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Grammy Nominations 2022: See the American Roots Music NomineesThe Grammy Awards have revealed their nominees, and the American Roots Music ballot is especially diverse this year. Take a look at nominations for the 2022 show, which will air January 31 from Los Angeles on CBS. (See the full list.) Best American Roots Performance Jon Batiste - "Cry" Billy…
IBMA Awards 2021: See the Full List of WinnersThe International Bluegrass Music Awards were handed out Thursday night at the IBMA's first in-person awards ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Grammy Award-winning ensemble The Infamous Stringdusters hosted the 32nd annual edition of bluegrass's biggest night from the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, North…
See Photos: Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett Win at Americana Honors ShowThe Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community at the 20th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 22. Notable wins included Brandi Carlile as Artist of the Year and Sturgill Simpson's Cuttin' Grass – Vol. 1 (Butcher Shoppe Sessions), named Album of…
These Members of the Roots Community Embraced Innovation Amid a PandemicThe roots music community, like the rest of the world, faced an uncertain future as the pandemic essentially wrecked everybody's plans in 2020. However, a number of musicians and industry leaders figured out a way to navigate the uncharted waters with grace and bravery. The Bluegrass Situation invited five members…
NewsMar 15, 2021
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards were held yesterday afternoon and evening, Sunday March 14, 2021. Here are the nominees and winners in the American Roots Music fields: Best American Roots Performance Black Pumas, “Colors” Bonny Light Horseman, “Deep in Love” Brittany Howard, “Short and Sweet” Norah Jones & Mavis Staples, “I’ll Be Gone” John Prine,…
NewsFeb 22, 2021
BGS is proud to announce our partnership with Yamaha Guitars for Folk Alliance International's 2021 virtual conference, Folk Unlocked. Join us on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 5:30pm CST for the Yamaha + BGS Spotlight Showcase, hosted by friend of BGS and acoustic blues and Americana veteran Keb' Mo'. Yamaha Guitars tapped BGS to collaborate on…
NewsFeb 16, 2021
BGS and the Philadelphia Folksong Society, who are presenters of the oldest continuously run music festival in North America, are proud to join together to virtually present Cabin Fever Fest on February 20 & 21. This fully digital, interactive musical experience will include multiple streaming stages, performances by international stars and local favorites, music workshops and…
NewsJan 29, 2021
BGS has partnered with the Philadelphia Folksong Society, presenters of the oldest continuously run music festival in North America – the Philadelphia Folk Festival – on a special, winter digital music event, Cabin Fever Fest, to place February 20 & 21, 2021! Pandemic or not, this winter, everyone will have a cozy front row seat as PFS…
NewsDec 27, 2020
Tony Rice, revolutionary guitar player and Bluegrass Hall-of-Famer, died Friday, December 25 at the age of 69. His passing was confirmed and memorialized by friend, collaborator, and fellow Hall-of-Famer Ricky Skaggs, per the request of Tony's family. He was a true icon and will be remembered and revered by everyone in the community. Read Ricky's…
