Tag: jimmy martin

The Twelve Days of Bluegrass Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas A song most people love to hate. It is never picked when church groups go Christmas…

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Having a Coffee with…… Ronnie Prevette

This is the next installment in a fun new series in which we ask bluegrass music personalities, some famous, some not…

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Album of the Week #35 – Jimmy Martin’s Country Music Time

Jimmy Martin was born on August 10, 1924 in Sneedville, TN; today would’ve been his 89th birthday. The undisputed “King Of…

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Making History with The Pioneers of Bluegrass

July 22, 2013 marked the official release date for Making History with The Pioneers of Bluegrass, a documentary film 11 years…

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The Essentials for a Perfect Bluegrass Summer

Well, summer is here, although bluegrass fans know summer starts when you attend your first outdoor bluegrass festival of the season….

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On This Day #13 – Gloria Belle

On this day …… June 9 is the birthday of Gloria Belle. Probably best known for being Jimmy Martin’s so-called “girl…

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On This Day #11 – Jimmy Martin’s first session for Decca

On This Day ……… On May 9, 1956 Jimmy Martin had his first recording session for Decca Records. At an afternoon…

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The Ultimate Playlist for your Bluegrass Valentine

It’s finally here, fellas: Die Hard 5 hits theaters TODAY! Unfortunately, for most of you, Bruce Willis takes a backseat to…

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On This Day #9 – Earl Taylor

On this day ….. On January 28, 1984, soulful bluegrass singer and mandolin player Earl Taylor died. Earl Taylor was born…

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The Essential Christmas Playlist

I’m sure by now the fruitcake is on the table and you have a bookmark on Luke 2, but if you…

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Weekly charts based on actual radio airplay for bluegrass, Grassicana, and gospel music

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