• Ray Sparks passes

    The Columbus, OH bluegrass community has lost one of their stalwarts. Ray Sparks, who built and repaired instruments in the region for many years, has died. He passed on September 25 at 89 years of age. Born and raised in Johnson

  • Ten Cent Pistol from The Price Sisters

    McCoury Music has released a new single from The Price Sisters, a bit of a departure for this group who typically hews very close to the traditional sound. It's their bluegrass cover of Ten Cent Pistol, written and originally recorded

  • November Wind from Larry Cordle

    Bluegrass legend Larry Cordle has a new single our today, one he wrote with frequent co-writer Larry Shell called November Wind. Growing up alongside childhood friend Ricky Skaggs in eastern Kentucky, Cord has been dedicated to authentic bluegrass and country music

  • 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards winners

    Tonight the winners of the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were announced in a gala awards show at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC. And the winners are: Male Vocalist of the Year - Greg Blake Gospel Recording

  • Nechville announces Billy Failing model banjo

    Nechville Musical Products has announced a new signature artist model for Billy Failing, banjo picker with Billy Strings. It's a Vintage Eclipse model, but made with a maple neck and resonator, using the Nechville Heli-Mount integrated pot system. Like the

  • World of Bluegrass leaving Raleigh after 2024

    The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that they will looking for a new home for the World of Bluegrass convention and associated events following the 2024 conference in Raleigh, NC. The mid-week Business Conference, The Bluegrass Ramble, the Bluegrass

  • Jaelee Roberts’ Grand Ole Opry debut

    Jaelee Roberts on the Grand Ole Opry (9/19/23) - photo © Eric Ahlgrim Photography We finally got ahold of some photos from Jaelee Roberts' Grand Ole Opry debut back on September 19. Only 22 years of age, she had already performed