Jennifer Strickland, long time bluegrass singer and songwriter in Michigan, and her husband Tony Zapolnik, have suffered the worst loss any parent can imagine. Their infant son, James Zapolnik, died on July 30 only an hour and a half after
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Billy Strings helps Kentucky flood victims
Billy Strings is offering bluegrass fans a chance to help Kentucky flood victims and get something in return, but they have to act fast. Through August 5, the young star is donating all proceeds from online merchandise sales to the
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Welcome Audria Jade Spencer!
Another bluegrass baby! Congratulations go out to Cole Spencer, bass player and vocalist with The King James Boys, and his wife, Jada, on the birth of their first child. Audria Jade Spencer made her appearance on June 19 at 6:56 p.m. at
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Welcome Elizabeth Rose Workman!
Congratulations to Jake and Rebekkah Workman on the birth of their second child. Jake is the guitarist with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and Rebekah is a talented bluegrass fiddler. Elizabeth Rose Workman was born on July 17, coming into the
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Crowdfunding campaign for Keith Whitley monument
A highly motivated group of Keith Whitley fans and industry friends have organized a crowdfunding campaign to erect a memorial monument at the site of his final resting place in Tennessee. It is their hope that this can be successfully
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Kristin Scott Benson latest Deering Banjos endorser
Kristin Scott Benson, award-winning banjo picker with bluegrass touring group The Grascals, has been announced as the newest endorser of Deering Banjos. Given the distance between the Deering facility in California and Kristin's home in South Carolina, the two used long
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Deering introduces limited edition Goodtime Bronze model banjo
Deering Banjos has introduced a special, limited edition version of their popular Goodtime Two banjo with a gold rubbed bronze finish on the metal parts. It will be available in either open back or resonator models with a right or
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Welcome William Thomas Brown!
Congratulations to Jereme Brown, banjo player and tenor vocalist with The Po' Ramblin' Boys, and his wife, Kayla, on the birth of their first child! William Thomas Brown was born yesterday morning (July 13) at 10:32 a.m. He made his appearance
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Introducing ToneSlabs, the latest entry in high quality plectra
We may very well be living in a golden age of flatpicks. Even though the most preferred material, shell from the Hawksbill tortoise, is becoming rarer all the time with international trade in their shells prohibited by law, a wealth
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Recording King announces upgraded RK-R20 Songster banjo
Recording King, a leading importer of Asian-made bluegrass instruments, has announced a complete upgrade of their most popular model, the RK-R20 Songster banjo. Selling for just under $600, this model has been a top choice for people starting out on the