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Friends: In response to the person from the Netherlands to "keep American politics out of the IBMA", it appears he is defining "politics" as ANY indication or mention of our nationality, then proceeds to launch a critique of current administration policies. The

The November issue of Vanity Fair, which arrived in my mailbox a couple of days ago, features a photo spread of country music artists (it has George Clooney on the cover--yum!). Among those pictured are Alison Krauss and Ralph Stanley.

With all the controversy surrounding the IBMA Awards Show this year, it makes me have to ask, "Is the IBMA a democracy?" It appears that it is because the governing body is chosen by an election, voted on by the membership.

There has been much discussion about the recent IBMA awards show, but many have not heard it. The awards will be broadcast Sunday, 10/15 at 10:00 PM Eastern time (U.S.) on WYEP-FM 91.3 Pittsbirgh PA. Streaming audio - http://www.wyep.org This will be an

Don Foot is an industrial manufacturer's representative who lives on an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. We first met him at Pete Wernick's Jam Camp in Wilkesboro, NC prior to Merlefest 2006. He invited us to attend a

I am an international IBMA member from the Netherlands. All I wish to say about the controversy which arose at the recent IBMA show is: Keep American politics out of bluegrass. The two (should) have nothing to do with each other!

Friends:   It enrages me that there would be any question as to having patriotic music at IBMA. Sure, there are people there from other countries, but we are the HOST country! If any attendees are offended(as if we did something obscene), at us

I spoke to many International members at IBMA.  With the exception of one person, they all reported having a favorable response to both Rhonda's and Country Currents songs.  No surprise there though since both were extremely well received by the

I have never achieved fame for playing the dobro. But I shall never forget the first time I heard Josh Graves play. In 1960 I was a nine year old kid who came in the house one saturday afternoon. About that

It is a sad, sad day when the world of bluegrass feels that performing a patriotic set might offend someone and should not be allowed. This nation should be able to demonstrate its pride yet still have friends abroad.