Mark Kuykendall and Bobby Hicks; Mark Kuykendall photo © LuAnn Adams Noted bluegrass multi-instrumentalist and singer Mark Kuykendall, age 60, passed away on June 19, 2023. He had been unwell for many years, plagued with a variety of illnesses, including diabetes and
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Billy Strings at The Pine Knob in Clarkson, MI
Billy Strings at The Pine Knob in Clarkson, MI (6/16/23) - photo © Bryan Bolea With a heavy out-of-state RV and VW bus presence in the parking lot, inspired tailgating all around, and grilled quesadillas on Shakedown Street (sorry, no
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La La Blues video from Appalachian Road Show
True to their promise to feature a wide variety of mountain music, the Appalachian Road Show's latest single is a country blues which Billy Blue Records has shared in a music performance video. It's another from their current release, Jubilation,
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Margarette Falls from new Tim Stafford guitar album
The history of bluegrass music is often filled with stories of artists who bounce from band to band, contributing mightily and then moving on. But for Tim Stafford, staying put has been the story of his career. Nearly 30 years
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Next Rodeo video drops for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
No matter which way she ended up going, the bluegrass world would have always regarded Molly Tuttle as part of our community. We watched her grow up in her family band - initially as a banjo player - and ultimately
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More photos from Cherokee 2023
The Farm Hands at the 2023 Cherokee Bluegrass Festival - photo © Laci Mack Here is another gallery of images shot by Laci Mack at last weekend's Cherokee Bluegrass Festival in North Carolina.
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Kyle Cantrell announces online bluegrass streaming service
Long time SiriusXM radio host Kyle Cantrell has announced the imminent launch of a new 24/7 bluegrass radio service, which he calls BanjoRadio. Everything is set up and ready to go, and a launch date is set to be announced
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Hoppy Hopkins passes
Bluegrass lost a great supporter, entrepreneur, and friend in the passing of Glenn 'Hoppy' Hopkins, 74, of Gold Hill, NC, on June 2. He was married to former North Carolina Bluegrass Association president, Vivian Pennington Hopkins. They celebrated their 50th
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Life of a Musician receives Emmy nomination
Television programs that focus on bluegrass and acoustic string music are rare, which is precisely why we cherish them so much. Even rarer are ones that receive critical acclaim, especially right out of the gate. But this is exactly what
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Kevin and Debbie Williamson to West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame
The West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame have selected Kevin and Debbie Williamson, leaders of the family band, Williamson Branch, for induction this month. The husband and wife team are natives of Kenova, WV, and have been singing together since