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Roots Culture Redefined
Friends & NeighborsJan 21, 2025

 Back in August 2024, in tandem with the release of his earth-shaking country debut, F-1 Trillion, Post Malone took to the heralded Grand Ole Opry stage for the very first time. The special edition show, "Post Malone & Friends Live at the Opry," was filmed for an Opry Live and Circle Now livestream broadcast…

Friends & NeighborsJan 15, 2025

 In a black ruffled shirt on a brightly colored stage, Tommy Emmanuel sits with his guitar and, like always, amazes the audience with his music. His latest video, "Gdansk/Tall Fiddler (Live at The Sydney Opera House)" is an upbeat and beautiful showcase of his songs that demonstrates the excitement and ease Emmanuel brings to…

Friends & NeighborsDec 20, 2024

 We’re not always promised earnestness and raw talent from musical guests who show up on late night talk shows, but Julien Baker and TORRES brought both during their energizing joint television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week. Donning brightly colored western suits embroidered with flowers and wielding an eclectic mix…

Friends & NeighborsDec 17, 2024

On Tuesday, December 17, actor, comedian, and banjoist Steve Martin and the board of his Steve Martin Banjo Prize – now in its fourteenth year – announced this year's winners of the $25,000 prize. Founded in 2010, the Steve Martin Banjo Prize for Excellence in Banjo has since awarded more than $500,000 in unrestricted prize…

Friends & NeighborsNov 22, 2024

 A big night for country music ended up being a big night for bluegrass as well when Sierra Hull, Molly Tuttle, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes joined country star Dierks Bentley on the CMA Awards stage for a show-stopping performance. The quartet, backed by Bentley's band (including the evening's winner of Musician of the Year, Charlie…