Winners at the 2025 Fort Worth Fiddle Showdown - photo © Pamm Tucker The Fort Worth Livestock Show stands as not just a celebration of agriculture and livestock, but also a vibrant hub for showcasing talent and nurturing educational pursuits. At
Author: Pamm Tucker
Kenny Cornell – Walnut Valley’s winningest songwriter
Kenny Cornell, a celebrated singer/songwriter, has made waves in the music industry with unparalleled talent and dedication to his craft. Hailed as the winningest songwriter in history at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS, Cornell's musical journey is a
A Berline & Hickman timeline from Bette Berline and Sue Hickman
Byron Berline and John Hickman are two distinguished figures in bluegrass music, each carving out their unique paths in the industry. Berline, known for his virtuosic skills as a fiddler, and Hickman, a talented banjo player, captivated audiences with their
Trey Hensley talks bluegrass and guitar pickin’
Trey Hensley in Edmund, OK - photo © Pamm Tucker Walter Kelly with Atmospheric and the University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab in Edmond, OK hosted vocalist and flatpicker supreme Trey Hensley on November 22. I was fortunate to catch an
Junior Marriott – from champion fiddler to celebrated instructor
Fiddling, with its rich history and versatile appeal, has long been a beloved musical tradition that spans across cultures and generations. In the elite world of fiddling, instructors play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of top fiddlers.
2024 Oklahoma State Fiddling Championship results
You can't miss the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. Just look for the gigantic monument dubbed "The Golden Driller," a giant roustabout statue which, at 76 feet, is among the tallest free standing structures in the United States. Modeled on Oklahoma oilfield
Double Stop Fiddle Shop changing business model
Byron Berline's Double Stop Fiddle Shop, a popular bluegrass gathering spot in Guthrie, Oklahoma, has recently made the strategic decision to close its doors and transition to operating by appointment only. Things began to unravel so to speak in February, 2019,
Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival – 27 years and still going strong
Alan Munde at the 2024 Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival - photo © Pamm Tucker The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival, a toe-tappin', knee-slappin' celebration of bluegrass music that brings together musicians and fans from near and far for a weekend of down-home
From fiddlin’ to flyin’ with champion fiddler Tristan Paskvan
With a passion for fiddling, young Texan Tristan Paskvan, who placed first in the youth division of the 2024 Grand Master Fiddler Championship, also has a dream to incorporate flying into his musical pursuits. At the age of 13, Paskvan has
Camping with Jana Jae… fiddle style
Jana Jae’s Fiddle Camp has been in operation this past 27 years. The former fiddle star of Hee-Haw fame has a passion for music education which shows in her annual camp offering tips and tricks for fiddler old and new. This