Australian Bluegrass News
ProPiks Now In Stock
AustralianBluegrass.com now has new stocks of ProPik finger and thumb picks from the USA, which have proved extremely popular here in Australia.
Gospel Band Wanted Coff’s Harbour
Do you play in a Gospel Bluegrass Band in or nearCoff’s Harbour? The Church of the Nazarene is seeking a Gospel band to help lead their service one Sunday morning.
Young Musician’s Award Competition
Wirrina Bluegrass & Acoustic Roots Festival is introducing a Young Musicians’ Award Competition for singing and instrumental performance to be held during the 2023 festival.
International News
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road To Pinecastle
Pinecastle Records has added critically-acclaimed bluegrass roots band Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road to its evolving roster, a previous recipient of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Momentum Band of the Year.
Wyatt Ellis Opry Debut Nov 10
Bluegrass teenage star Wyatt Ellis is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on 10th November, 2023. At 14 years of age, Ellis joins the ranks of several now high profile artists who made their Opry debut in their teens.
Zach Collier Joins Fast Track
Fast Track has announced that Indiana’s Zach Collier has officially stepped into the role of full-time bass player for the band.
New Releases
Stone By Stone – Lord of The Strings.
Bluegrass mainstays Tony Wray, Tim Crouch and Dennis Parker have announced the formation of their new collaborative studio ensemble, Lord Of The Strings.
Smoky Mountain Favorites Boone & Foster
Mountain Fever Records has announced the release of Smoky Mountain Favorites by Boone & Foster today. The long-awaited and emotional new album is years in the making, honoring the memory of the late Aaron Frosty Foster.
Chains and Stakes – Dead South
The Dead South have just announced news of their new album Chains & Stakes. which is set for release on 9th February, 2023, along with their new single Tiny Wooden Box.
Walk On – Tina Adair
Here is a new release from TIna Adair. An uplifting, inspiring cover made famous by none other than Tina’s country music, female superhero, Reba McEntire called Walk On.
Bibelhauser Brothers Release Live Album
The Bibelhauser Brothers launch their new album “Live” to the world. The new album showcases many cuts that were previously studio recorded and released, and some made quite famous, by some of the Bibelhauser twins’ favourite artists in the industry.
IBMA News
2023 IBMA Industry Awards Nominees
The IBMA releases 2023 IBMA Industry and Momentum Awards Nominations, The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during IBMA World of Bluegrass,...
2023 IBMA International Grant Announced
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced this year’s recipient of the IBMA International Band Performance Grant – Country GongBang from South Korea.
2023 IBMA Award Nominations
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) just released their second round ballots for the upcoming 2023 awards and convention.
Video Store
Christmas Time’s a Comin’
Christmas Time’s a Comin’ from the Del McCoury Band.
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...
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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