Wayne Bledsoe writes, "Although this decision was initially quite difficult for a retired academic who has lived by the printed word for more than half a century, I am truly excited about being in the vanguard of multimedia publishing in the bluegrass community.

"The "new" Bluegrass Now will be like a giant mosaic. At first glance, its cover story, features, charts, reviews and regular columns will seem familiar, but as readers explore the site, they'll discover that our stories have been enhanced with audio and video clips. They'll be able to hear samples of songs when they read reviews, and invited to contribute their own reviews if they desire. Readers will be invited to participate in our new "Fans' Choice Music Chart," as they cast a vote for their favorite song and artist of the month. All ads will carry hyperlinks for additional information and connection. Our readers will be delighted by virtual tours of festival sites around the world that explore what makes each festival a unique cultural experience.

"While the new Bluegrass Now will be familiar and friendly with enhanced editorial content, unlike a printed magazine, it will not be static. New pieces will be added to the mosaic weekly, providing the reader with fresh points of interest and access to the latest news while they await next month's edition. Your subscription will provide the same informative stories, contributed by your favorite writers, and the "new" Bluegrass Now will provide a constant, dynamic flow of bluegrass news, updated weekly to keep you current with the music you love.

"To get a preliminary look at changes currently underway at Bluegrass Now, visit www.bluegrassNow.com. To access the e-magazine, log in with User ID Guest, password 1234.

"Deb, Caroline, Kate and I, and all of our contributors and staff, appreciate your friendship and enthusiasm as we enter this exciting new era in our magazine's history.

"Sincerely,

Wayne Bledsoe,
Publisher, Bluegrass Now"

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