Uncle Dave Macon Days, a roots rendezvous, marks its 41st Anniversary this July. The festival started with small beginnings which attracted only a few old-time music enthusiasts on the lawn of the Murfreesboro Courthouse in 1978. The festival’s national competitions are the best in old-time music and dance with participants …
Read More »2017 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards Winners
The International Bluegrass Music Association revealed its 2017 awards winners last night (Sept. 28) at it’s 28th Annual Awards Show. The show was hosted by Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. 2017 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards Winners Entertainer of the Year: Earls of Leicester Vocal Group of the Year: Flatt …
Read More »2017 International Bluegrass Music Award Nominees Announced
This years’s International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced yesterday with Balsam Range and the Earls of Leicester tied for the lead with eight nominations each. Congrats to all the nominees! ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Balsam Range Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver The Earls of Leicester Flatt Lonesome The Gibson Brothers VOCAL GROUP OF THE …
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