The International Bluegrass Music Association is proud to announce a new annual slate of awards designed to recognize promising new talent in bluegrass music. The IBMA Momentum Awards will be presented to an inaugural group of recipients at World of Bluegrass 2012 in Nashville, September 24-30. The Momentum Awards focus … Continue reading
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IBMA Launches New Awards In September
The International Bluegrass Music Association is proud to announce a new annual slate of awards designed to recognize promising new talent in bluegrass music. The IBMA Momentum Awards will be presented to an inaugural group of recipients at World of Bluegrass 2012 in Nashville, September 24-30. The Momentum Awards focus … Continue reading
IBMA Launches New Awards In September
The International Bluegrass Music Association is proud to announce a new annual slate of awards designed to recognize promising new talent in bluegrass music. The IBMA Momentum Awards will be presented to an inaugural group of recipients at World of Bl… Continue reading
Mike Auldridge–Now a National Heritage Fellow
Congratulations to Mike Auldridge (founding member of Seldom Scene), one of nine to receive the 2012 National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Called by the Washington Post “one of maybe a handful of truly innovative Dobro players in the history of country and bluegrass music,” Mike … Continue reading
Mike Auldridge–Now a National Heritage Fellow
Congratulations to Mike Auldridge (founding member of Seldom Scene), one of nine to receive the 2012 National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Called by the Washington Post “one of maybe a handful of truly innovative Dobro players in the history of country and bluegrass music,” Mike … Continue reading
Mike Auldridge–Now a National Heritage Fellow
Congratulations to Mike Auldridge (founding member of Seldom Scene), one of nine to receive the 2012 National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Called by the Washington Post “one of maybe a handful of truly innovative Dobro play… Continue reading
National Bluegrass Website Features Prescription Bluegrass News!
Visitors to the NationalBluegrass.com website who click on the “NEWS” tab on the site’s menu will see our familiar Prescription Bluegrass Blog logo. Last month we told you about a new website dedicated to bluegrass that we’d discovered thanks to the Gold Sisters and the B.O.R.N. Award for which they … Continue reading
National Bluegrass Website Features Prescription Bluegrass News!
Visitors to the NationalBluegrass.com website who click on the “NEWS” tab on the site’s menu will see our familiar Prescription Bluegrass Blog logo. Last month we told you about a new website dedicated to bluegrass that we’d discovered thanks to the Gold Sisters and the B.O.R.N. Award for which they … Continue reading
National Bluegrass Website Features Prescription Bluegrass News!
Visitors to the NationalBluegrass.com website who click on the “NEWS” tab on the site’s menu will see our familiar Prescription Bluegrass Blog logo. Last month we told you about a new website dedicated to bluegrass that we’d discovered thanks to t… Continue reading
*** NEWS UPDATE *** BLUEGRASS AWARDS MAY [STRIKE THAT] WILL BE MOVING TO NORTH CAROLINA!
UPDATE: The City of Raleigh North Carolina is expected to announce on Wednesday that they will be the host of the 2013 Bluegrass Awards show. Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane’s office confirmed today that their initial press release indicating a huge cultural announcement is indeed the suspected news of the IBMA’s … Continue reading
*** NEWS UPDATE *** BLUEGRASS AWARDS MAY [STRIKE THAT] WILL BE MOVING TO NORTH CAROLINA!
UPDATE: The City of Raleigh North Carolina is expected to announce on Wednesday that they will be the host of the 2013 Bluegrass Awards show. Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane’s office confirmed today that their initial press release indicating a huge cultural announcement is indeed the suspected news of the IBMA’s … Continue reading
