Popular syndicated bluegrass radio host Cindy Baucom, whose Knee Deep in Bluegrass show is heard on 70 US terrestrial radio stations and another dozen online, made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, April 12 as a guest
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Peter Thompson celebrates 50 years on the air
Peter Thompson in the Vancouver Co-op Radio tape library (c. 1977) Peter Thompson, long time host of the Bluegrass Signal radio program on KALW in San Francisco, CA, has prepared a very special show to celebrate his 50 years as a
Laci Mack signs on with Little Sugar Creek Farm
Bluegrass photographer Laci Mack has been one of favorites for several years. Not only does she do a wonderful job documenting live performances, both indoors and out, but she is a delight to work with and turns in beautiful images
IBMA Foundation announces 2025 Arnold Shultz grants
The IBMA Foundation, which fosters the growth of bluegrass music through educational and philanthropic efforts, has announced the awarding of $13,500 in grants from their Arnold Shultz Fund for 2025. Arnold Shultz was a mentor to Bill Monroe back in Kentucky,
Nu-Blu releases first fully AI-produced bluegrass music video for Time
Though bluegrass music has done well in recent years when it comes to jumping in on new tech developments, that wasn't always the case. Back when CDs had already become the standard in the industry, you could still buy 8-track
Bronwyn’s big Opry debut
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes debuts at the Grand Ole Opry (4/2/25) - photo © Sophia Sharp Photography We reported earlier this week that Nashville fiddling sensation Bronwyn Keith-Hynes was to make her Grand Ole Opry debut as a solo artist on Wednesday, April
The Wrong Girl video from Kristy Cox
Billy Blue Records has cooked up a fun music video for their new single with Kristy Cox, a grassed-up reworking of Lee Ann Womack's The Wrong Girl, originally released in 2004. It's included on Kristy's current Let It Burn album. Written
I’ve Made It Home video from Shelton & Williams
Turnberry Records has released a striking video for I've Made It Home, their current single for Shelton & Williams. Written and sung by Johnny Williams, one of the finest and most authentic traditional, mountain-style vocalists we have in contemporary bluegrass, it's
Strings for Dreams raffle for a Deering Maple Blossom banjo
The IBMA Foundation has announced their 2025 Strings for Dreams raffle, with proceeds going to the Foundation's work to foster the growth of bluegrass music through educational programs, scholarships, and grants. Strings for Dreams offers their raffles based on vintage and
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes to make Opry debut April 2
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes - photo © Michael Weintrob Dazzling young bluegrass fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes will be making her Grand Ole Opry debut tomorrow night, April 2, in Nashville. Bronwyn has turned heads wherever she has played, from her teen years performing Irish music,










