• Eli Johnston to Merle Monroe

    Eli Johnston with Quicksilver at SamJam 2018 - photo by Jennifer Buckler Merle Monroe has announced that Eli Johnston has joined their touring band on bass and harmony vocals. Eli's is a familiar face in the bluegrass world from his recent five

  • Movin’ On video from Merle Monroe

    True to their name, Merle Monroe pays tribute one of the greatest songwriters ever in their latest music video. The band was formed to record music that honored their two favorite artists, Bill Monroe and Merle Haggard, and this latest

  • Merle Monroe to Sheri Clark Agency

    The Sheri Clark Agency in east Tennessee has announced the signing of Merle Monroe for management and representation. She will help guide the band, fronted by veteran artists Tim Raybon and Daniel Grindstaff, and their catchy countrified grass - or

  • Back to the Country – Merle Monroe

    First things first: Merle Monroe is no relation to Bill. By blood, that is. Musically, however, there are some definite influences from the Father of Bluegrass, as there are from the band’s other namesake, Merle Haggard. As you see, Merle

  • Dad video from Merle Monroe

    Just in time for Father's Day, Merle Monroe has released a video for the song, Dad, from their debut Pinecastle album, Back To The Country. The album isn't out until June 21, but you can download the single right away with

  • Welcome Owen John Grindstaff!

    Finn Grindstaff with his new baby brother, Owen Daniel Grindstaff, banjo player with Merle Monroe, and his wife Kristen, are celebrating the birth of their second child last month. Owen John Grindstaff was born on May 24 at 12:40 a.m. He came

  • This Town video from Merle Monroe

    Do you like fast bluegrass? Here's one right up your alley. Pinecastle Records has released a music video for the new single from Merle Monroe, a legit barn burner that really kicks up some dust. It's a grassed up version of

  • Merle Monroe signs with Pinecastle

    Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of a new bluegrass act, Merle Monroe, consisting of a pair of veterans coming together to share the particular kind of music they love best. The two principals are Tim Raybon, long time grasser and