Nominations for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards were announced by The Recording Academy. The Boxcars, Dailey & Vincent, Della Mae, James King and the Del McCoury Band lead off for the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award nominations. This is always an exciting time for bluegrass bands and probably even more exciting for the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year Della Mae. Della Mae has had an outstanding year getting recognized, nominated and awarded for top awards in music. The Grammy nomination adding to their year.
McMinnville, TN -- The fourth season of PBS' Emmy-winning Bluegrass Underground series - the best looking and sounding music on television - will feature some of the biggest names in bluegrass, Americana, roots-rock and the cutting edges of acoustic music. But you don't have to wait for it to come to your TV. Expanded to four days, the marathon video shoot is scheduled for March 7-9, 2014, in the Volcano Room of Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, Tenn., with tickets going on sale soon at www.bluegrassunderground.com.
Abingdon, VA -- For the second year, the Town of Abingdon has partnered with Barter Theatre and Bonefire Brands to kick off the 2014 Abingdon Music Experience with the January Jams concert series. This series will include 7 total concerts, starting January 9, and run every Friday and Saturday during January. “We are excited to expand the number of shows offered from 4 to 7 this year after the overwhelmingly positive response last year,” explains Sara Cardinale, Special Events Coordinator for the ACVB.
Asheville, NC -- Mandolinist, vocalist and songwriter Jeff Austin is joining forces with The Here and Now, featuring banjoist Danny Barnes and Larry & Jenny Keel on guitar and bass for several shows in the MidWest in early March 2014.
Cumming, GA -- The International Bluegrass Music Association's 5-Time Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, is proud to announce the addition of two new members to his illustrious band, IIIrd Tyme Out; Keith McKinnon on banjo and Blake Johnson on bass. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will be unveiling their new band lineup when they perform in Galax, VA on January 4, 2014, for the Fairview Ruritan Club. Other dates in January include Grayson, KY, Clay City, KY and Fort Payne, AL. For more information on Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, including a complete list of 2014 tour dates, please visit www.iiirdtymeout.com.
The sixth annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention is just around the corner! The convention takes place Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at the Plemmons Student Union on the campus of Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. This is an all day event. The Fiddlers Convention is free to the public, though there is an entry fee for the competitions. Registration begins at 10:00am, check the 2014 Competition Schedule for contest times. The 2014 Convention registration for competing is $5, admission is FREE to all. The event features luthiers gathering, jamming, workshops, and competitions for adult and youth.
Banjo player announced, "I thought I'd write a little note about the circumstances of my leaving The Clay Hess Band, since a good deal of my friends have been asking, and for some reason, people always seem to assume the worst." The change isn't due to anything wrong -- quite the contrary. The band has announced on Facebook that Zach Gilmer has joined the Clay Hess Band on banjo.
Abingdon, Virginia – The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail proudly presents a The Crooked Road Youth Music Series at Heartwood concert on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway in Abingdon, Virginia. The concert will feature the up and coming youth groups Gravel Road and Pike City.
Marion, VA -- Nine year old Carson Peters recently appeared on the Jay Leno Show. This young man from Piney Flats, Tennessee amazes audiences wherever he performs including Leno and the national television audience a few weeks ago. In 2008, Carson and his parents began attending Old-time and Bluegrass festivals where Carson could hear and jam with some very talented musicians as well as compete in youth fiddle competitions. His most noteworthy contest wins have taken place at the Bluegrass and Old-time Fiddlers’ Convention in Mt. Airy, NC where he has received first place in the Youth Old-time Fiddle, Bluegrass Fiddle and Youth Folk Song categories. He has also received the most promising young talent award at this festival in multiple years. Carson was also named Tennessee State Peewee Fiddle Champion for 2010 in Clarksville, Tennessee and has also won first place in the Youth Old-Time and the Youth Bluegrass Fiddle category at the famous Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, Virginia.
Almost a year ago The Masters of Bluegrass proudly announced their first ever show as a band with Del McCoury, JD Crowe, Bobby Hicks, Jerry McCoury, and Bobby Osborne in the lineup. After a year of playing some of the best venues and festivals in the country and making some amazing music and memories, this Sunday, December 8, the bluegrass supergroup will play their last show in Naples, FL at The Philharmonic Center for the Arts.
