Scott Napier, professional bluegrass mandolinist and Associate Professor at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music, is doing another giveaway from his rich collection of bluegrass albums. Back in August, he did this once before, giving away five classic
What could be lovelier than a fall bluegrass wedding? But this one comes with a twist - the bride and groom are about to celebrate their tenth grandchild between them! Wayne Taylor, former leader of US Navy Band Country Current, and
Congratulations to Jasper Lorentzen, bass player with The Po' Ramblin' Boys, and his wife, Sofia, on the birth of their second child last week. Henry Lorentz Lorentzen was born on October 9 in Knoxville, TN. He made his entrance weighing in
Congratulations to Jason and Kimberly Chapman, who are celebrating the birth of their third son! Jason has been the bass player with The Chapmans, and partners with his two brothers in owning and managing The Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, MO, which
Since we've all been under various COVID-19 restrictions since March, it's likely that you haven't been visiting your favorite guitar shop or music store much this year. With most all shops offering online ordering and delivery, we can all get
What is it about the COVID shutdowns and marriage proposals? Perhaps the inside togetherness this year has sparked the love bug, or emboldened some future grooms to pop the question. In any event, Daniel Mullins, a longtime Bluegrass Today contributor and
Today is a day that Melody Williamson won't soon forget. This afternoon, the talented fiddler and singer with Williamson Branch accepted the 2020 Momentum Vocalist Award during IBMA's Momentum Awards ceremony, streamed virtually online. And this evening she has announced her
We are delighted to announce the engagement of a new bluegrass power couple, Kathleen Burnett and Colin Ray. Kathleen has performed with her family for several years as The Burnett Sisters, and Colin partners with established bluegrass entertainer Jeff Parker as
This article is a contribution from Missy Renee Daley, a delightful story about how the custom mandolin her husband made for her back in 1996 found its way back to her after having been stolen shortly after she received it. Today
Jake and Rebekah Workman, both highly skilled bluegrass musicians, are celebrating the birth last week of their first child. Jake is the guitarist with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and Rebekah is a noted fiddler and vocalist. Isaac Jacob Workman was
