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Where the Soul Never Dies: CM Hall Celebrates the Stanley Brothers

Nancy Posey
On the heels of their induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Carter and Ralph Stanleyβ€”the Stanley Brothersβ€”were celebrated by some of the brightest stars of bluegrass and country music. The show coincided with the upcoming release of a tribute album Where the Soul Never Dies: Celebrating 80 Years......
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Appalachian Aid Benefit Concert@City Winery–Nashville

Nancy Posey
(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......
FESTIVALS MERLEFEST

A Rookie’s Guide to MerleFest

Nancy Posey
You’ve been promising yourself you’d make it to MerleFest for years. Now you’ve committed. You have your four-day pass (because who would want to miss a daylight?) Now what? WEATHER Expect all four seasons in one day. The end of April in the South is the epitome of fickleness. It......
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Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame presents Day Two of Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey

Nancy Posey
On Friday, March 26, Vince Herman and Leftover Salmon hosted the evening performances at the celebration of Jerry Garcia’s bluegrass journey at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. Featured performers included Eric Thompson, David Nelson, and Pete Wernick, three original members of the Black Mountain......
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Opening Night–Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey at Bluegrass Hall of Fame

Nancy Posey
Chris Joslin, director of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, KY, introduced the Sam Grisman Project to the stage for the first night of the β€œJerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey,” noting that Sam β€œliterally has this music in his DA.” Opening with β€œThanks, Jerry,” Grisman and his band......
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MerleFest, presented by Window World, announces 2021 festival September 16-19

Johnny Giles
Artist Announcement Celebration scheduled for June 10, vendor applications open April 15, and Chris Austin Songwriting Contest accepting entries April 15 to June 15 April 12, 2021 – Wilkesboro, North Carolina –Β Festivalgoers and music fans worldwide will be delighted to know thatΒ MerleFest, presented by Window World, will officially reconveneΒ September 16-19,......