus has announced a mandolin swap, with Missouri singer and player Brian McCarty coming aboard, taking the spot just vacated by Michael Prewitt. Founder and banjo man Greg Cahill shared some details for us. "The fall season winds of change continue
Pinecastle Records has brought out a new single from bluegrass singer/songwriter Tim Raybon, a classic country number which will warm the hearts of those who despair of ever hearing that familiar sound again. Older readers, and serious students of country music,
Life long bluegrass musician Tom Morgan passed away at his home in Morgan Springs, TN on September 26. He was 92 years of age. Though he was born and lived most of his life inTennessee, Tom first came to the attention
Last week during the IBMA Industry Awards luncheon, the IBMA Foundation announced two new educational initiatives for promising bluegrass students to help cover the costs of instruction and schooling. Both have been created in honor of iconic instrumental performers who
While the attention of much of the world is focused on western North Carolina due to the heartbreaking storm and flood damage from hurricane Helene, here's something positive coming out of the region. The Asheville Mountain Boys have set out to
Premiere mandolinist Andy Statman has a new album which finds him back in the bluegrass realm. The celebrated New York artist is known for his playing of both the mandolin and clarinet, in bluegrass, jazz, and klezmer music. The new record
Fiery flatpicking guitarist Jake Workman has announced his intention to leave Ricky Skaggs' fine touring band, Kentucky Thunder, at the end of November. Primary among the reasons shared is his desire to stay closer to his beloved wife, Rebekah, and
Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of veteran bluegrass vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Davis, currently mandolinist with Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers. Chris is the very definition of a bluegrass sideman. He's worked with a long list of acts, including
The 2024 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were presented this evening in Raleigh, NC, with the winners chosen by a vote of the professional membership of the organization. And the winners are: Male Vocalist Of The Year - Danny Paisley Gospel Recording Of The
