Author: Richard Thompson

Bill Monroe Museum: Construction update 

Construction work on the Bill Monroe Museum on Bill Monroe Avenue, US Highway 62 in Ohio County, KY, is progressing well…

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John Hartford catalogue still active

Best known for the Grammy award-winning classic song, Gentle on My Mind, recorded by the recently-deceased Glen Campbell, and the ground-breaking…

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The Story behind the Song – 4th & Goal 

4th & Goal was written by Paula Breedlove and Brad Davis, a writing partnership that began way back in 1989.  It…

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Ernie Thacker benefits for your consideration

In November last year (2017) we were distressed to have to pass on the tragic news that Ernie Thacker, only 45…

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On This Day #53 – Bill Emerson turns 80

On this day ….. On January 22, 1938, Bill Emerson was born in Washington D.C., from where he went on to…

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Bluegrass 45 – 50 Years On 

“More than a band, these six friends from Kobe, Japan, have shared 50 years of friendship, musicianship, and a passion for…

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David Sebring passes

The Bluegrass Band – Dave Sebring, in the middle on bass © Stephanie P. Ledgin David Sebring passed away on January…

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Hot Rize reaches 40 years of age

January 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of Hot Rize’s first gigs, in Boulder, Colorado back in 1978.   Often called America’s Bluegrass…

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On This Day #52 – Skaggs & Whitley

On this day … On January 8, 1971, Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs recorded tracks for what would be the LP…

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Stephanie Ledgin photo exhibition in NJ

Award-winning journalist Stephanie Ledgin can be found “wherever the music takes me”, and wherever she goes with her pen, her trusty…

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#1 Bluegrass Music Charts

Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music

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