Cover Story

Molly Tuttle Always Leaves a Mark

The award-winning guitar picker, songwriter, and artist is headed in bold new directions – while still honoring her roots.

Features

Artist of the Month:
Caroline Spence

The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s new album, Heart Go Wild, feels like one long, therapeutic sigh.

5+5

BGS 5+5: Remedy Tree

Get to know this Florida-based bluegrass group with Puerto Rican roots in just five questions and five songs.

Jaelee Roberts Is the CEO of Super Lonesome Songs

You can never really have too many sad and lonesome songs, right?

Anna Tivel Makes Poetry in Music From Poetry in Nature

Animal Poem, her brand new album, offers models for retaining our humanity in an increasingly inhumane world.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Larry Keel & Jon Stickley, Gwen Levey, and More

From bluegrass gospel to anthemic country, you know what we think: You Gotta Hear This!

Ashley Monroe’s Patchwork Quilt:
Tennessee Lightning

“I’m from East Tennessee, so no one can really hear my voice and say that I’m not country.”

C.J. Lewandowski’s Essential Bobby Osborne Moments

A collection of essential moments and videos from across the Bluegrass Hall of Famer’s life and career, curated by mandolinist and band leader C.J. Lewandowski.

House of Worship,
House of Pain

North Georgia’s own, The Band Loula make country “swampgrass” that’ll get you moving, raise goosebumps, and convict your spirit.

The Must-See Bands and Artists of Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025

We return to the homeland of Earl Scruggs for our fourth consecutive year at one of the best bluegrass festivals in the country.

Is Tyler Childers’
Snipe Hunter a Prank?
Yes and No

His latest smash hit has had a polarizing effect that seems to depend on each listener’s point of entry.

One Fair Summer Evening…

After devastating and tragic July floods in Texas Hill Country, hope and resilience can be found in a variety of places – including Nanci Griffith’s sole live album.

Hangover Terrace Shows There’s an Edge to Ron Sexsmith

The beloved Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter’s heart is still on his sleeve – but with an ample dose of sharpness and grit.

Sunny Sweeney’s Musical Full-Circle Moment

The Texan singer-songwriter’s new album, Rhinestone Requiem, draws on music and memories from throughout her life and career.

You Gotta Hear This: New Music From Katie Boeck, Ben Garnett, and More

All the brand new roots music you need, right here on BGS.

Ragtag East Nash Grass Say We’re All God’s Children

The IBMA Award winners celebrate the depth and breadth of bluegrass on their new album.

Bluegrass Gospel,
Arena-Style

Dierks Bentley and the Band Loula bring classic bluegrass three-part harmony – and a bit of the Holy Spirit – to the Broken Branches Tour.

Dierkscography

30 years of Good Country that’s down-to-earth, mainstream, and bluegrass-infused, made by one of the genre’s best.

Gimme That Old-Time
Non-Monogamy

Rachel Baiman and Viv & Riley team up as Kissing Other ppl on a set of cover songs all about exploration and experimentation.