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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…
IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Reveal Nominees, Hall of Fame InducteesNominees for the 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha were announced today, with Balsam Range, Billy Strings, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Del McCoury Band, and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys landing in the top category of Entertainer of the Year. Alison Krauss, Lynn Morris, and the Stoneman Family…
2021 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees AnnouncedBrandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah and Allison Russell are the leading nominees for the 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards, set for September 22, 2021 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Familiar names like Tyler Childers, Steve Earle, Sarah Jarosz, John Prine, and Sturgill Simpson are also on…
Mandolin Orange Changes Its Name, Unveils New Video as WatchhouseThe duo Mandolin Orange have surprised fans with a new video and a name change to Watchhouse. Band members Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz shared on social media, explaining how their former band name didn't necessarily encapsulate their personal songs. They wrote, in part, "This past year has been the…
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…
NewsDec 15, 2020
The Highwomen picked up three trophies for the Americana Music Association’s 19th Annual Americana Honors & Awards, which were revealed online today. The collective of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires, joined fellow winners Black Pumas, Brittany Haas, and the late John Prine. The Highwomen received the following awards: Album of the…
NewsNov 24, 2020
The 2021 Grammy Awards finalists were revealed on Thursday, November 24. Here are the nominations in the American Roots field: 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, "I Remember Everything" Best American Roots Song…
NewsOct 1, 2020
The winners of the 31st annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards were announced Thursday night via video awards show, hosted by Sierra Hull, Tim O'Brien, Joe Newberry, and Rhonda Vincent. The "biggest night in bluegrass" was well-adapted to its virtual setting and boasted three Hall of Fame inductions, guitar and banjo tributes to Doc Watson and…
