SPBGMA

Frank D Ray, leader of the Ozark bluegrass band Cedar Hill, has been named as the 2019 SPBGMA Hall of Greats inductee.   He has been playing in bluegrass bands since 1964. The mandolin player for the group, he sings the lead,

Those who knew the late Chuck Stearman, founder and long time proprietor of SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America), will know that in addition to bluegrass music, he had a passion for vintage and antique signage.

The 2018 Bluegrass Music Awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America are being announced this evening in Nashville. We will be posting each winner as they are announced. If you return to this page or keep

First place in the 2018 SPBGMA International Band Championship has been awarded to The Trailblazers, a young group from Wilkesboro, NC. They were presented with a check for $4,000. Its members include brothers Daniel Thrailkill on guitar and Will Thrailkill on

After the first three days of the National Convention of the Society for the preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) in Nashville this weekend, a few things are abundantly clear. Without a doubt, the music continues to be first rate,

For some reason, a rumor is circulating online suggesting that lobby jamming will not be allowed at this weekend's SPBGMA National Convention in Nashville. The folks in the SPBGMA office told us that they are getting dozens of calls and

Speaking this week with the folks at the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America, we were surprised to learn that the prestigious Band Championship they host each year in Nashville still has slots open. Typically by this

The winners of the 2018 Midwest Bluegrass Music Awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass of America were announced this past weekend at their 35th annual midwest bluegrass convention in Jefferson City, MO. And the 2018 trophies went to:

The nominees for the 2018  Bluegrass Music Awards from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America have been announced. They will be presented in February at the 44th Annual SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards and 35th National Convention & Band Championship

The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America has announced Larry Stephenson as the 2018 inductee into their Hall of Greats. The organization has chosen one artist or bluegrass personality each year for this career honor since 1984, when