Every year around this time we are inundated with Christmas music here at Bluegrass Today. We won't be sharing any of it for a few more weeks, but be assured, it's coming. It seems that bluegrass folks really love Christmas
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Randall Franks inducted into Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame
Randall Franks with Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame Directors LaDonna Ray and Shirley Maule On October 25, Randall Franks was inducted into the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Seaplane Opry House in Moultrie,
Diary Of A Fiddler #2: The Empty Nest – Darol Anger
A seminal figure in the world of modern bluegrass, Darol Anger has shared his talents with any number of essential outfits over the past few decades — among them, Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman
Jan Johansson receives Outstanding Contribution to Bluegrass Music Award
Milton Harkey and Jan Johansson at the Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention - photo © Sandy Hatley Jan Johansson was honored at the 59th annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention on Saturday, October 11, at East Rowan High School, near Salisbury, NC. The
Mason Wright leaving Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
Mason Wright, fiddler with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, has indicated that he will be leaving the group at the end of this year. A veteran performer, Mason grew up studying both bluegrass and classical music. He went on to study
Suicide Blues from Kenny Feinstein
Sound Biscuit Records has a new single for Kenny Feinstein, known for his work with California's Water Tower Band. While the band is noted for mixing hard-driving west coast grass with a punk rock attitude, Feinstein's solo efforts are more
Jan Johansson to be honored at Granite Quarry Fiddlers’ Convention
The 59th annual Granite Quarry Fiddlers' Convention will be held this Saturday, October 11, at East Rowan High School, four miles south of Salisbury, NC. The event will include competition in two band categories, bluegrass and bluegrass gospel, as well
Congratulations Leanna and Ryan!
Leanna and Ryan Gaerke on their wedding day (9/13/25) Leanna Price, the fiddling half of popular bluegrass artists, The Price Sisters, and Ryan Gaerke were married on September 13, 2025 at Prairie Stone Farm near Columbus, OH. Both are Ohio natives
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on The Caverns Sessions
This week's episode of The Caverns Sessions, airing on dozens of PBS affiliates across the US, features rising bluegrass artist Bronwyn Keith-Hynes. Formerly known as Bluegrass Underground, the show records live performances 500 feet below ground in a large cave, complete
2025 Southeast Bluegrass Banjo Championship results
September 27 saw the inaugural running of the Southeast Bluegrass Banjo Championship at Common John Brewing Co in Manchester, TN. Competitions were held for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and reso-guitar as well as banjo, with a special 14-and-under category where all










