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
Author: John Lawless
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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
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CBA launches Frank’s Fund for Kids on Bluegrass
The California Bluegrass Association has launched a memorial fundraising drive for their vaunted youth programs in the name of the man who spearheaded those efforts more than three decades ago, Frank Solivan Sr. Frank Sr., who passed away about six weeks
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I Almost Told Her video from East Nash Grass
Even though they weren't officially on the bill, East Nash Grass was one group that most folks at last week's IBMA celebrations were talking about - and not just because of Harry Clark's Awards Show attire. With their second album
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Coming Down The Line from Tennessee Bluegrass Band
Tennessee Bluegrass Band, from... you guessed it, the great State of Tennessee... has just released a first single for their second project with Billy Blue Records. It also serves as the first recorded glimpse at the band's current personnel, including
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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