*** NEWS UPDATE *** BLUEGRASS AWARDS MAY [STRIKE THAT] WILL BE MOVING TO NORTH CAROLINA!
UPDATE: The City of Raleigh North Carolina is expected to announce on Wednesday that they will be the host of the 2013 Bluegrass Awards show. Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane’s office confirmed today that their initial press release indicating a huge cul… Continue reading
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out Nominated for Georgia Music Award
Word from Rural Rhythm Records that Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out have received a nomination by the GA Music Awards™ in the Americana/Bluegrass Band of the Year category. The winners will be announced at the inaugural 2012 GA Music Awards Show to be held June 16, 2012 at The … Continue reading
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out Nominated for Georgia Music Award
Word from Rural Rhythm Records that Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out have received a nomination by the GA Music Awards™ in the Americana/Bluegrass Band of the Year category. The winners will be announced at the inaugural 2012 GA Music Awards Show to be held June 16, 2012 at The … Continue reading
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out Nominated for Georgia Music Award
Word from Rural Rhythm Records that Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out have received a nomination by the GA Music Awards™ in the Americana/Bluegrass Band of the Year category. The winners will be announced at the inaugural 2012 GA Music Awards Show to be held June 16, 2012 at The … Continue reading
Another Award for Ricky Skaggs
Bobby Braddock, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Gayle Holcomb, Alan Jackson, Roger Miller, Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam Announced as Off-Camera Winners for the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards ENCINO, Calif., March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the … Continue reading
Another Award for Ricky Skaggs
Bobby Braddock, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Gayle Holcomb, Alan Jackson, Roger Miller, Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam Announced as Off-Camera Winners for the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards ENCINO, Calif., March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the … Continue reading
Another Award for Ricky Skaggs
Bobby Braddock, Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Gayle Holcomb, Alan Jackson, Roger Miller, Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam Announced as Off-Camera Winners for the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards ENCINO, Calif., March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the … Continue reading
Prescription Bluegrass Affiliate KALH Wins “Country Station Of The Year”
Prescription Bluegrass Congratulates KALH Just announced in an article on Music News Nashville’s web site: Otero County New Mexico’s Community Radio Station, 95.1 FM – KALH has been named by Nashville and L.A. based New Music Weekly Magazine as the nations Country Station of the Year. (the link to their … Continue reading
Prescription Bluegrass Affiliate KALH Wins “Country Station Of The Year”
Prescription Bluegrass Congratulates KALH Just announced in an article on Music News Nashville’s web site: Otero County New Mexico’s Community Radio Station, 95.1 FM – KALH has been named by Nashville and L.A. based New Music Weekly Magazine as the nations Country Station of the Year. (the link to their … Continue reading
Prescription Bluegrass Affiliate KALH Wins “Country Station Of The Year”
Prescription Bluegrass Congratulates KALH Just announced in an article on Music News Nashville’s web site: Otero County New Mexico’s Community Radio Station, 95.1 FM – KALH has been named by Nashville and L.A. based New Music Weekly Magazine as the nations Country Station of the Year. (the link to their … Continue reading
A.K & UNION STATION MAKE GRAMMY HISTORY!
The Grammys® are not usually a big night for Bluegrass. The genre is just too small compared to all the others and this year with everything being overshadowed by the tragic news of Whitney Houston’s premature death just the night before, this little historical significance almost went unnoticed. Rounder Records … Continue reading
A.K & UNION STATION MAKE GRAMMY HISTORY!
The Grammys® are not usually a big night for Bluegrass. The genre is just too small compared to all the others and this year with everything being overshadowed by the tragic news of Whitney Houston’s premature death just the night before, this little historical significance almost went unnoticed. Rounder Records … Continue reading
A.K & UNION STATION MAKE GRAMMY HISTORY!
The Grammys® are not usually a big night for Bluegrass. The genre is just too small compared to all the others and this year with everything being overshadowed by the tragic news of Whitney Houston’s premature death just the night before, this little historical significance almost went unnoticed. Rounder Records … Continue reading
The Tuttles with A.J. Lee Make California Bluegrass History
The Tuttles With A. J. Lee Repeats As Best Northern California Bluegrass Band The Tuttles With A. J. Lee is the first band to repeat as Northern California’s Best Bluegrass Band during the five-year run of the Northern California Bluegrass Awards. The band received the honor at a January 28, … Continue reading
The Tuttles with A.J. Lee Make California Bluegrass History
The Tuttles With A. J. Lee Repeats As Best Northern California Bluegrass Band The Tuttles With A. J. Lee is the first band to repeat as Northern California’s Best Bluegrass Band during the five-year run of the Northern California Bluegrass Awards. The band received the honor at a January 28, … Continue reading
The Tuttles with A.J. Lee Make California Bluegrass History
The Tuttles With A. J. Lee Repeats As Best Northern California Bluegrass Band The Tuttles With A. J. Lee is the first band to repeat as Northern California’s Best Bluegrass Band during the five-year run of the Northern California Bluegrass Awards. The band received the honor at a January 28, … Continue reading
Rural Rhythm Congratulates SPBGMA Nominees!
