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“Availability” Released as Second Single from Vol. 2 of Hartford Project

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0245
If one’s life is measured by what is left behind, the legacy of the late musical icon John Hartford continues to grow exponentially. The discovery by his daughter Katie Harford Hogue of notebooks full of handwritten original fiddle tunes led first to a book collecting some of his unrecorded tunes,......
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Rick Faris’ New Single Advises “Bend, Don’t Break”

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0491
With the release of “Bend, Don’t Break,” Rick Faris brings in a slate of bluegrass talent to back him on the first single from his upcoming album due for release in June. Recognized as the IBMA New Artist of the Year, Faris has racked up a total of 8 IBMA......
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SPBGMA Celebrates Fifty Years of Bluegrass

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0244
The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in American is a mouthful; most folks just call it SPBGMA (pronounced SPIG-ma). January 23–26 marked the 50th anniversary of the annual convention, held at the Music City Sheraton in Nashville. All it takes to immerse oneself in the experience is walking......
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Becky Buller’s Single “Reach” Kicks off the New Year

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0559
As all the “Best of 2024” lists are making the rounds, on January 4, Becky Buller released what could be the ideal theme song for anyone looking forward toward 2025. On the heels of her Jubilee song cycle, in which Buller opened up with her personal struggles with depression, she......
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Oxford American Music Issue Explores Memphis

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0318
Since Oxford American began publishing more than a quarter of a century ago, the magazine has undergone a number of changes—including new leadership and relocation from Oxford, Mississippi, to Little Rock, Arkansas. One aspect that has not changed is the publication’s commitment to good writing, showcased this month in Volume......
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Tony Trischka’s ‘Earl Jam’ Gets Grammy Nomination

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0459
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,......
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Henhouse Prowlers Release ‘Line the Avenues’ in Time for Veterans Day

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0491
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,......
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Appalachian Aid Benefit Concert@City Winery–Nashville

Nancy Posey
by Nancy Posey0465
(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......
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Tony Martinez Unleashes Debut Album Everywhere West — A New Era of Outlaw Country Begins

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by MCMM STAFF01992
August 16, 2024 – Rising Nashville-based outlaw country artist Tony Martinez is making a bold statement with the release of his debut full-length album, Everywhere West, via Slumerican. The 13-song collection, co-produced by Martinez and rapper Yelawolf, is already earning Tony comparisons to such legendary artists as George Strait, Randy Travis, George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Waylon......