Since 1970, during their annual October fiddlers' convention, the Granite Quarry Civitan Club in central North Carolina has honored individuals who have made significant contributions in the promotion and preservation of traditional old-time and bluegrass music. This year's honoree is Buddy
The Kruger Brothers doing soundcheck at the Opry - photo © Margaret Willows Two weeks ago today, August 6, was a red letter day for The Kruger Brothers. Siblings Jens on banjo, and Uwe on guitar, along with longtime bassist Joel
We heard from Randy Barrett, President of the Bluegrass Country Foundation, the organization that oversees the management of the 24/7, live bluegrass radio station online, Bluegrass Country. Randy is also a banjo player, and the co-author of last year's authorized biography
Congratulations are in order for the Walkin' On Water gospel radio bluegrass show with Tom Macomber, which experienced a major milestone recently. The one hour weekly program, now affiliated on more than 130 stations around the world on the LifeTalk Radio
Amanda Cook and her trusty touring group made their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry last night in Nashville. In tow were Carolyne Van Lierop-Boone on banjo, Josh Faul on bass, George Mason on fiddle, Troy Boone on mandolin, and
A whole lot of us picked up new hobbies or pastimes during the pandemic shutdowns starting in 2020. Everyone was stuck at home, and we weren't allowed to visit our favorite haunts. Some folks learned to cook, or garden, while
We heard from Jeff Miller last week, host of the Flashpoint Bluegrass Radio Show, that he plans to bring the show to an end after this month. Jeff is well, and the show has remained popular this past seven and
Noted bluegrass publisher, radio host, and writer Wayne Bledsoe died on June 2 at 83 years of age. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he achieved the status of Dr. Bledsoe by completing his Ph.D. at Michigan State University. A job
Thanks to our friend, David Carroll, with Hammertowne, for sharing this news. Bluegrass music is truly a family of sorts. When a member of that family passes it leaves a big hole. Beattyville Kentucky's Ron Cornett was not only a beloved programmer
Wyatt Ellis on From The Top - photo © Sally Bebawny Photography We have written a number of times recently about From The Top, a program that identifies and highlights young musical artists during their teen years. They not only offer
