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  • Ask Sonny Anything… “I bet I can sing higher than Bobby!”

    January 22, 2021 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief, it's that time again. I'm out here in the bus with Larry, Lincoln and Professor Dan. The Prof. was sick about missing last week's trip, but is raring to go this morning. And I mean that literally.

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… let’s talk about Little Roy Lewis

    January 15, 2021 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief! Hey, looks like Larry just pulled up in the bus. Put on your warmest coat and galoshes (that's Southern for fur lined Birkenstocks) and take these questions/comments with you from your fans and friends. Enjoy the ride and

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… did you play a melodic lick on Kaw-liga?

    January 8, 2021 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief, and welcome to a brand new year. Let's hope this one is a little better than the last. Mercy. In the meantime, the fans below are waiting in the bus out front to take you back to

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… on Tony Rice, Merle Travis, and the goatee

    January 1, 2021 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief. What a strange and sad week we've all had, both here in Nashville with the bombing, as well as the larger worldwide music community with the loss of Tony Rice. You had several questions about him, which

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  • On the Gravity of Tony Rice

    December 29, 2020 | by Guest Contributor

    This reflection on the importance of Tony Rice in contemporary bluegrass is a contribution from Reed Jones, bass player and songwriter with Audie Blaylock and Redline. We thank him for these insights. The evolving story of bluegrass music is punctuated by

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… Merry Christmas from The Chief!

    December 25, 2020 | by Sonny Osborne

    Greetings, Chief and Happy Holidays. I hope you and Judy have a wonderful Christmas. I know your many fans and friends will be opening gifts this Christmas morning and taking time to enjoy the bluegrass memories you share with all

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about your Guitjo getting stolen

    December 18, 2020 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief and welcome to Time Machine Day! Enjoy the trip and don't forget to come back...we need your answers to these questions! Terry ====== Red Allen story... When we worked at The Wheeling Jamboree in 1957, The Louvin Brothers had voluntarily

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about Tater Tate

    December 11, 2020 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief! I hope all finds you well and staying safe in these perilous times. In going through the many questions your fans sent this week, I'm continually reminded of the friendships, love, and respect you've built in your

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  • The real Father of Bluegrass: Bill Monroe or Earl Scruggs?

    December 9, 2020 | by Guest Contributor

    This response to our article last week, Who’s the real Father of Bluegrass, is a contribution from Richard D. Smith, a mandolin player based in Somerset County, NJ, and the author of Bluegrass: An Informal Guide and Can't You Hear Me

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  • Ask Sonny Anything… tell us about the Banjo Medley

    December 4, 2020 | by Sonny Osborne

    Good morning Chief, as I look out the window on our first dusting of snow here in middle Tennessee, I've come to the realization that your weekly trip through bluegrass' past might best be conducted this week in a sleigh.

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