38th Annual SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEESincluding the following Rural Rhythm Records artists: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out nominated for: Vocal Group of the Year Bluegrass Band of the Year Entertaining Group of the Year Entertainer of the Year – Russell Moore Male Vocalist of the Year (Contemporary) – … Continue reading
Rural Rhythm Congratulates SPBGMA Nominees!
38th Annual SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEESincluding the following Rural Rhythm Records artists: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out nominated for: Vocal Group of the Year Bluegrass Band of the Year Entertaining Group of the Year Entertainer of the Year – Russell Moore Male Vocalist of the Year (Contemporary) – … Continue reading
Rural Rhythm Congratulates SPBGMA Nominees!
38th Annual SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEESincluding the following Rural Rhythm Records artists: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out nominated for: Vocal Group of the Year Bluegrass Band of the Year Entertaining Group of the Year Entertainer of the Year – Russell Moore Male Vocalist of the Year (Contemporary) – … Continue reading
Prescription Bluegrass Affiliate Nominated for Station of The Year!
ALAMOGORDO, NM RADIO STATION KALH FM HAS BEEN NOMINATED AS COUNTRY STATION OF THE YEAR BY NASHVILLE MUSIC PUBLICATION Nashville music publication NEW MUSIC WEEKLY which also has offices in Los Angeles has announced their list of nominees for various music awards which will be handed out this coming November … Continue reading
Prescription Bluegrass Affiliate Nominated for Station of The Year!
ALAMOGORDO, NM RADIO STATION KALH FM HAS BEEN NOMINATED AS COUNTRY STATION OF THE YEAR BY NASHVILLE MUSIC PUBLICATION Nashville music publication NEW MUSIC WEEKLY which also has offices in Los Angeles has announced their list of nominees for various music awards which will be handed out this coming November … Continue reading
Prescription Bluegrass Affiliate Nominated for Station of The Year!
ALAMOGORDO, NM RADIO STATION KALH FM HAS BEEN NOMINATED AS COUNTRY STATION OF THE YEAR BY NASHVILLE MUSIC PUBLICATION Nashville music publication NEW MUSIC WEEKLY which also has offices in Los Angeles has announced their list of nominees for various music awards which will be handed out this coming November … Continue reading
Steve Martin Practices for Grammy® with Jimmy Fallon
Steve Martin, recently nominated along with the Steep Canyon Rangers, for a Grammy® (for best bluegrass album – “Rare Bird Alert”) appeared with the Rangers on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night. As part of his zany Shtick, Martin wrangled Fallon into helping him practice for the big night. … Continue reading
Tom T. Hall gets Grammy Nomination for Best Children’s Album!
I Love: Tom T. Hall’s Songs of Fox Hollow has been nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced this week. You can hear the songs at www.songsoffoxhollow.com. Produced by Peter Cooper and Eric Brace, the CD is a … Continue reading
Tom T. Hall gets Grammy Nomination for Best Children’s Album!
I Love: Tom T. Hall’s Songs of Fox Hollow has been nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced this week. You can hear the songs at www.songsoffoxhollow.com. Produced by Peter Cooper and Eric Brace, the CD is a … Continue reading
Tom T. Hall gets Grammy Nomination for Best Children’s Album!
