When Harmonies Run Deep: An Essential Roots Music Tradition
Brother duos and blood harmony are integral to country, old-time, and bluegrass – whether brothers or sisters, siblings or not. We take a deep dive.
Features
The 15 Best Country Albums of 1976
We go back in time with Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, The Osborne Brothers and more.
News
Hop Onboard the BGS Bandwagon
The Bluegrass Situation team is announcing an exciting new facet of our online roots music community, a brand new membership program.
It’s Time to Induct Dolly Parton Into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
With the passing of international superstar Dolly Rebecca Parton, bluegrass has lost one of its most prominent global ambassadors.
Jobi Riccio: In Her Own Words
For a member exclusive, we return to our recent interview with Jobi Riccio for even more thoughts, insight, and wisdom.
With Heart, Humor and Sad-Girl Energy, Elizabeth Cook Makes Great Television
“I’ve been really blessed with loving family and friends that are as crazy and wrecked as I am,” she says.
The Bold and Joyful Acoustic Stylings of the Arcadian Wild
We spoke to Isaac Horn of the Nashville indie string band as they launch their new album, Make It Out Alive, and a mighty release tour.
The King of Honky-Tonk’s Early Years Rediscovered
New Gary Stewart compilation gathers rare, pre-stardom recordings. Will a Hall of Fame induction be next?
In Nashville, McKeon is a Jack of All Trades
This rising songwriter/guitarist just released an EP with his bluegrass friends
The Stanley Brothers Clinch Country’s Top Honor
Ralph and Carter’s staying power came from their consistency: “We … do not feel any desire to change.”
Lily Meola is Lucky to Be Living This Life
The Hawaii native singer-songwriter draws from all eras of country on her new album, which features Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, and more
Artist of the Month: Dailey & Vincent
We chat with Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent about their decades-long musical partnership and the many sounds, styles, and songs that are in their DNA.
Do You Know the Story of Betty Harford?
John Hartford’s first wife, born Betty Beck, has a remarkable musical story all her own that’s often eclipsed by the legacy of her late former husband.
The Best Punch Brothers Instrumentals of All Time
To celebrate their new all-instrumental album, The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers, we put together a definitive list compiling the supergroup’s best “unsung” material.
BGS 5+5: Maura Shawn Scanlin
Get to know artist and fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin with five songs and five questions!
Tray Wellington: Black Banjo and Hip-hop/Folk Fusion
The Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner’s new album, Heart On The Table, continues the tradition of blending bluegrass, banjo, and hip-hop.
Vandoliers’ “10 Years of Peers” Playlist
Vandoliers celebrate their alt-country, folk-punk, and Americana allies with a “10 Years of Peers” Mixtape.
Suzanne Cox & Brandon Ratcliff Follow Their Inspiration
The mother-son duo have lit up the internet with sensational harmonies and cover songs. But for these industry veterans, conquering Music City is not the end goal.
A Jamgrass Chronology
When did the subgenre begin? And who started it? We explore the many generations of bands and artists who have crafted this music for Jamgrass in July.