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As we examine the toll taken on the music industry from the COVID-19 shutdowns, we must sadly add the popular radio program, Live From Here, hosted by mandolin wizard Chris Thile. It was announced today that the show was cancelled,

The bluegrass world, already reeling from cancelled festivals and delayed recording plans, suffered another blow today when IBMA announced that the World of Bluegrass business conference and music festival would not be held in-person this fall in Raleigh because of

Gena Britt, banjo player and vocalist with Sister Sadie, has released a new music video this week in time for Father's Day. It's one from her recent solo project called Daddy's Shoes, which she says hit her in a deep and

Travis Book, bass player, songwriter, and lead vocalist with The Infamous Stringdusters, has announced a new project. Starting June 25, he will be hosting a new online program that will combine music and discussion, airing live from The Grey Eagle

Gary Brewer and his Kentucky Ramblers have been waiting a long time for their latest release, four decades to be exact. And with live performances still severely curtailed due to infection concerns, they decided that a video CD release party would

It's not every year we have a song and video especially for Flag Day, so hats off to The Family Sowell for creating this gem. I Wave was written by Jacob and Abby Sowell, along with Dawn Kenney, and performed with

The International Bluegrass Music Association has held its summer meeting of the Board of Directors, during which new members were seated, and a new Executive Committee elected. New members officially seated include: Darin Aldridge – Artists, Composers, and Music Publishers (member

We've been fans of High Fidelity since the first time we heard them, some years ago when they were releasing home made videos of themselves performing classic songs from the early days of bluegrass. These days, it's a fully professional

Artists and creative types, which certainly includes our bluegrass family, have demonstrated a variety of clever and innovative ways to stay relevant during the shutdown, and keep their names before the public while live appearances are curtailed. Taking advantage of

The IBMA Songwriter Showcase Selection Committee has announced the finalists for the Songwriter Showcase, to be held in late September during their 2020 World of Bluegrass convention. Writers are chosen for this honor each year when the committee considers submissions from