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Author: John Lawless

  • CMH to re-issue classic Lester Flatt album

    June 12, 2023 | by John Lawless

    CMH Records is bringing back a classic recording, Lester Flatt's final album from 1978, Pickin' Time, as a digital reissue. Bluegrass fans need no reminders of just how consequential Lester Flatt was in the birthing of bluegrass music. From his part

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  • Facing The Giant from Steve Bruce

    June 12, 2023 | by John Lawless

    Banjo playing pastor, Steve Bruce, has a new single this week from his all-original instrumental project, What I Know Now. Even without lyrics, all of Steve's tunes have titles that reference stories or themes from the Bible. This latest, Facing The

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  • Hangovers & Heartaches – Breakin’ Strings

    June 12, 2023 | by John Lawless

    Its title aside, Breakin' Strings new album, Hangovers & Heartaches, their first new offering in ten years, is a decidedly upbeat affair. So too, despite its hiatus, the Maine-based band, which was founded some 18 years ago, appears newly inspired.

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  • Steve Owens mixes bluegrass and trad country on Pass Me By

    June 9, 2023 | by John Lawless

    The slow merging of classic country into the bluegrass genre has generated a good bit of comment by people who care about both styles. Seeing artists like The Malpass Brothers be so warmly received at bluegrass festivals is one sign,

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  • Common Ground on the Hill Acoustic Roots Songwriting Contest open for entries

    June 9, 2023 | by John Lawless

    Attention songwriters! Entries are now being accepted for the 5th annual Songwriting Contest sponsored by Common Ground on the Hill and the Maryland Folklife Center. Any new original song in the bluegrass, old-time, Americana or folk styles are eligible, as long as

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  • Life of a Musician receives Emmy nomination

    June 9, 2023 | by John Lawless

    Television programs that focus on bluegrass and acoustic string music are rare, which is precisely why we cherish them so much. Even rarer are ones that receive critical acclaim, especially right out of the gate. But this is exactly what

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  • I Could Get Used To This drops for Tim Raybon

    June 9, 2023 | by John Lawless

    Tim Raybon is back today with another feel-good bluegrass single, a happy summer number about true love called I Could Get Used To This. It's his latest single from Pinecastle Records, and seems likely to continue Tim's streak of hits

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  • Give It Up from Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs

    June 8, 2023 | by John Lawless

    From Bozeman, MT comes Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs, a bluegrass/Americana group specializing in original music and high energy performances. This past seven years they have been taking their sound to folks all across the Great Plains and the

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  • Kevin and Debbie Williamson to West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame

    June 8, 2023 | by John Lawless

    The West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame have selected Kevin and Debbie Williamson, leaders of the family band, Williamson Branch, for induction this month. The husband and wife team are natives of Kenova, WV, and have been singing together since

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  • IBMA announces Board-appointed election results

    June 8, 2023 | by John Lawless

    The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the results of a recent election by their Board of Directors, including At-Large members chosen by the Board, and the election of Officers and members of their Executive Committee. In addition to Board members

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