Also just out today is a new single from Billy Blue Records for Appalachian Road Show, a song from Cahalen Morrison called Won't Be Long. This group has developed a sterling reputation for taking bluegrass music in different directions; not in
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town from Kody Norris
It's that time again! Christmas music is making its way to Bluegrass Today! And we start with everybody's favorite bluegrass Christmas elf, Kody Norris, and his new version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Can you just picture Kody and
No-See-Um Stomp from Deanie Richardson & Kimber Ludiker
Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker are not simply two of the finer fiddlers working in and around bluegrass, they each also lead award-winning all-female supergroups. Deanie fiddles with Sister Sadie, and Kimber with Della Mae, though both are also involved
Australian bluegrass award nominations announced
The Country Music Association of Australia has announced the nominees for their 2026 Toyota Golden Guitar Awards. These have been awarded annually since 1973 to recognise, celebrate and honor excellence and outstanding achievement in Australian country music. The island nation has
Needle In The Heart of West Virginia video premiere from Rebekah Speer
Huckleberry Records has a new music for Rebekah Speer and her current single, Needle In The Heart of West Virginia, set for release tomorrow. They have graciously offered it to our readers a day early, and we are delighted to
Rick Dollar Show sets up shop at Randy Wood Guitars
Rick Dollar, host of the syndicated radio program and podcast, The Rick Dollar Show, has announced a partnership with Randy Wood Guitars & Pickin' Parlor in Bloomingdale, GA. Wood is a builder of fine, professional-grade guitars and mandolins, who also
Muddy Shoes from Blue Highway
New music from Blue Highway! That's always worthy of your attention, even now in their 31st year as a touring and recording outfit. Today Down The Road Records has released Muddy Shoes, written by mandolinist Shawn Lane and his frequent co-writer,
Boston Bluegrass Union announces the Stan Zdonik Award
The Boston Bluegrass Union, responsible for promoting bluegrass music throughout the wide-ranging Boston area, as well as putting on the beloved Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, has announced the renaming of their annual awards. Long known as the BBU Heritage Awards, their
Mary’s Rock from Dale Ann Bradley
Pinecastle Records has a new single from a perennial bluegrass favorite, Dale Ann Bradley, a captivating story song about a beautiful young woman whose fate was sealed by scheming men. It's called Mary's Rock, a mid-tempo burner written by Ellen Britton and Will Hopkins,
King of Tripoli from Jeff Autry
Veteran guitar master Jeff Autry has released a new single with Huckleberry Records, a jazzy, new acoustic-style instrumental number he wrote called King of Tripoli. We all know Jeff's bluegrass playing through his participation on the many Scott Vestal projects, Bluegrass










