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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.

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.

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.”

The Importance of Scholar and Author Robert S. Cantwell

BGS contributor Steacy Easton considers the impact of writer/critic and professor Robert S. Cantwell, who died in July, with a remembrance.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From The Grascals, Mary Bragg, and More

Hear the newest roots music from veteran bluegrass groups, singer-songwriters, and more in our weekly round-up.

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