Australian Bluegrass News
2021 National Folk Festival in Planning
The folks at the National Festival are confident enough to continue planning for their 2021 National Folk Festival. Organisers say that there will likely be many limitations, but they remain hopeful that they can present an event that will have the feel, the heart...
Tamworth Country Music Capital News Returns 2020
Despite so many magazines on the decline, folks at Country Music Capital News have announced that their magazine, Capital News, will be back in September 2020 and has a new look cover logo. Capital News returns as a bi-monthly with six issues in September/October,...
MountainGrass 2020 Cancelled
News just in from the hard working team at the Australasian Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Assoc (ABOTMA) is that MountainGrass 2020 has been cancelled.
International News
The Telly Award Goes To Bluegrass Music TV
Bluegrass Music TV’s video studio The 615 Hideaway has won a Telly Award with a win for Social Media Live Event.
Martin Guitars CEO Retires
We learn this week that Christian Frederick Martin the IV has announced his retirement from the legendary American guitar company. The story behind one of America’s most famous guitars began on January 31, 1796, in Markneukirchen, Germany, with the birth of Christian...
VALE Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels was a singer, songwriter, bandleader and a blazing fiddle player. His most prominent hit was The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
New Releases
Phil Leadbetter And The All Stars Of Bluegrass New Single
Phil Leadbetter And The All Stars Of Bluegrass are moving full steam ahead with the release of their brand new single, One Way Rider.
Merle Monroe Releases Hello Sunshine
Merle Monore releases their new single Hello Sunshine from their upcoming album on Pinecastle Records.
High Fidelity Releases His Charming Love Video
High Fidelity, nominated for New Artist of the Year in the forthcoming IBMA awards, shares an inspiring new music video this week. His Charming Love appears on the band's Rebel Records release, Banjo Player's Blues. Jeremy considered recording the song for years, and...
IBMA News
2020 IBMA Songwriter Showcase Finalists Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association has released details on the finalists for the Songwriter Showcase. As a part of the Songwriter Track of the IBMA Business Conference, the Songwriter Showcase is a coveted opportunity which shines a spotlight on ten selected songwriters and their original compositions.
New Members to IBMA Board
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the election of new members to its Board of Directors and the election of its officers for the next twelve months. The following members were elected or reelected to serve a three-year term commencing on Wednesday, June 10, 2020
2020 IBMA Showcase Artists Includes Kristy Cox
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the first round of Official Showcase Artists for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, including Australian Bluegrass artist Kristy Cox.
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