The new recording of John Anderson's 1981 hit, Chicken Truck, from Billy Droze, has got to be among the most hilarious and entertaining bluegrass cuts in recent years. Normally known for performing his own original music, Droze reached back to give this
Jim Horn, bluegrass Gospel singer and left-handed guitarist from Martin County, Kentucky, passed away on January 30, 2022, at his home in Warfield, Kentucky. He was 89 years of age. James Henry Horn was born on March 25, 1932, and was
Authentic Unlimited - photo © Laci Mack Excited to debut at Bluegrass First Class next week in Asheville, newly formed super group, Authentic Unlimited, has released a video teaser of their highly anticipated music. The east Tennessee-based band is comprised of
Dr. Banjo needed the professional services of the medical doctors last week. Noted banjo player, Hot Rize co-founder, and long time IBMA leader Pete Wernick suffered a heart attack this past Tuesday (February 1) at home in the early morning hours.
When the new Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, was inaugurated on January 15 of this year, Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys were invited to be part of the celebration parade in Richmond. II tells us that the Governor's
Bill Mollman, bluegrass multi-instrumentalist from Asheboro, NC, passed away on January 25, 2022. He was 76 years old. Mollman shared his love of music by performing and teaching banjo and guitar for many years. He played upright bass with the Bluegrass
Don't worry. No one will look askance if you read this headline and say, "The who's?" The No Joke Jimmy's are a new special project band in Nashville, formed by a couple of former touring pros and a handful of current
The 2022 SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards are being announced tonight in Nashville. Our correspondent on the scene, Nick Newlon, is sharing the results as they come in, so if you keeping refreshing or returning to this page, you can see
Veteran mandolin player, singer, and bandleader George Winn passed away on early Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born in Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Virginia, in 1933, and thanks to encouraging parents and the help of
If you camped at central North Carolina bluegrass festivals such as Big Lick Festival in April, Doyle Lawson's on Mother's Day weekend, Lil' John’s on Labor Day weekend, or Willow Oak in June, you might have crossed paths with Shorty
