MerleFest Announces Initial Lineup and Return of the Late Night Jam

Nancy PoseyNov 12, 2024November 12, 20240

November 12, 2024 (Wilkesboro, NC) The initial 2025 lineup for the 37th annual MerleFest, set for April 24–27, was announced today, with the return of some favorite North Carolina-based groups, including The Avett Brothers and Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange). This year’s lineup also includes the legendary singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt, IBMA...

Tony Trischka’s ‘Earl Jam’ Gets Grammy Nomination

Nancy PoseyNov 11, 2024November 11, 20240

This year has been good to Tony Trischka, but not without major effort on his part. With his own place solidly secured in the world of bluegrass banjo, Trischka has taken on a labor of love honoring one of his banjo heroes Earl Scruggs. With the release of Earl Jam,...

Creed’s Are You Ready? Tour Brings a Sold-Out Night to Nashville

Alma ReedNov 11, 20240

[gallery columns=”1″ size=”full” type=”single-slider” ids=”33346″] Creed’s Are You Ready? Tour returned to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a sold-out show on a crisp evening, reaffirming why their music continues to captivate fans nearly 30 years after their debut. Fresh off a successful August performance in the same city, Creed’s ability to...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Closes Farewell Tour at The Mother Church

Nancy PoseyNov 9, 2024November 10, 20240

By the time most bands have been touring more than 50 years, their concerts are more like tributes shows with sometimes only one token original member. Not so for Nitty Gritty Dirty Band, who just closed out “All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour” with two shows at Nashville’s historic...

Henhouse Prowlers Release ‘Line the Avenues’ in Time for Veterans Day

Nancy PoseyNov 7, 2024November 9, 20240

In advance of Veteran’s Day, the Chicago-based bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers released their single “Line the Avenues,” an intensely personal song for banjo player Ben Wright. The idea for the song, as reflected in the final verse, originated years ago when Wright was visiting his paternal grandparents in West Bend,...

High Lonesome Releases Self-Titled Debut Album

Nancy PoseyNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

While Chuck Sitero has been fronting High Lonesome in various iterations for a while, the bluegrass band’s self-titled first album came together as the band itself gelled. Hailing from outside Atlanta, Sitero and his wife headed to Colorado during the beginning of Covid. “We realized we were not going to...

BEAT Brings King Crimson To Life in Nashville, TN

Nathan LeslieOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

Dating back to the late 1800’s, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium has played host to a vast array of performers and entertainers. “The Mother Church of Country Music” has seen its fair share of country music legends but this October 28th evening brought along quite a different sound. Paying tribute to...

Everclear: An Unforgettable Night Of Late-90s Alt-Rock Nostalgia

Josh TrotterOct 30, 2024October 31, 20240

The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, proved to be the perfect setting for an unforgettable night of late-90s alt-rock nostalgia as Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Marcy Playground, and Everclear brought their legendary sounds to the subterranean venue. Known for its unique location—a massive underground cave system transformed into a live music venue—The...

Appalachian Aid Benefit Concert@City Winery–Nashville

Nancy PoseyOct 30, 2024October 31, 20240

(Cover Photo: Laci Mack) On October 28, City Winery was the setting for Appalachian Aid, a benefit concert for people living in the tri-state area affected by Hurricane Helene. The idea for the project was born when members of the Kristy Cox and Grasstime, returning home from IBMA World of...

Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion Tour Shines at Nissan Stadium, Nashville

Alma ReedOct 20, 2024October 20, 20240

Post Malone brings his F-1 Trillion Tour to Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, delivering an unforgettable night. The F-1 Trillion Tour is Post Malone’s bold leap into country music, blending the genre’s heart and soul with his signature sound. Touring in support of his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion, Post is bringing...

CMHOF&M Nashville Cats Program Honors Jerry Douglas

Scruggs Fest Announces 2026 Line-up

A Rainy Nashville Night with The Strumbellas