Authentic Unlimited

John Meador - photo © Laci Mack Now the truth can be shared! John Meador announced his departure from Authentic Unlimited earlier this week, a group where he had been a founding member, in order to accept an offer to perform

Authentic Unlimited has just announced the arrival of their newest band member, Colton Baker.  Colton comes to the band by way of IIIrd Tyme Out. During his time with Russell, he played bass and sang harmony vocals with the group. As

Authentic Unlimited has just released the fifth single from their latest, award-winning bluegrass project, So Much for Forever.  Ruby Ann holds all the makings of an instantly-timeless bluegrass ballad. Rooted in the core trio of Jerry Cole, John Meador, and Eli

This past Saturday, Authentic Unlimited hosted their first of soon to be many annual Christmas shows at the Field of Dreams Activity Center in Dandridge, TN.  Before the show, Jerry Cole's longtime friend, John Williams, led off with a reading of

Authentic Unlimited's holiday album, Christmas Time Is Here, their third release on Billy Blue Records for 2024, is gaining momentum and drawing more attention to this award-winning quintet. Jerry Salley, A&R/Creative Director at Billy Blue Records, bragged a bit on the

Authentic Unlimited is getting into the Christmas spirit early with their latest single and a new holiday album drifting about like snowflakes on the winter air. Along with the new music, they've also announced that they will be hosting and

Blue Debut at the BANDing Together benefit concert in Prestonsburg, KY - photo © Tim Batts On November 23, 2024, the stage was set for an unforgettable night of bluegrass music at the BANDing Together benefit concert, held at the Mountain

Christmas music has already begun drifting on the chilly air, and the lead single for Authentic Unlimited’s first full-length Christmas project is among the first of this year's new holiday material.  The band’s rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

There are two more bluegrass benefit shows coming up this month that offer not only some quality entertainment, but a chance to also send relief funds to those suffering from the flooding following Hurricane Helene at the end of September.

Here is another pair of benefit shows with proceeds going to assist those who have suffered such personal tragedy following Hurricane Helene. Both are scheduled featuring bluegrass performers, one in Knoxville and the other in Nashville. On October 22, WDVX radio