Ralph Stanley II, son of the great Dr. Ralph and current leader of The Clinch Mountain Boys, has been hospitalized for treatment of a gastro-intestinal issue at the Indian Path Community Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Members of his band report that
Author: John Lawless
Blockade Runner video from Ashley Lewis
Ashley Lewis, who in addition to being an independent bluegrass artist, singer, and songwriter is also our Executive Marketing Manager here at Bluegrass Today, has released a music video for a song she recorded back in 2014, using the digital
Dan Eubanks signs with Common Loon Records
Dan Eubanks, who we've known as the bassist with Special Consensus this past dozen years, has signed with Common Loon Records as a solo artist. During this same period, Dan has released a pair of albums of his original material -
Man on the Moon video from Tray Wellington
Award-winning banjoist Tray Wellington and his talented band have a new single and accompanying music video released today. It's a song he wrote and sings called Man on the Moon, which showcases Tray's more experimental approach to the banjo and
Think of What You’ve Done from Trish Plays Bass
Trish Plays Bass, aka Trish Imbrogno of Pittsburgh, has chosen one of the most classic of classic Stanley Brothers songs for her first ever single, from her debut album expected this fall. Her cut of Think of What You've Done is
Ralph’s Banjo Special video from Alison, Kristin, and Gena
Kristin Scott Benson, Gena Britt, and Alison Brown in the Compass Records Studio Amongst yesterday's nominees announced for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were two for a banjo tune first recorded by The Stanley Brothers in 1959, Ralph's Banjo Special.
Rob & Trey taking a break after this year
Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes - photo © Jeff Fasano Acoustic power duo Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley have announced that they will be putting their touring act on hiatus at the end of 2025. The two have worked together for
2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards nominees
Once again the mid-summer bluegrass season got a big boost this morning as the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for their 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in a press conference at the Nashville studios of SiriusXM. The event
Skaggs Place Studio to reopen near Nashville
Charlotte Scott, Ricky Skaggs, and Sean Badum at Skaggs Place Studio Ricky Skaggs has announced the reopening of his popular Skaggs Place Studio tomorrow, July 16, after several years of extensive remodeling and renovation. Opened in 1968 by Duane Allen of the
North Side Gal drops for Russell Moore with AKUS
Down The Road Records has released another single from Arcadia, the new album for Alison Krauss & Union Station. North Side Gal is perhaps the most fun track on the record, featuring Russell Moore, who has joined AKUS for this project










