Since the 1970s, Béla Fleck has put his own mark on nearly every kind of music, from bluegrass and classical, to jazz and Latin, not to mention the exceptional albums with Indian and African roots. That can make him a hard guy to interview because there's just so much to cover. Fortunately, accomplished podcast host…
Three of the most innovative artists in roots music -- Billy Strings, Béla Fleck, and Dolly Parton -- were revealed as IBMA Bluegrass Music Award winners on Thursday night (September 29) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Billy Strings received the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award for the second year in a row, along with Song…
It was a wonderful night of music, celebration, reflection, and joy last night at the Ryman Auditorium as folks gathered for the 21st Annual Americana Honors & Awards. Billy Strings was crowned Americana’s Artist of the Year, with Jerry Douglas presenting the award. Triple nominee Allison Russell earned the Album of the Year Award for…
We're looking for someone to join our team! We have an opening for an Associate Editor / Social Media Coordinator - a part-time position - so if this sounds like something in your technical wheelhouse, and you have a knowledge of roots music, read on for the details: • Remote contract position, ideally available M-F…
September can't come soon enough, as we're eagerly anticipating the long-awaited inaugural Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Mill Spring, North Carolina, to be held September 2-4, 2022! BGS is thrilled to be partnering with the festival to present a tribute to one of the most iconic Earl Scruggs Revue albums, Live at Kansas State. The…