The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year, Della Mae, is all excited that the group will be making their Grand Ole Opry debut in just a week. The band says, "We couldn't be more proud. We'll be playing alongside Martina McBride, the Rascal Flatts, and more. It's a bluegrass miracle! Stream audio at WSM Radio - www.wsm.com, or download the Grand Ole Opry app. This will be our final show of the year, and what a way to top off an incredible year. Thanks to all of you for the continued support."
I a sudden announcement, banjo artist Barry Crabtree announced, "I'm no longer playing with the James King band so if anybody needs a banjo player or some fill in work let me know, thanks." Barry is an accomplished artists as he's been playing banjo most of his entire life. Most recently, he has been performing with the James King Band. He is now actively seeking new opportunities and getting ready for the next path in his musical career.
Lexington, KY -- One of the most respected names in bluegrass music plays Lebanon, Kentucky during a festival of bluegrass music. Award-winning Lonesome River Band headlines the January 24-25, 2014, event – a weekend that also brings new group Flatt Lonesome and The Moron Brothers (“purveyors of fine bluegrass”), to the small town located in central Kentucky. They will perform along with other bluegrass music entertainers during the annual Bluegrass in the Bluegrass Festival that also includes a celebration of another Kentucky tradition, quilting. See the schedule by clicking here.
Franklin, TN -- GRAMMY Winner Brad Davis is winding up a great year of success from his 'Walk On Faith' project and poised to raise the bar in 2014 with the release of his latest album, A Bluegrass Tribute to George Jones. The new project is set to release to all major digital outlets on December 10, 2013 on the Franklin, TN based label, BlueGrass Valley Record. A collectable CD version of the project will also be made available.
Valdese, NC -- North Carolina natives, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, will bring their chart-topping bluegrass hits to the Old Rock School in Valdese on Friday, December 6, as part of the Bluegrass at the Rock Concert Series. Fellow Tar Heels Lou Reid & Carolina will also be performing. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Nominations for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards were announced by The Recording Academy. The Boxcars, Dailey & Vincent, Della Mae, James King and the Del McCoury Band lead off for the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award nominations. This is always an exciting time for bluegrass bands and probably even more exciting for the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year Della Mae. Della Mae has had an outstanding year getting recognized, nominated and awarded for top awards in music. The Grammy nomination adding to their year.
McMinnville, TN -- The fourth season of PBS' Emmy-winning Bluegrass Underground series - the best looking and sounding music on television - will feature some of the biggest names in bluegrass, Americana, roots-rock and the cutting edges of acoustic music. But you don't have to wait for it to come to your TV. Expanded to four days, the marathon video shoot is scheduled for March 7-9, 2014, in the Volcano Room of Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, Tenn., with tickets going on sale soon at 
Abingdon, VA -- For the second year, the Town of Abingdon has partnered with Barter Theatre and Bonefire Brands to kick off the 2014 Abingdon Music Experience with the January Jams concert series. This series will include 7 total concerts, starting January 9, and run every Friday and Saturday during January. “We are excited to expand the number of shows offered from 4 to 7 this year after the overwhelmingly positive response last year,” explains Sara Cardinale, Special Events Coordinator for the ACVB.
Asheville, NC -- Mandolinist, vocalist and songwriter Jeff Austin is joining forces with The Here and Now, featuring banjoist Danny Barnes and Larry & Jenny Keel on guitar and bass for several shows in the MidWest in early March 2014.
