Bluegrass Asociations News

Last night (2/8) saw the 2010 awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) handed out in Nashville. Unfortunately, the awards show was in competition with the Super Bowl broadcast, and a large political event

Big Country Bluegrass debuted their new song, The Boys In Hats and Ties, at the Good Home Grown Music booth at the SPGBMA Convention yesterday (2/6). The song will be featured as the #1 cut for their upcoming album, Back

We heard this week from Phil Bankester, pére of the singing Bankester Family of Illinois, and a video producer with Genuine Human Productions in Nashville. Phil was at The Station Inn on Tuesday for the weekly Mashville Brigade show to

New bluegrass fans may not realize the impact that the Washington, DC area had on the history of our music, especially if they live far from the nation's capitol. In the 1970s and '80s a very active bluegrass scene had sprung

The National Council for the Traditional Arts has announced another Music From The Crooked Road concert tour for 2010. The focus is on the traditional music and musicians of southwest Virginia, and to highlight The Crooked Road,Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. Concerts

Bradon Rickman, head crooner and guitarist with Lonesome River Band, has been chosen as the recipient of the Spirit Award's Song Of The Year for 2010. These awards are given by Strictly Country magazine based on fan voting, and the

Here's our annual reminder that this Friday (1/15) is the postmark deadline for any bands or artists who would like to submit an application to showcase at IBMA 2010. These showcase appearances will put you in front of a great

Dan Hays, Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has published an article on the IBMA web site that nicely capsulizes the vision and focus of the organization. The article is prompted by the recognition of 2010 as the

The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America has announced their nominees for their 36th SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards. As the name suggests, this organization supports and honors more traditional bluegrass music with awards being presented for top artists,

Here's an idea for those who would like to support a worthy cause with their Christmas gift-giving, one that also speaks to the pesky "what do you get for the bluegrass fan who has everything" dilemma. The Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation