The Kentucky Supreme Court has declined a request to review the case over how the name of legendary bluegrass musician Bill Monroe can be used. This means that the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling stands, and that the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass
Author: Richard Thompson
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Ash Breeze signs with Mountain Fever Records
Family bands are the backbone of the bluegrass music community and it always pleasing to learn about such a group that has progressed to the level that secures a link-up with one of the more prominent record labels. Moore County, North
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On This Day #18 – First IBMA awards show
On This Day …….. On September 27, 1990 the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) staged its first Awards Show held in Owensboro, Kentucky. The show took place at the now-demolished Executive Inn, which was located overlooking the Ohio River. The Bluegrass Album Band
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And the Winners are ……
The IBMA award winners were named last night, Thursday (September 26). The bare facts are ........... Entertainer of the Year: The Gibson Brothers Vocal Group: The Gibson Brothers Instrumental Group: The Boxcars Song of the Year: They Called It Music, The Gibson Brothers, written
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Rural Rhythm to distribute Jim & Jesse Old Dominion albums
At the instigation of Jesse McReynolds, Rural Rhythm Records has entered into an agreement with the bluegrass veteran whereby the label will re-release the Jim & Jesse Old Dominion albums in both physical and digital formats. Rural Rhythm Records will be
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University of Illinois Press Bluegrass E-books
For a limited period only the University of Illinois Press (UIP) is making available in an E-book format three top quality bluegrass titles. Beginning on September 24, the date on which the International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass event in
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Donna Ulisse shows her Roots
We are so used to the fact that Donna Ulisse's CDs consist entirely of her own songs that it comes as a surprise when she releases an album with only two of hers. This will be the case on the
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Sam Bush up for a CMA Award
As the years have gone by those who frequent these pages will have become increasingly less interested in what the Country Music Association (CMA) has to say. However, on Tuesday, September 10, the CMA announced the nominees for this year's, the
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Rebel Records announces new Gospel Compilation
Rebel Records has announced the October 22nd release of a new Gospel compilation album, Memories of That Old Country Church (REB-CD-8008). Gospel and sacred music has been an integral part of bluegrass music’s repertoire for as long as the music has been
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Having a Coffee with…… Ronnie Prevette
This is the next installment in a fun new series in which we ask bluegrass music personalities, some famous, some not so well known, about some of their interests as well as about the music that they love. Our guest today