Born in Valdese, North Carolina, on April 11, 1925, George Saunders Shuffler was a very significant creative force in the bluegrass music world. Shuffler is best known for his association with the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys, and later
Bluegrass fans under the age of 50 could be excused for not understanding the crucial role radio played in the development of our music. Those under 30 won't even recall a time when their favorite music wasn't just a click
Rhonda Vincent has unveiled the latest iteration of the Bluegrass Express, her tour bus which also serves as a rolling billboard for both her and Martha White. Actually, it's not really a new bus, but a new graphic wrap, celebrating the
Rural Rhythm has planned a March 4 ship date for their latest classic bluegrass reissue, Radio Shows, from Jim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys. Initially released as a 2 LP set in 1962 on Jim & Jesse's own Old Dominion
Mandolin icon Jesse McReynolds is resting at home after undergoing a minor cardiac procedure last Friday. His doctors sent him to St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville for an electrophysiological study to determine the cause of his recurring dizzy spells and accelerated heart rate.
William McCormick of the McCormick Brothers band passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Oak Grove, Tennessee. He was 74 years old. Born May 9, 1939, William Harold McCormick was the next to the youngest brother. From the mid-1950s to the
At the instigation of Jesse McReynolds, Rural Rhythm Records has entered into an agreement with the bluegrass veteran whereby the label will re-release the Jim & Jesse Old Dominion albums in both physical and digital formats. Rural Rhythm Records will be
Rebel Records has announced the October 22nd release of a new Gospel compilation album, Memories of That Old Country Church (REB-CD-8008). Gospel and sacred music has been an integral part of bluegrass music’s repertoire for as long as the music has been
It’s finally here, fellas: Die Hard 5 hits theaters TODAY! Unfortunately, for most of you, Bruce Willis takes a backseat to Cupid. If you didn’t know by now, today is Valentine’s Day. How many of you have forgotten until now? And
