The Bluegrass Situation

Roots Culture Redefined

Interview

The Ebony Hillbillies: Becoming a Part of the Music
Omitting or excluding any pieces of bluegrass -- and its history -- deprives us all of some of its best parts ... like the music, tradition, and dances of the Ebony Hillbillies.
Style

Cale Tyson Shifts His Fashion Gear
When Cale Tyson showed up to the shoot wearing overalls and Birkenstocks, I knew the next couple of hours would be a lot of fun
Interview

The Revolutionary Act of Grace: A Conversation with Lizz Wright
For Lizz Wright, grace isn’t something merited or earned. It’s the simple -- at times astounding -- act of acceptance.
Food and Drink

Whiskey Nicks: Four Ways to Drink Bourbon While Listening to Stevie Nicks
With the legend herself, Stevie Nicks, performing this weekend at the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Kentucky, we thought it’d be a great time to look at how to pair America’s spirit, bourbon, with different Stevie Nicks songs. In order to do so, we spoke to some of...
Mixtape

MIXTAPE: Jillette Johnson's Piano Pioneers
Piano players aren't as common in roots music as pickers are, so we asked Jillette Johnson to compile a list of her favorites for us.
Artist of the Month

Charley Pride: Crossing Over Generations
Charley Pride might be 83 and a living country legend, but that doesn't mean he's not wise or proud enough to still listen to his wife.

Video Premiere

Sep. 22

WATCH: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, 'Blue Train' — by BGS Staff
Song Premiere

Sep. 21

LISTEN: Samantha Fish, 'Daughters' — by BGS Staff
Song Premiere

Sep. 20

LISTEN: Sweetwater String Band, 'Window' — by BGS Staff
Video Premiere

Sep. 19

WATCH: The Orphan Brigade, 'Pain Is Gone' — by BGS Staff
Song Premiere

Sep. 18

LISTEN: Masontown, 'Rainy Day' — by BGS Staff
Album Stream

Sep. 14

LISTEN: Flatt Lonesome, 'All My Life' — by BGS Staff
Sponsored

Sep. 13

Charlie Parr's new album 'DOG' out now on Red House Records
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Jul. 21

OUT NOW: The New Self-Titled Album from Old Salt Union
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Aug. 16

Don't Miss the BGS Stage at Bourbon & Beyond September 23-24!

Fayetteville Roots Sessions: Peter Rowan, 'Before the Streets Were Paved'

Shows

Sep 24

Louisville Champions Park (Louisville KY) - Sep 24 01:00 PM

The Latest

BGS Presents the 2nd ANNUAL SHOUT & SHINE SHOWCASE at IBMA (Raleigh)

September 16th, 2017

BGS Presents

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BGS Presents Charlie Parr at Mercury Lounge (NYC)

September 16th, 2017

BGS Presents

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The 2017 Americana Music Awards Winners

September 13th, 2017 / By BGS Staff

News

Tonight, the winners for the 16th annual Americana Music Association's Honors & Awards show were announced at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.Album of the Year:American Band, Drive-By Truckers, Produced by David BarbeClose Ties, Rodney Crowell,...

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WATCH: Heather Robb, 'July'

September 13th, 2017 / By BGS Staff

Video Premiere

Artist: Heather RobbHometown: Los Angeles, CASong: "July"Album: JulyRelease Date: July 5, 2017In Their Words: "I made this video with two wonderful filmmakers, Brooke Sebold and Shawn Wines. Like the making of the album, its creation spanned many months...

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LISTEN: Country Joe McDonald, Arlo Guthrie, Jack Elliott, & Pete Seeger,

September 11th, 2017 / By BGS Staff

Song Premiere

Artists: Country Joe McDonald, Arlo Guthrie, Jack Elliott, & Pete SeegerSong: “Goin' Down the Road (Ain't Gonna Be Treated This A-Way)"Album: Woody Guthrie: The Tribute ConcertsRelease Date: September 22, 2017Label: Bear FamilyIn Their Words: "On Sundays, my...

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