The Bluegrass Standard April 2026 is Available Now. This month’s edition features aspiring songwriter and singer Hannah Harper from Bunker Missouri.
International News Articles
Megan Paullet Joins Crandall Creek in 2026
Bluegrass band Crandall Creek kicks off its 10th anniversary year by announcing the addition of new lead vocalist Megan Paullet and the release of a brand-new single, ‘Cold Morning Rain’
Carolina Bluegrass Style Claims 2025 Band Of The Year Title
In a defining moment for emerging acoustic talent in the American Southeast, bluegrass band, Carolina Bluegrass Style, takes out 2025 Band Of The Year title.
2026 IBMA International Band Performance Grant
With help from the 2026 IBMA International Band Performance Grant, you or your band could be next to perform at the IBMA’s World of Bluegrass in 2026.
Nico Humby Joins Special Consensus
Legendary bluegrass band Special Consensus is entering a new chapter as longtime bassist Dan Eubanks announces his departure after 12 years with the group. Nico Humby is to join Special in December.
The Bluegrass Standard – Oct 2025
In The Bluegrass Standard – Oct 2025 issue we meet artists with deep roots and fresh vision. Joel Timmons, frontman of Sol Driven Train, blends his love of the ocean and environmental advocacy into his music.
Hot Rize To Be Inducted Into The Hall Of Fame
Hot Rize will be inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on September 18, 2025 as part of the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
The Bluegrass Standard – Sept 2025
The Bluegrass Standard Sept 2025 leads with Tony Kamel, the frontman of Wood & Wire, who’s going solo with We’re All Gonna Live, a raw, character-driven album that balances weighty subjects with hope and heart.
Mark Hodges Retires From Mountain Fever
Founder and president of Mountain Fever Records, Mark Hodges Retires. This announcement marks the closing of an era for one of the most respected labels in bluegrass and acoustic music.
2025 International Songwriting Competition Judges Announced
The 2025 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has unveiled its panel of judges, comprising some of the most iconic names in music alongside the industry’s most influential executives.
Hensley and Ickes Hiatus
Hensley & Ickes Hiatus. Acclaimed music duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley announce the two will take a hiatus from their musical partnership at the close of 2025.
August 2025 Issue of The Bluegrass Standard
The August 2025 issue of The Bluegrass Standard has arrived, and it’s packed with stories that honor heritage, explore innovation, and celebrate the creative forces shaping bluegrass and Appalachian culture today.