Sandy Hatley and Terry Shue (right) Terry Shue, North Carolina bluegrass bassist and son of the late banjo picker/luthier, Bob Shue, lost his battle with COVID early on January 18, 2022. The 65-year-old began his involvement with bluegrass at an early age,
Sister Sadie, 2020 IBMA Entertainers of the Year, 3-time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, and 2019 Grammy-nominee for Best Bluegrass Album (Sister Sadie II), announce the addition of Mary Meyer on mandolin and vocals to their musical quintet. One
The Mountaineer Opry has relocated and reopened for business. After 45 years in Milton, WV, the show is now a few miles down the road in Barboursville, at the Cabell County 4-H Camp Conference Center. Larry Stephens and his wife, Mary,
If you know Steve Dilling, banjoist with Sideline, then chances are you know his devoted parents, Don and Linda Dilling of Garner, NC. They have been his biggest fans, strongest supporters, and beloved family and were ever present at festivals,
Authentic Unlimited - photo © Laci Mack Authentic Unlimited, the newest big thing in bluegrass, is slated to debut at Bluegrass First Class in Asheville on Saturday night, February 19, 2022. "Mentored by one of the founding members of IBMA, Doyle Lawson,
The North Carolina Arts Council has awarded teenage multi-instrumentalist, Darrius Flowers, of Pilot Mountain, NC, a $5,000 grant for emerging artists. Known for his fiddle work, the 18-year-old also plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. He sings and dances as well. Darrius
Folksinger and roots musician, Michael Johnathon, host of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour, recently became the latest recipient of Tomorrow’s Bluegrass Stars Mentor Award. The Mentor Award is presented annually to individuals in appreciation for their outstanding support and encouragement of
Lorraine Jordan, Danny Paisley, and Junior Sisk at Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo by Gary Hatley The tenth annual Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies is now in the books, and plans are already underway for next year's event in
Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers at the 2021 Bluegrass Christmas in the Smokies - photo © Bill Warren Playing to a sold-out crowd in the Sevierville Convention Center, Larry Sparks and his band, The Lonesome Ramblers, stepped up to the
Following last year's shutdown due to the global pandemic, Lorraine Jordan was happy to return for the 10th year of her Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival. Lorraine's 91-year-old, motorcycle-riding dad, Royce Jordan, co-MCed Wednesday night's festivities with Highway 40 Bluegrass's
