Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of bluegrass supergroup Southern Legacy to the label. Stuffed to the gills with veteran bluegrass heroes, the band boasts the services of Josh Williams on guitar, Don Rigsby on mandolin, Ron Block on banjo,
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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
Adam Frazier passes
Adam Frazier, 31, passed away from Stage 4 stomach cancer on Wednesday, July 16. An upright bass player, he was a member of Flint Hill, a talented group that took first place at numerous central North Carolina fiddlers' conventions, and
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
Norman Adams passes
Norman Adams, 90, owner of Adams Bluegrass LLC, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, following a period of declining health. He and his wife, Judy, were promoters of 10 family-oriented bluegrass festivals for 45 years, presenting the biggest names in
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