I Love: Tom T. Hall’s Songs of Fox Hollow has been nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced this week. You can hear the songs at www.songsoffoxhollow.com. Produced by Peter Cooper and Eric Brace, the CD is a … Continue reading
Grammy Nominations
Dr. Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Jim Lauderdale, The Del McCoury Band, Chris Thile and Michael Daves along with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will be grassing the Grammy Awards celebrations and parties come February. All have been announced as nominees for Bluegrass Album of the Year by the … Continue reading
Grammy Nominations
Dr. Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Jim Lauderdale, The Del McCoury Band, Chris Thile and Michael Daves along with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will be grassing the Grammy Awards celebrations and parties come February. All have been announced as nominees for Bluegrass Album of the Year by the … Continue reading
Grammy Nominations
Dr. Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Jim Lauderdale, The Del McCoury Band, Chris Thile and Michael Daves along with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will be grassing the Grammy Awards celebrations and parties come February. All have been announced as nominees for Bluegrass Album of the Year by the … Continue reading
Australia’s Country Music Assoc. Adds BLUEGRASS to Awards Category
News from the Country Music Association of Australia is that their Awards Advisory Committee met in September and put forward a number of suggestions for changes to the awards that were subsequently put to the professional membership for a vote. The votes have now been counted and all of the … Continue reading
Australia’s Country Music Assoc. Adds BLUEGRASS to Awards Category
News from the Country Music Association of Australia is that their Awards Advisory Committee met in September and put forward a number of suggestions for changes to the awards that were subsequently put to the professional membership for a vote. The votes have now been counted and all of the … Continue reading
Australia’s Country Music Assoc. Adds BLUEGRASS to Awards Category
News from the Country Music Association of Australia is that their Awards Advisory Committee met in September and put forward a number of suggestions for changes to the awards that were subsequently put to the professional membership for a vote. The votes have now been counted and all of the … Continue reading
Music Icon Ricky Skaggs Named Entertainer of the Year and Musician of the Year At 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
“I always try to entertain folks with good clean fun and stories from my youth,” says Skaggs of the Entertainer of the Year nod. “I always try to bring the gospel message of hope in Jesus Christ to our shows as well. I think now more than ever, people all … Continue reading
Music Icon Ricky Skaggs Named Entertainer of the Year and Musician of the Year At 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
“I always try to entertain folks with good clean fun and stories from my youth,” says Skaggs of the Entertainer of the Year nod. “I always try to bring the gospel message of hope in Jesus Christ to our shows as well. I think now more than ever, people all … Continue reading
Music Icon Ricky Skaggs Named Entertainer of the Year and Musician of the Year At 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
“I always try to entertain folks with good clean fun and stories from my youth,” says Skaggs of the Entertainer of the Year nod. “I always try to bring the gospel message of hope in Jesus Christ to our shows as well. I think now more than ever, people all … Continue reading
The Roys Named Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year At17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
Dynamic Live Performance With Ricky Skaggs & The Whites An Event Highlight Nashville, TN (October 28, 2011) — The Roys were named Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year during tonight’s 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards show. SiblingsLee and Elaine performed “That’s What Makes It Love,” with … Continue reading
The Roys Named Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year At17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
Dynamic Live Performance With Ricky Skaggs & The Whites An Event Highlight Nashville, TN (October 28, 2011) — The Roys were named Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year during tonight’s 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards show. SiblingsLee and Elaine performed “That’s What Makes It Love,” with … Continue reading
The Roys Named Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year At17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
Dynamic Live Performance With Ricky Skaggs & The Whites An Event Highlight Nashville, TN (October 28, 2011) — The Roys were named Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year during tonight’s 17th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards show. SiblingsLee and Elaine performed “That’s What Makes It Love,” with … Continue reading
Another Award for Jerry Douglas
Alison Krauss and Union Station Dobro player Jerry Douglas (Rounder Recording Artist) received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist from the Americana Music Association! The awards show (last Thursday evening) was hosted for the ninth time by songwriter Jim Lauderdale, and featured live performances by this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award … Continue reading
Another Award for Jerry Douglas
Alison Krauss and Union Station Dobro player Jerry Douglas (Rounder Recording Artist) received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist from the Americana Music Association! The awards show (last Thursday evening) was hosted for the ninth time by songwriter Jim Lauderdale, and featured live performances by this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award … Continue reading
Another Award for Jerry Douglas
Alison Krauss and Union Station Dobro player Jerry Douglas (Rounder Recording Artist) received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist from the Americana Music Association! The awards show (last Thursday evening) was hosted for the ninth time by songwriter Jim Lauderdale, and featured live performances by this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award … Continue reading
IBMA Announces Key Note Speakers for Conference!
Ronnie Reno, Chris Pandolfi, Yonder Mountain’s Ben Kaufmann and Dave Johnston to Be Featured at IBMA Keynote Events Sept. 26-27-28Here’s what World of Bluegrass Conference attendees can expect for Keynote addresses: WORLD OF BLUEGRASS KEYNOTE EVENTS: Ronnie Reno; BlueHighways TV, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition – Monday, September 26, … Continue reading
IBMA Announces Key Note Speakers for Conference!
Ronnie Reno, Chris Pandolfi, Yonder Mountain’s Ben Kaufmann and Dave Johnston to Be Featured at IBMA Keynote Events Sept. 26-27-28Here’s what World of Bluegrass Conference attendees can expect for Keynote addresses: WORLD OF BLUEGRASS KEYNOTE EVENTS: Ronnie Reno; BlueHighways TV, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition – Monday, September 26, … Continue reading
IBMA Announces Key Note Speakers for Conference!
Ronnie Reno, Chris Pandolfi, Yonder Mountain’s Ben Kaufmann and Dave Johnston to Be Featured at IBMA Keynote Events Sept. 26-27-28Here’s what World of Bluegrass Conference attendees can expect for Keynote addresses: WORLD OF BLUEGRASS KEYNOTE EVENTS: Ronnie Reno; BlueHighways TV, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition – Monday, September 26, … Continue reading
IBMA DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Greg Cahill Bill Knowlton Lilly Pavlak Geoff Stelling Roland White Nashville, TN….The International Bluegrass Music Association is proud to announce the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award, an honor which recognizes individuals in the bluegrass music industry who have fostered the music’s image with developments that will broaden the genre’s … Continue reading
IBMA DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Greg Cahill Bill Knowlton Lilly Pavlak Geoff Stelling Roland White Nashville, TN….The International Bluegrass Music Association is proud to announce the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award, an honor which recognizes individuals in the bluegrass music industry who have fostered the music’s image with developments that will broaden the genre’s … Continue reading
IBMA DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Greg Cahill Bill Knowlton Lilly Pavlak Geoff Stelling Roland White Nashville, TN….The International Bluegrass Music Association is proud to announce the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award, an honor which recognizes individuals in the bluegrass music industry who have fostered the music’s image with developments that will broaden the genre’s … Continue reading
NOMINEES ANNOUCED FOR INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
The Boxcars, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, The Gibson Brothers, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Lonesome River Band, Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers Lead ListNashville, Tenn….IBMA is proud to announce the nominees for the 22nd annualInternational Bluegrass Music Awards, scheduled for Thursday, September 29, … Continue reading
NOMINEES ANNOUCED FOR INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
The Boxcars, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, The Gibson Brothers, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Lonesome River Band, Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers Lead ListNashville, Tenn….IBMA is proud to announce the nominees for the 22nd annualInternational Bluegrass Music Awards, scheduled for Thursday, September 29, … Continue reading
NOMINEES ANNOUCED FOR INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS
The Boxcars, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, The Gibson Brothers, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Lonesome River Band, Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers Lead ListNashville, Tenn….IBMA is proud to announce the nominees for the 22nd annualInternational Bluegrass Music Awards, scheduled for Thursday, September 29, … Continue reading
DEL McCOURY AND GEORGE SHUFFLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME
…”Chill-bump raising screaming high tenor vocal stylist Del McCoury and pioneering guitarist George Shuffler newest inductees” – Sam Bush McCOURY AND SHUFFLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO … Continue reading
DEL McCOURY AND GEORGE SHUFFLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME
…”Chill-bump raising screaming high tenor vocal stylist Del McCoury and pioneering guitarist George Shuffler newest inductees” – Sam Bush McCOURY AND SHUFFLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO … Continue reading
DEL McCOURY AND GEORGE SHUFFLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME
…”Chill-bump raising screaming high tenor vocal stylist Del McCoury and pioneering guitarist George Shuffler newest inductees” – Sam Bush McCOURY AND SHUFFLER TO BE INDUCTED INTO … Continue reading
Laurie Lewis To Receive “Best Of The West” Award
Congratulations to Laurie Lewis! We received word from Laurie that she is to be honored with an award from the Folk Alliance Far-West, the western regional chapter of Folk Alliance International. Laurie writes: “I am so pleased to tell you that I have been selected by the Folk Alliance … Continue reading
Laurie Lewis To Receive “Best Of The West” Award
Congratulations to Laurie Lewis! We received word from Laurie that she is to be honored with an award from the Folk Alliance Far-West, the western regional chapter of Folk Alliance International. Laurie writes: “I am so pleased to tell you that I have been selected by the Folk Alliance … Continue reading
Laurie Lewis To Receive “Best Of The West” Award
Congratulations to Laurie Lewis! We received word from Laurie that she is to be honored with an award from the Folk Alliance Far-West, the western regional chapter of Folk Alliance International. Laurie writes: “I am so pleased to tell you that I have been selected by the Folk Alliance … Continue reading
Bluegrass Film Named Best Documentary – Music/Culture at the Film Festival of Colorado in June.
Fanning the Fire tells the story of a young teen who followed his dreams all the way to the main stage and why people, young and old, fall in love with bluegrass music.The film recently took home some honors when it was named Best Documentary-Music Culture at the Film Festival … Continue reading
Bluegrass Film Named Best Documentary – Music/Culture at the Film Festival of Colorado in June.
Fanning the Fire tells the story of a young teen who followed his dreams all the way to the main stage and why people, young and old, fall in love with bluegrass music.The film recently took home some honors when it was named Best Documentary-Music Culture at the Film Festival … Continue reading
Bluegrass Film Named Best Documentary – Music/Culture at the Film Festival of Colorado in June.
Fanning the Fire tells the story of a young teen who followed his dreams all the way to the main stage and why people, young and old, fall in love with bluegrass music.The film recently took home some honors when it was named Best Documentary-Music Culture at the Film Festival … Continue reading
Grascals Ham It Up With Suzanne Alexander
Three Wise GRASCALS Share A Smile With GAC-TV Show Host Suzanne Alexander Fun-filled On The Streets Segment Premieres Tuesday, August 2 The images of the “three wise monkeys” are known the world over – just like the super-hot pickin’, six-member Bluegrass band, The Grascals. On a rare break in touring, … Continue reading
Grascals Ham It Up With Suzanne Alexander
Three Wise GRASCALS Share A Smile With GAC-TV Show Host Suzanne Alexander Fun-filled On The Streets Segment Premieres Tuesday, August 2 The images of the “three wise monkeys” are known the world over – just like the super-hot pickin’, six-member Bluegrass band, The Grascals. On a rare break in touring, … Continue reading
Grascals Ham It Up With Suzanne Alexander
Three Wise GRASCALS Share A Smile With GAC-TV Show Host Suzanne Alexander Fun-filled On The Streets Segment Premieres Tuesday, August 2 The images of the “three wise monkeys” are known the world over – just like the super-hot pickin’, six-member Bluegrass band, The Grascals. On a rare break in touring, … Continue reading
The Roys Make the Cut in Round One of IBMA Voting!
The Roys take this opportunity to sincerely thank all their fans and IBMA Voting Members for the privilege of being on the second round ballot of voting for this year’s IBMA Awards. “We are very honored that we have been on your mind and just to be a candidate for … Continue reading
The Roys Make the Cut in Round One of IBMA Voting!
The Roys take this opportunity to sincerely thank all their fans and IBMA Voting Members for the privilege of being on the second round ballot of voting for this year’s IBMA Awards. “We are very honored that we have been on your mind and just to be a candidate for … Continue reading
The Roys Make the Cut in Round One of IBMA Voting!
The Roys take this opportunity to sincerely thank all their fans and IBMA Voting Members for the privilege of being on the second round ballot of voting for this year’s IBMA Awards. “We are very honored that we have been on your mind and just to be a candidate for … Continue reading
Sam Bush to Host 22nd International Bluegrass Music Awards!
Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says. “As a bluegrass fan and fellow Kentuckian, it’s especially important … Continue reading
Sam Bush to Host 22nd International Bluegrass Music Awards!
Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says. “As a bluegrass fan and fellow Kentuckian, it’s especially important … Continue reading
Sam Bush to Host 22nd International Bluegrass Music Awards!
Award-winning artist, band leader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards,” Bush says. “As a bluegrass fan and fellow Kentuckian, it’s especially important … Continue reading
Josh Slone to be presented with Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year award for “Josh Slone and CoalTown”
Bob Everhart, President of The Rural Roots Music Commission announced that Josh Slone & CoalTown have been selected to receive the Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year award for their self-titled new album released earlier this year on Rural Rhythm Records. This honor will be presented to Josh on … Continue reading
Josh Slone to be presented with Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year award for “Josh Slone and CoalTown”
Bob Everhart, President of The Rural Roots Music Commission announced that Josh Slone & CoalTown have been selected to receive the Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year award for their self-titled new album released earlier this year on Rural Rhythm Records. This honor will be presented to Josh on … Continue reading
Josh Slone to be presented with Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year award for “Josh Slone and CoalTown”
Bob Everhart, President of The Rural Roots Music Commission announced that Josh Slone & CoalTown have been selected to receive the Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year award for their self-titled new album released earlier this year on Rural Rhythm Records. This honor will be presented to Josh on … Continue reading
Bluegrass Artists Make NPR Listener’s Best-of-the-Year (so far) List
Thousands of votes poured in from NPR Music listeners in their poll for the best music of the year (so far). Three notable bluegrass artists/bands made the list of the top 100 according to NPR (National Public Radio) fans. …Allison Krauss Abigail Washburn …… Sarah Jarosz………. … Continue reading
Bluegrass Artists Make NPR Listener’s Best-of-the-Year (so far) List
Thousands of votes poured in from NPR Music listeners in their poll for the best music of the year (so far). Three notable bluegrass artists/bands made the list of the top 100 according to NPR (National Public Radio) fans. …Allison Krauss Abigail Washburn …… Sarah Jarosz………. … Continue reading
Bluegrass Artists Make NPR Listener’s Best-of-the-Year (so far) List
Thousands of votes poured in from NPR Music listeners in their poll for the best music of the year (so far). Three notable bluegrass artists/bands made the list of the top 100 according to NPR (National Public Radio) fans. …Allison Krauss Abigail Washburn …… Sarah Jarosz………. … Continue reading
Rhonda Vincent Tops The Awards List
According to BMP (Bluegrass Music Profiles), in a post today regarding Rhonda Vincent’s recent pairing with Country star Gene Watson for a duet album, ”Vincent is the Most Awarded Artist in Bluegrass Music” with over 80 awards; including a record breaking 10 consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards from the … Continue reading
Rhonda Vincent Tops The Awards List
According to BMP (Bluegrass Music Profiles), in a post today regarding Rhonda Vincent’s recent pairing with Country star Gene Watson for a duet album, ”Vincent is the Most Awarded Artist in Bluegrass Music” with over 80 awards; including a record breaking 10 consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards from the … Continue reading
Rhonda Vincent Tops The Awards List
According to BMP (Bluegrass Music Profiles), in a post today regarding Rhonda Vincent’s recent pairing with Country star Gene Watson for a duet album, ”Vincent is the Most Awarded Artist in Bluegrass Music” with over 80 awards; including a record breaking 10 consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards from the … Continue reading
JOSH SLONE DECLARED “BEST CLASSIC BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEAR” BY RURAL ROOTS COMMISSION
We are extremely pleased to announce that Josh Slone, of Littcarr, Kentucky, has been selected to receive “Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year”, …said Robert Everhart, President of the National Traditional Country Music Association and who sits on the Rural Roots Commission. Josh is the lead vocalist and guitarist of … Continue reading
JOSH SLONE DECLARED "BEST CLASSIC BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEAR" BY RURAL ROOTS COMMISSION
We are extremely pleased to announce that Josh Slone, of Littcarr, Kentucky, has been selected to receive “Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year”, …said Robert Everhart, President of the National Traditional Country Music Association and who sits on the Rural Roots Commission. Josh is the lead vocalist and guitarist of … Continue reading
JOSH SLONE DECLARED “BEST CLASSIC BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEAR” BY RURAL ROOTS COMMISSION
We are extremely pleased to announce that Josh Slone, of Littcarr, Kentucky, has been selected to receive “Best Classic Bluegrass Album of the Year”, …said Robert Everhart, President of the National Traditional Country Music Association and who sits on the Rural Roots Commission. Josh is the lead vocalist and guitarist of … Continue reading
Former Bluegrass Boy Buddy Griffin Gets State’s Highest Folklife Honor!
West Virginia’s highest folklife honor, The Vandalia Award, will be presented to renowned multi-instrumentalist and advocate for bluegrass and traditional country music, Buddy Griffin, on Friday, May 27, at the 35th Anniversary Vandalia Gathering. The West Virginia State Division of Culture and History says Buddy Griffin will receive the Vandalia … Continue reading
Former Bluegrass Boy Buddy Griffin Gets State’s Highest Folklife Honor!
West Virginia’s highest folklife honor, The Vandalia Award, will be presented to renowned multi-instrumentalist and advocate for bluegrass and traditional country music, Buddy Griffin, on Friday, May 27, at the 35th Anniversary Vandalia Gathering. The West Virginia State Division of Culture and History says Buddy Griffin will receive the Vandalia … Continue reading
Former Bluegrass Boy Buddy Griffin Gets State’s Highest Folklife Honor!
West Virginia’s highest folklife honor, The Vandalia Award, will be presented to renowned multi-instrumentalist and advocate for bluegrass and traditional country music, Buddy Griffin, on Friday, May 27, at the 35th Anniversary Vandalia Gathering. The West Virginia State Division of Culture and History says Buddy Griffin will receive the Vandalia … Continue reading
Rural Rhythm Solicits IBMA Votes With Creativity
It’s IBMA Voting Time! The competition for the 2011 Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the rest now begin the campaign for recognition. This is the time of year when IBMA members’ Email Inboxes get jammed with Newsletters, Press Releases and a plethora of … Continue reading
Rural Rhythm Solicits IBMA Votes With Creativity
It’s IBMA Voting Time! The competition for the 2011 Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the rest now begin the campaign for recognition. This is the time of year when IBMA members’ Email Inboxes get jammed with Newsletters, Press Releases and a plethora of … Continue reading
Rural Rhythm Solicits IBMA Votes With Creativity
It’s IBMA Voting Time! The competition for the 2011 Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, and all the rest now begin the campaign for recognition. This is the time of year when IBMA members’ Email Inboxes get jammed with Newsletters, Press Releases and a plethora of … Continue reading
IBMA Converts to Electronic Voting
As announced last spring, balloting for the many stages of IBMA Board Elections, Hall of Fame Induction and IBMA Awards will all take place on-line this year. The International Bluegrass Music Association has partnered with eBallot for delivering ballots and elections. Voting Members should check their emails beginning today to … Continue reading
IBMA Converts to Electronic Voting
As announced last spring, balloting for the many stages of IBMA Board Elections, Hall of Fame Induction and IBMA Awards will all take place on-line this year. The International Bluegrass Music Association has partnered with eBallot for delivering ballots and elections. Voting Members should check their emails beginning today to … Continue reading
IBMA Nominations Open
Nominations Open for Special Awards, DEADLINE: JUNE 30 Nominations are currently being accepted from IBMA members for the following awards, to be presented during World of Bluegrass Week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, in Nashvile, Tenn. Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year Print Media Person of the Year Best … Continue reading
IBMA Nominations Open
Nominations Open for Special Awards, DEADLINE: JUNE 30 Nominations are currently being accepted from IBMA members for the following awards, to be presented during World of Bluegrass Week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, in Nashvile, Tenn. Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year Print Media Person of the Year Best … Continue reading