The Burning Bridges – Whippoorwill

Whippoorwill is the  third album from The Burning Bridges and features a fresh crop of (10) original songs written by Fran Martin, plus  a handful (4) of reworked traditional and old-school country numbers from the likes of The Carter Family and  Hillman Hall.

The Water Runners Release Murrumbidgee

NSW South Coast band, The Water Runners have released a new song this August called Murrumbidgee, celebrating the flood of 1852 and the heroic deeds of two aboriginal men at the time.

Tommy Emmanuel and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel joins with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for a rendition of the Jimmy Driftwood song Tennessee Stud.

2023 IBMA Industry Awards Nominees

The IBMA   releases 2023 IBMA Industry and Momentum Awards Nominations, The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for...

Pride of Appalachia – Hard Working Country Preacher Man

Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run release Bluewgrass single Pride of Appalachia and the Bluegrass Gospel single Hard Working Preacher Man.

2023 Australian Bluegrass Conference

The Australian Bluegrass Conference, is returning this December to Maleny in Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Here is a chance to enjoy your music in style and comfort in a fun-filled 4 days immersed in bluegrass music.

Australian Bluegrass News

Special Consensus To Dorrigo

Special Consensus To Dorrigo

The Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival is a three day celebration of local, national and international acoustic folk, bluegrass and old-time music. The festival is a boutique, family friendly event with concerts, workshops, dance and jam sessions.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Hank Williams

Celebrating 100 Years of Hank Williams

Celebrating 100 Years of Hank Williams heartfelt and legendary music and songwriting, Hank Ferguson and The Drifting Hotshots will pay tribute to Hank’s music, in true 50s style, including such classics as Hey Good Lookin’ and Lovesick Blues.

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Mountaingrass 2023 Update

Mountaingrass 2023 Update

This three day music extravaganza is held in Beechworth, Victoria, at the Grand Oaks Resort hotel and features concerts, jam sessions, workshops, and many opportunities to meet and play with fellow music lovers.

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International News

New Releases

40 Years of The Reno Family

40 Years of The Reno Family

Man-Do-Lin Productions release advance tracks from the heritage recordings by The Reno Family, celebrating the 40 year historic recordings.

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East Nash Grass – I Almost Told Her

East Nash Grass – I Almost Told Her

East Nash Grass, who just received an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) nomination for New Artist of the Year, is out with a new single, I Almost Told Her.

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IBMA News

2023 IBMA Award Nominations

2023 IBMA Award Nominations

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) just released their second round ballots for the upcoming 2023 awards and convention.

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2023 IBMA Award Nominations

Two New Awards For IBMA

The IBMA Board of Directors has announced it the addition of two new awards so the association can broaden its recognition of achievement by bluegrass music industry professionals.

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IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage

IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage

The IBMA Youth Council is now accepting applications from young artists to perform on the IBMA Bluegrass Live Youth Stage, with full set opportunities for youth bands and musicians on the stage across the two-day festival.

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Video Store

Silent Night – Authentic Unlimited

Silent Night – Authentic Unlimited

Authentic Unlimited gives us one of the world's most loved Christmas Carols - Silent Night   About Authentic Unlimited band Members: John Meador​ is from East Tennessee. John is the son of Marty Meador and Jenice Harper. He plays guitar and is one of the lead and...

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Molly Tuttle – Guitar Player of the Year

Molly Tuttle – Guitar Player of the Year

We learn that she was drawn to this traditional American art form from the cradle. But the story of how her career evolved is not entirely traditional. Tom Casciato reports on this amazing guitar player as part of our arts and culture series Canvas.

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