This week saw the announcement of the 22nd annual Absolutely Gospel Music Awards nominees, which found a number of bluegrass artists receiving nods outside the bluegrass category, which is newly-added this year. These nominations are chosen by the staff of
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Jim Orchard passes
The regional Missouri bluegrass community has lost a giant. The Father of Ozark Bluegrass Music, James Woodrow Orchard Jr., left his earthly home the night of Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Mountain View, MO near his home of Eminence, MO.
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Wood Box Heroes debut with Made Up My Mind
Wood Box Heroes, a new bluegrass group made up of some major bluegrass heavy hitters, debuts today with their very first single. The band is based around the songs and singing of guitarist Josh Martin, supported by Seth Taylor on mandolin,
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North Carolina fiddlers conventions return after 3 year hiatus
In the wake of the school shut downs due to the COVID 19 outbreak, three central North Carolina fiddlers' conventions held in school buildings are finally returning this spring, with a few changes. Star Fiddlers' Convention will resume for its 96th
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Molly Tuttle takes trophy at 2023 International Folk Music Awards
At last night's International Folk Music Awards, held in Kansas City, MO as a component of the 2023 Folk Alliance International Conference, Molly Tuttle won in the Album of the Year category for her current project on Nonesuch Records with
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I Hear You Calling – new single from Ben James
Ben James has recently released the second single from his forthcoming project on the RBR Entertainment label. Ben's chilling, stratosphere-tenor vocals have been turning heads in the bluegrass community since the beginning of his career. His latest single, I Hear You
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Russ Hooper: 74 years in bluegrass music and still gigging
Russ Hooper with Speedy Krise, and with Bluestone This profile of Chesapeake region reso-guitar legend Russ Hooper is a contribution from Thomas Cook. Russ Hooper of Baltimore, Maryland is a member of the Dobro Hall of Fame, has played on over 514 recorded
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How I Live, How I’ll Die from Danny Roberts
Danny Roberts, founding mandolinist with The Grascals, is stepping out front again this year with another solo project with Mountain Home Music. A second single from this next album, How I Live, How I'll Die, which delivers a somber look at
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Jason Fraley returns to Deeper Shade of Blue for one last show
Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist/baritone singer with Deeper Shade of Blue, stepped down from the band at the end of 2022. He was prepping for extensive double jaw surgery, and looking to focus more on his family and his work
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IBMA Foundation announces 2023 project grant recipients
The IBMA Foundation, the educational and philanthropic arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced the recipients of their 2023 Project Grants. These annual awards are given to organizations and associations that foster bluegrass education. The Foundation was quite proud