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The single cover for Things Have Changed by Benson features a rustic, weathered wooden house with a metal roof, surrounded by overgrown grass and lush green trees. The setting is bathed in warm, golden sunlight.
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Picking Up the Past: Benson Revives a Harley Allen Classic

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2025 No Comments BensonBluegrassworld music

Bluegrass duo Benson, featuring award-winning banjoist Kristin Scott Benson and renowned mandolinist Wayne Benson, launch their 2025 releases with a fresh take on Things Have…

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Benson Duo Captivates with Haunting New Instrumental ‘Donner Pass’

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2024 No Comments BensonBluegrassworld music

Benson’s “Donner Pass” is a haunting instrumental composition by the duo of award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson and acclaimed mandolinist Wayne Benson. Following their…

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The Bensons’ musical talent is showcased in their upcoming album, “Pick Your Poison”

Angel Romero February 25, 2023 No Comments banjoBensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonmandolinWayne Benson

Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson are expanding their musical careers by releasing their first joint album, “Pick Your Poison,” under their own name, Benson. The…

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Artist Profiles: Bluegrass Mandolinist Wayne Benson

Angel Romero February 16, 2023 No Comments BensonBluegrassWayne Bensonworld music

Wayne Benson is a highly respected mandolinist in the bluegrass music community, having spent 25 years performing with the seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)…

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Benson Announces “Red Mountain Wine” Straight-ahead Bluegrass Single

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Bensonworld music

Benson, the husband-wife bluegrass duo of renowned mandolinist Wayne Benson and award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson, have released a new version of a sleeper…

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Artist Profiles: Benson

Angel Romero October 23, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Benson

Benson is a collaborative effort between two leading bluegrass music artists: Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson. With decades of experience in acclaimed bands, both have…

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Bluegrass Spotlight February 2022

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassDel McCouryFireside CollectiveJackson HollowJon Stickley TrioKristin Scott BensonShannon Slaughter

Del McCoury Del McCoury, one of the greatest performers in the current bluegrass scene has released a new album titled “Almost Proud” (McCoury Music). Jon…

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