No matter which way she ended up going, the bluegrass world would have always regarded Molly Tuttle as part of our community. We watched her grow up in her family band - initially as a banjo player - and ultimately
Author: John Lawless
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Ethan Charles returns to IBMA
The International Bluegras Music Association has announced the hiring of Ethan Charles as Events Director at their office in Nashville. Given the importance of the annual World of Bluegrass convention and its associated events, this a position of great importance
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Two new singles from Nick Chandler & Delivered
Pinecastle Records has a pair of new singles from Silver Bird, their latest project for Nick Chandler & Delivered. They weren't sure whether to release a new secular track or a gospel song, so they did both! Chandler says that he
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Mayberry State of Mind from Daryl Mosley
With his latest album from Pinecastle Music, A Life Well Lived, set for release in July, bluegrass singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley has a new single to share this month. In keeping with his penchant for positive themes in his songs, this latest
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Lennie Centers to Kevin Prater Band
Kevin Prater has announced a new member of his touring group. Lennie Centers has joined the band playing guitar and helping out with lead and harmony vocals. Hailing from eastern Kentucky, Lennie carries one of the proudest legacies in bluegrass music,
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Jordan Tolley plays banjo at his high school graduation
It's a rare one of us who doesn't remember our high school graduation, though some may recall the occasion with more fondness than others. Except for graduates who missed having a ceremony altogether during the COVID shutdowns, it's generally a
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Kyle Cantrell announces online bluegrass streaming service
Long time SiriusXM radio host Kyle Cantrell has announced the imminent launch of a new 24/7 bluegrass radio service, which he calls BanjoRadio. Everything is set up and ready to go, and a launch date is set to be announced
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CMH to re-issue classic Lester Flatt album
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
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
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.