Bluegrass At Large

Brie Dietrich of the Arizona Wildflowers and Lu - photo © Western Wind Media This article about Brie Dietrich and her roping success is a contribution from Rick Heldman. In a matter of days after the Dietrich family, who make up The

Kay McHenry loves to quilt. She also loves bluegrass music. And she has discovered a way to combine the two, constructing a quilt made entirely from bluegrass artists' t-shirts that took her approximately 80 hours to complete.  The 67-year-old from Durham,

Scotty Cockerham, a Florida bluegrass picker and entrepreneur, has introduced a new product for banjo, reso-guitar, and tailpiece guitar that allows the user to mimic pedal steel bends using a simple, palm activated device behind the bridge. Called the Button Bender,

James Monroe, son of Bill, has announced that he has listed the property atop Tuttle Hill in Kentucky which includes Uncle Pen's cabin, for sale. This is the rebuilt cabin home of Bill Monroe's greatest inspiration, his uncle, fiddler Pendleton

Madeline Dierauf, fiddler and vocalist with The Wilder Flower, was celebrated this week with the Key to the City in her hometown of Brevard, NC, along with a proclamation announcing this as Madeline Dierauf Week in Brevard. The distinction came her

No matter how much we achieve in life, it remains a special thrill to see our children or grandchildren excel in their own lives, careers, or families. It's especially rewarding if they've gone into the same field as we have,

Tennessee drivers have a new option for their automobile license plates during the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry in 2025. This is an official plate, issued by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, which can be renewed just like all

Lilly Anne Svrlinga with Randall Franks at the Boxcar Pinion Festival South Carolina teen grasser Lilly Anne Svrlinga has been named as the designee for the 2025 Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship. Upon entering college, she will receive a $1,000 award

Jackson Bethune, 24-year-old entrepreneur from Meridan, GA, has launched his own business: Jackson Bethune Music LLC, a full service company that offers both stage audio and lighting. With on-the-job training from some of the best sound men in the business (Scotty

Crossroads Music, parent company of Mountain Home Music Company and several other successful imprints, has announced the hiring of Aynsley Porchak to be their social media specialist. Other labels in the Crossroads family include Sonlite, Horizon, and Organic Records. Bluegrass folks know