The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards along with this year’s recipients of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award and the newest inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. The announcements were made during a special live event held at …
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Fresh off their win as IBMA’s 2024 New Artist of the Year, East Nash Grass is riding high with the release of their poignant new single, “Lonesome Song,” (listen above) a heartfelt glimpse into their upcoming album All God’s Children, out August 22 on Mountain Fever Records. And Nashville fans …
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Nashville-based independent artist Carl Ray has just unveiled his latest single, “Get On Board,” (listen above) a stirring gospel-bluegrass anthem produced by Grammy-winner Greg Cole and released on Sucarnoochee Records. A passionate call to faith and renewal, the song blends spiritual urgency with masterful musicianship—offering listeners a heartfelt reminder that …
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Western North Carolina bluegrass band Nick Chandler and Delivered are celebrating the release of not one—but two—brand-new singles, each capturing a different dimension of their musical identity. Out now via Pinecastle Records, the new tracks—“Hazel Creek” (listen above) and “Follow the Leader” (listen below) are available on all digital and …
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Nashville’s own GRAMMY-nominated all-female bluegrass powerhouse Sister Sadie returns today with their long-awaited fourth studio album, All Will Be Well, out now via Mountain Home Music Company. Known for their tight harmonies, and fearless songwriting, the band continues to break boundaries with their most personal project to date. The title …
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Leftover Salmon’s new album is out today via Compass Records. For the first time ever, the band wrote the album together in a single session as a group. Longtime friend of the band and storied songwriter Aaron Raitiere also joined the band for the writing session. The resulting album captures …
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Bluegrass powerhouse Sister Sadie is gearing up for the release of their new album, All Will Be Well, dropping June 27 via Mountain Home Music Company—and it might just be their most emotionally resonant work yet. “We didn’t set out to make a ‘90s country-meets-bluegrass record,” says Deanie Richardson, the …
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If you’re looking for one of the best road trips from Nashville for a weekend filled with incredible live music, stunning natural beauty, and a one-of-a-kind festival experience, then CaveFest is calling your name. One of Nashville.com’s favorite music destinations, The Caverns will host the 4th annual CaveFest this October, …
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Today four-time Grammy-nominated bluegrass quintet The Seldom Scene has shared their latest single “Man at the Crossroads,” (listen above) a wistful reflection on times gone by. “I have known of this song for a long time,” says dobro player Fred Travers of the expertly penned and beautifully performed number. “It …
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It’s a long way from Nashville but having just made my first trip there, I can tell you Ireland is all about the music. The Kilkenny Roots Music Festival was off the charts last May. Amazing country with friendly music loving people. That said, the IBMA just announced Ireland’s premiere …
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