Last night in Nashville, the Gospel Music Association handed out their 45th Annual Dave Awards for the best in Christian and Gospel music. The Doves offer a pair of bluegrass-specific awards, which went to some familiar names in our community. Bluegrass Song
Larry Cordle has released his latest album, a superstar-packed volume of his original songs, to radio via Airply Direct. Entitled All Star Duets, it features Cord in duet arrangements with the country and bluegrass artists who made a dozen of his
Junior Sisk has announced that Kameron Keller has taken the job playing bass with Rambler's Choice. He had been working this past few years with Alan Bibey and Grasstowne. Kameron takes the spot vacated by Jason Tomlin who has left for
Violet Hensley, who has entertained visitors at Silver Dollar City since 1967, has released an account of her 97 years on earth called Whittlin’ and Fiddlin’ My Own Way: The Violet Hensley Story. Written with Randall Franks, the book follows Violet from her
While bluegrass was taking it to the streets on Friday afternoon in Raleigh, we had a nice conversation with Tim Stafford, Wayne Taylor, and Shawn Lane of Blue Highway. They talked about their current band CD, The Game, and their
We had a nice chat last week with Missy Armstrong and Jeff Rose of Detour during the IBMA's World of Bluegrass Convention in Raleigh. They talked about their current CD, Going Nowhere Fast, and their new lineup. We have a lot more
Missouri's Southern Raised has released a music video for Grandpa's Fiddle, one of the songs on their current Make A Difference album. This bluegrass Gospel group consists of four siblings: Lindsay Reith on bass, Sarah Reith on banjo, Emily Reith on
Johnny Vincent, a life-long bluegrass performer, and father of Darin and Rhonda Vincent, died this morning after a long illness. He was the banjo player for the Vincent family's bluegrass band, The Sally Mountain Show, when Rhonda and Darin were young.
James King joined us for a few minutes during IBMA's Wide Open Bluegrass festival and spoke candidly about his recent illness and subsequent recovery.
We also had the chance to speak with Kenny & Amanda Smith the morning after Amanda won the Female Vocalist of the Year for 2014 at the IBMA Awards.
