An obscure Ralph Stanley recording from 1983 has delivered one of the most recorded bluegrass songs of the past few years. A Robin Built A Nest on Daddy's Grave, written by Edna Sykes, has been cut recently by Tommy Brown,
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Wyatt Ellis joins Ernest for a show in Knoxville
Wyatt Ellis backstage at Neyland Stadium with country singer-songwriter Ernest Joe Compton, Christian Stolz, Wyatt Ellis, Ernest, Jud Harris, Jordan Merrigan - photo © Joseph J. Cash When country artist Ernest played Knoxville's Neyland Stadium last month, he invited local boy,
Old Train Tracks and Trestles from Kim Robins
Veteran bluegrass artist Kim Robins has released one of the tracks from her next album, titled Know Your Worth, a song called Old Train Tracks and Trestles. The single was written about a well-known landmark in Unionville, IN, the Shuffle Creek
Shawn Camp to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from home state of Arkansas
Noted Nashville singer, songwriter, and guitarist Shawn Camp, known to bluegrass lovers for his portrayal of Lester Flatt in The Earls of Leicester, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award next year during the 8th annual Arkansas Country Music Awards show. But
You Turned Red and That Made Me Blue from Jim Stanard
It's a question worthy of the wit and wisdom of our resident bluegrass humorist, Chris Jones. Can you write a bluegrass song about the upcoming election that works in a lovesick angle without being overtly political? Jim Stanard says "yes!," in
Earl Experience Banjo Camp at the Earl Scruggs Center
The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC will be hosting a very special workshop next March, billed as the Earl Experience Banjo Camp. Scheduled for March 7-8, 2025, the Experience will feature two days of instruction in the banjo playing and
Country Faith for hurricane relief by Kristen Leigh Bearfield
As soon as we all saw the hurricane devastation last month in Florida, and along the southern Appalachian range, we knew that bluegrass artists would be among the first to use their music to help wherever they could. And so
Drink a beer, change your strings with D’Addario
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the D'Addario company, purveyor of the fine musical instrument strings preferred by many bluegrass players, have announced a number of special items as part of the commemoration. The company makes more than the strings
Burnett Sisters Band to Pinecastle Records
Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of the Burnett Sisters Band to a contract with the label. And with this announcement, we also get a new single from the group, one called Sorrow Grief and Pain. Once a quartet of sisters
Woody Platt album release now a hurricane fundraiser
Prior to Hurricane Helene dropping two feet of rain onto western North Carolina last month, Woody Platt had already scheduled tomorrow night, October 11, as the date for his album release concert in Brevard, NC. But in light of the