The Caverns, an underground music venue in Pelham, TN which regularly hosts bluegrass artists, has been named the 2025 Theater of the Year in the Academy of Country Music Industry Awards. Located more than 300 feet below the surface of the
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Photos from ROMP 2025
Sam Bush at ROMP 2025 - photo © Alex Morgan Imaging Thanks to the folks at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum for sharing this gallery of photos from their annual ROMP festival, short for River of Music Party.
Crooked River Gathering launches in Maine
As many folks already know, Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival, founded by Patti Crooker in 1979, held its final festival in 2024. The property in Thomas Point, Maine was sold, and the new owners will not be continuing the Labor
The McCourys and Jerry Douglas invite you to a Family Pickin’ Party
Del McCoury and the boys, along with Jerry Douglas, have put together a unique new bluegrass immersion experience for serious students and fans, set to run just after New Years of 2026. They've also invited other top pickers like Sierra
Photos from the 50th anniversary Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley
Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee at the 2025 Father's Day Bluegrass Festival - photo © Robin Frenette Many thanks to the good folks with the California Bluegrass Association for sharing this gallery of photos from the 50th anniversary edition of their
2025 Georgia State Fiddlers’ Convention results
Beginner fiddle contestant at the 2025 Georgia State Fiddlers' Convention - photo © Libby Lindblom Many thanks to Libby Lindblom of Headin' Home Bluegrass who shared the results of the 2025 Georgia State Fiddlers' Convention, and this gallery of photos from
24th annual Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival report
The Po' Ramblin' Boys at the 2025 Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival - photo © Dennis Crawford Bluegrass promoter Candi Sawyer and her family delivered another unforgettable festival on the grounds of the Tunbridge World’s Fair in Tunbridge, VT. The 24th annual Jenny Brook
44th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival report
Ron Thomason at the 2025 Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival - photo © Nancy Morris Photography After a wet and chilly spring across the Northeast, the sun finally broke through just in time for the 44th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, held
Bluegrass on the Snake – new festival in Idaho
Folks in southeastern Idaho will have their own bluegrass festival this September, when Bluegrass on the Snake kicks off in Jefferson County. It will be held September 5-7 at the Rigby Rodeo Grounds. The festival is the brainchild of Teresa and
Trey Hensley makes his Opry debut
Trey Hensley on the Grand Ole Opry - photo © Chris Hollo, courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry Though he's graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry dozens of times during his musical career, flatpicker and vocalist Trey Hensley made










