BMP – Women In Bluegrass 2009

Bluegrass Music Profiles - Nov/Dec 2009Bluegrass Music Profiles is out with their 4th annual Women In Bluegrass issue, with Dale Ann Bradley gracing the cover.

Since 2005, BMP has dedicated their November/December issue to the ladies, with both feature articles and regular columns focusing on the contributions of female bluegrass artists and personalities.

The cover article by Deborah Wilbrink follows the familiar BMP interview format. An example…

BMP: What are your two favorite bluegrass songs?

DALE ANN BRADLEY: John Deere Tractor remains one of my very favorite songs. Larry Sparks had a hit with it, and The Judds recorded it. I love One Way Track, it’s been a mainstay for Boone Creek, one of the songs that progressed bluegrass. Ricky [Skaggs] has recorded it too in recent times, both of those are standards for a generation.

Also found in the new issue:

  • Rhonda Vincent – Christmas Memories
  • Claire Lynch and Alecia Nugent – Bluegrass Favorites
  • Frances Mooney – Shop Talk
  • Carrie Hassler – Bluegrass Poster
  • Jennifer Strickland – Songwriter Profile
  • Bertie Sullivan – Promoter Profile
  • Erica Brady – DJ Profile

Subscription and single-issue details can be found online.

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John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2006 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents.