Benefit for Gerald Evans, Jr. and Dale Vanderpool

November 22nd, 2009
 
An Appreciation Concert honoring Gerald Evans, Jr. and Dale Vanderpool will take place Sunday, December 20, 2009, at The Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington, Ohio.  Both of these talented entertainers are currently battling cancer and have made a lifetime of contributions to the Bluegrass community throughout Ohio and across the country. Read more…
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Ernie Thacker Hospitalized Again

November 22nd, 2009

Ernie Thacker with guitar_MJ-09On November 17th, Dorothy Thacker, Ernie Thacker’s wife, reported that Ernie is in Johnson City Medical Center (Johnson City, TN) and is in serious condition Read more…

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Music Saves Mountains

November 22nd, 2009

A group of music figures has begun a campaign against mountaintop coal removal. The campaign, Music Saves Mountains, is sponsored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Gibson Foundation.  

Artist include Emmylou Harris, Randy Travis, Big Kenny Alphin, Dierks Bentley, Delbert McClinton, Kid Rock and J.D. Souther. Harris said, “protection is needed for the Appalachian mountains, where country music was born and is celebrated in song.”

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Robert Yonke Provides Artwork For Delfest

November 22nd, 2009
Robert YonkeDelfest, the Del McCoury Music Festival, has commissioned Robert Yonke to provide artwork for its 2010 event, scheduled for May 27-30, 2010 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds Read more…
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Sam Bush Launches Sam Bush TV

November 22nd, 2009

October 20, 2009, marked numerous milestones for the multi-instrumentalist, three-time GRAMMY winner and affable, animated personality Sam Bush. Not only Bush’s 25th wedding anniversary, October 20th also saw the release of Circles Around Me, his eighth solo release, and the launch of SBTV (Sam Bush TV), which continues Bush’s foray in the realm of series video. Read more…

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Grascals Withdraw From Bluegrass Cruise

November 22nd, 2009

OPEN NOTE FROM THE GRASCALS

We will no longer be participating in the 2010 Bluegrass Cruise in February. For a full-refund please call 1-800-593-8803 or 660-665-5700 (International number) or visit http://www.bluegrasscruise.com/

Full cancellations must be requested Read more…
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Charlie Whitaker Passes Away

November 22nd, 2009

Charlie Whitaker photoCharlie Whitaker, Kentucky’s finest square dance caller for over fifty years, died Oct. 18 of a heart attack at a birthday celebration for him and his wife Read more…

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Dixie Bee-Liners Release Bonus Track

November 14th, 2009

Dixie Bee LinersThe Dixie Bee-Liners will soon release a bonus track to iTunes titled, “She Plays Like A Girl.” The track was debuted during the current American Revival tour, which continues Read more…

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Josh Williams Headlines Telethon

November 14th, 2009

Josh WilliamsThe Lions Club of Paducah, KY and WPSD TV will present the 53rd annual Telethon of Stars at the Carson Performing Arts Center in downtown Read more…

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Charlie Bush Award

November 11th, 2009

GMF-Bush FamilyThe late fiddler and stalwart volunteer for the Grand Master Fiddler Championship Charlie Bush, of Bowling Green, Ky., was honored with a special award Read more…

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