Author: Sandy Hatley

New faces with The Gospel Plowboys

Jacob Little, joining The Gospel Plowboys on mandolin North Carolina’s Gospel Plowboys are making a few changes in their band personnel….

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John Meador talks future plans

John Meador, surely among the fastest rising stars in bluegrass, is making some career changes. Here is what he has to…

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2025 Seagrove Fiddlers’ Convention results

1st place band Cabarrus Station at the Seagrove Fiddlers’ Convention – photo © G. Nicholas Hancock The 70th annual Seagrove Fiddlers’…

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Greg Corbett Memorial Youth Banjo Award at Seagrove Fiddlers

Greg Corbett, former member of the Country Gentlmen A new honor will be handed out this weekend at the 70th annual…

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Peden Williams and Payton Brown wed

Peden and Payton Williams wedding (3/1/25) – photo © Taylor Holley Gospel Plowboys’ banjoist, Peden Williams, married fiddler, Payton Brown, on…

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Caroline Owens’ Billy Blue debut – You’ve Still Got It

Denton, NC’s Caroline Owens has literally made the move to Nashville, and today she is debuting her first single, You’ve Still…

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Doc Watson remembered for his 102nd birthday in Charlotte

Had Doc Watson lived, he would have been 102 years old yesterday, March 3. Sunday night, Jack Lawrence, Doc’s picking partner…

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2025 Star Fiddlers’ Convention results

Crucial Country, 1st Place Band, at the 2025 Star Fiddlers’ Convention – photo © G. Nicholas Hancock The 98th annual Star…

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Spring brings central North Carolina fiddlers conventions

As the weather warms, thoughts turn to spring and fiddlers’ conventions. Three such talent competitions held in Montgomery, Randolph, and Moore…

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30 Years of First Class Bluegrass in Asheville

The Grascals at the 30th annual Bluegrass First Class (2/15/25) – photo © Sandy Hatley For three decades, Milton Harkey and…

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