Cumming, GA -- The International Bluegrass Music Association's 5-Time Male Vocalist of the Year, Russell Moore, is proud to announce the addition of two new members to his illustrious band, IIIrd Tyme Out; Keith McKinnon on banjo and Blake Johnson on bass. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will be unveiling their new band lineup when they perform in Galax, VA on January 4, 2014, for the Fairview Ruritan Club. Other dates in January include Grayson, KY, Clay City, KY and Fort Payne, AL. For more information on Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, including a complete list of 2014 tour dates, please visit 
The sixth annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention is just around the corner! The convention takes place Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at the Plemmons Student Union on the campus of Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. This is an all day event. The Fiddlers Convention is free to the public, though there is an entry fee for the competitions. Registration begins at 10:00am, check the 2014 Competition Schedule for contest times. The 2014 Convention registration for competing is $5, admission is FREE to all. The event features luthiers gathering, jamming, workshops, and competitions for adult and youth.
Banjo player announced, "I thought I'd write a little note about the circumstances of my leaving The Clay Hess Band, since a good deal of my friends have been asking, and for some reason, people always seem to assume the worst." The change isn't due to anything wrong -- quite the contrary. The band has announced on Facebook that Zach Gilmer has joined the Clay Hess Band on banjo.
Abingdon, Virginia – The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail proudly presents a The Crooked Road Youth Music Series at Heartwood concert on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway in Abingdon, Virginia. The concert will feature the up and coming youth groups Gravel Road and Pike City.
Marion, VA -- Nine year old Carson Peters recently appeared on the Jay Leno Show. This young man from Piney Flats, Tennessee amazes audiences wherever he performs including Leno and the national television audience a few weeks ago. In 2008, Carson and his parents began attending Old-time and Bluegrass festivals where Carson could hear and jam with some very talented musicians as well as compete in youth fiddle competitions. His most noteworthy contest wins have taken place at the Bluegrass and Old-time Fiddlers’ Convention in Mt. Airy, NC where he has received first place in the Youth Old-time Fiddle, Bluegrass Fiddle and Youth Folk Song categories. He has also received the most promising young talent award at this festival in multiple years. Carson was also named Tennessee State Peewee Fiddle Champion for 2010 in Clarksville, Tennessee and has also won first place in the Youth Old-Time and the Youth Bluegrass Fiddle category at the famous Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, Virginia.
Almost a year ago The Masters of Bluegrass proudly announced their first ever show as a band with Del McCoury, JD Crowe, Bobby Hicks, Jerry McCoury, and Bobby Osborne in the lineup. After a year of playing some of the best venues and festivals in the country and making some amazing music and memories, this Sunday, December 8, the bluegrass supergroup will play their last show in Naples, FL at 
The International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year, Della Mae, is all excited that the group will be making their Grand Ole Opry debut in just a week. The band says, "We couldn't be more proud. We'll be playing alongside Martina McBride, the Rascal Flatts, and more. It's a bluegrass miracle! Stream audio at WSM Radio - 
I a sudden announcement, banjo artist Barry Crabtree announced, "I'm no longer playing with the James King band so if anybody needs a banjo player or some fill in work let me know, thanks." Barry is an accomplished artists as he's been playing banjo most of his entire life. Most recently, he has been performing with the James King Band. He is now actively seeking new opportunities and getting ready for the next path in his musical career.
Lexington, KY -- One of the most respected names in bluegrass music plays Lebanon, Kentucky during a festival of bluegrass music. Award-winning Lonesome River Band headlines the January 24-25, 2014, event – a weekend that also brings new group Flatt Lonesome and The Moron Brothers (“purveyors of fine bluegrass”), to the small town located in central Kentucky. They will perform along with other bluegrass music entertainers during the annual Bluegrass in the Bluegrass Festival that also includes a celebration of another Kentucky tradition, quilting. See the schedule by 
Franklin, TN -- GRAMMY Winner Brad Davis is winding up a great year of success from his 'Walk On Faith' project and poised to raise the bar in 2014 with the release of his latest album, A Bluegrass Tribute to George Jones. The new project is set to release to all major digital outlets on December 10, 2013 on the Franklin, TN based label, BlueGrass Valley Record. A collectable CD version of the project will also be made available.
Valdese, NC -- North Carolina natives, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, will bring their chart-topping bluegrass hits to the Old Rock School in Valdese on Friday, December 6, as part of the Bluegrass at the Rock Concert Series. Fellow Tar Heels Lou Reid & Carolina will also be performing. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.