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Much of the US followed news this week of the kidnapping and, ultimately, the murder of Hailey Owens, a 10 year old girl in Springfield, MO. She was abducted near her home by a man feigning a request for directions

Bluegrass fans of a certain age, who were following the music during the 1970s, will surely recall the soulful music recorded by Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys throughout the decade, when Ralph returned to performing following Carter's untimely

The popularity of the 2000 film, O Brother, Where Art Thou - and it's soundtrack hit Man Of Constant Sorrow - made superstars out of a non-existant band. During a crucial scene in the movie, a bluegrass band supported the

We hear quite a bit about country crossover artists in the bluegrass world. Marty Raybon, for instance, has had successful careers in both genres, while Rhonda Vincent recently released a dual country and bluegrass album. Kristy Cox is one of

A new album from Tony Trischka is always big news in the banjo world. Since the 1970s he's been cranking out music to challenge 5 stringers and banjo fans alike, and reworking what can be expected from his instrument along

Harry West, longtime co-proprietor of Harry & Jeanie West Fine Musical Instruments in Statesville, NC, died on January 25. He was 87 years old. Their store is and has been a destination for both vintage and new bluegrass instruments for several decades

To help promote the second stage of the Noam Pikelny & Friends tour, a video with highlights from the fall of 2013 has been released. The tour is primarily in support of Noam's stellar 2013 release, Noam Pikelny Plays Kenny Baker

To help promote his brand new album, Great Big World, Tony Trischka has released an online video. Tony Trischka - A Day On Tour follows our banjo hero for a day performing last year with Béla Fleck, Noam Pikelny, and several others,

Rural Rhythm has planned a March 4 ship date for their latest classic bluegrass reissue, Radio Shows, from Jim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys. Initially released as a 2 LP set in 1962 on Jim & Jesse's own Old Dominion

For many bluegrass groups these days, a stop in Johnson City, Tennessee isn't complete without visits to both East Tennessee State University and The Down Home. ETSU frequently welcomes guest artists to its Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies