American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, a Famed Bluegrass Picker Performed in the Nation’s Capital for 500,000 Demonstrators in Protest of the Vietnam War

On November 15, 1969, an iconic bluegrass picker broke off from the Nashville establishment and performed at a Vietnam War protest.

Grammy-Nominated Bluegrass Star Says Willie Nelson 'Took $1,000 Bucks From Me Real Quick' — But He’d Lose It All Again Just to Sit in Johnny Cash's Poker Place

Billy Strings lost big to Willie Nelson but says the real jackpot was getting to play Trigger and share the same poker table ...
American Songwriter

6 Essential Songs for Beginning Bluegrass Music Fans

Bill Monroe didn’t invent bluegrass music, but he refined it and is the person most often referred to as the “Father of Bluegrass.” The classic instrumentation includes upright bass, banjo, fiddle, ...
WUNC

The subtle differences between old-time and bluegrass music

This Friday and Saturday, Raleigh Wide Open is taking over the streets of our state's capital. The festival is a celebration of American roots music ranging from gospel to folk and also features arts, ...
Tennessean

Ricky Skaggs talks bluegrass music's timeless influence ahead of Ryman concert

Having achieved a combined 55 years in both bluegrass and country music, 15-time Grammy-winner and Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs speaks with The Tennessean about his forthcoming Christmas ...
The Herald-Dispatch

David Parmley celebrates 50 years in bluegrass with Fly In Café show

HUNTINGTON — A special concert will happen at the Fly In Café this weekend when bluegrass veteran David Parmley brings his band to Huntington to celebrate 50 years in the music business. The concert ...