The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, VA has announced a new special exhibit for 2023, entitled I'Ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music. It is set to open on March 23, and remain so through December 31. The exhibit will
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White Freighliner Blues video from Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle
Australian guitar whiz Tommy Emmanuel is continuing his collaborations concept forward into a second album, Accomplice Two, due out in April from CGP Sounds. Like the first, it finds Emmanuel paired with some of his favorite artists, including several of the
IBMA Foundation announces 2023 Arnold Shultz grant recipients
The IBMA Foundation, the philanthropic and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced the recipients of their 2023 Arnold Shultz Fund grants to encourage participation in bluegrass music by people of color. Dr. Richard Brown, co-chair of the Arnold
New President for the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society
Outgoing CBMS President Kevin Slick welcomes his successor, John Pierce Speaking of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, which we were earlier this week, it turns out that the organization has seen a change of leadership. After serving as President of the Society
Changes coming for World of Bluegrass in Raleigh?
Rendering of proposed convention center and amphitheater in downtown Raleigh At a press conference yesterday, officials with the Raleigh Convention Center, current home for the IBMA's annual World of Bluegrass convention, and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced
California Report: CBA Bluegrass Breakdown’s new directions
CBA Bluegrass Breakdown editor/graphic designer, Jason and Gina Dilg Long-time readers of the California Bluegrass Association member's monthly newsletter, the Bluegrass Breakdown, noticed big changes during the pandemic including a smaller footprint with fewer columns with a professional-looking glossy print finish,
Larry Sparks music video for Mama’s Apron Strings
Rebel Records has released a music video today for Larry Sparks and his current single, Mama's Apron Strings. It comes just ahead of the next album for Sparks, surely one of the most beloved and enduring artists in the history of
Multiple World of Bluegrass applications open for 2023
The International Bluegrass Music Association has opened the application process for participation in two big parts of their annual World of Bluegrass convention, held September 26-30 in Raleigh, NC. The Kids on Bluegrass program is an opportunity for young pickers and
Missing You Blues video from Nick Chandler & Delivered
Pinecastle Records has produced a music video for a new single from Nick Chandler & Delivered, Missing You Blues. The song is one included on the band's current album, Silver Bird, which Chandler wrote and sings. It tells a familiar story
Happy Valentines Day from Bill and Babi Evans
West coast banjo icon Bill Evans, and his wife, Babi, are not only collaborators in the ways of romance, they are also a pair of banjo pickers who share a simple life together in New Mexico. They have created a video










