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Bryan Sutton and Tommy Emmanuel Dont Let Your Deal Go Down cover artwork. A green blue design with bare tree branches and the single's credits.
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Bryan Sutton and Tommy Emmanuel Revisit “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2026 No Comments BluegrassBryan SuttonTommy Emmanuelworld music

Bryan Sutton has released a new duet with Tommy Emmanuel, a version of “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down” for his From Roots To Branches…

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Jaelee Roberts - I’m Putting You Out Of My Misery cover artwork. A sunlit room with packed bags and an open door.
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Jaelee Roberts’ Bluegrass Ode to a Simple Life in “I’m Putting You Out Of My Misery”

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2026 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Bleugrass artist Jaelee Roberts has released a new single titled “I’m Putting You Out Of My Misery.” Her band includes top bluegrass players: Ron Stewart…

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High Sierra Finds New Ground in Grass Valley for 2026 Festival

World Music Central News Room May 8, 2026 No Comments AmericanaBluegrassfunkHigh Sierra Music FestivalReggaeworld music

High Sierra Music Festival will hold its 34th annual edition at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California, from July 2-5, 2026. The move…

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Breakfield Have Fun with “Pull Some Strings”

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2026 No Comments BluegrassBreakfieldworld music

Breakfield have shared “Pull Some Strings,” a new single from their forthcoming self-titled album, due June 12 on Rounder Records. The Nashville-raised band describes the…

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Jody King - Jet Airliner cover artwork. An illustration of a Boeing jet.
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Jody King And Larry Cordle Recast “Jet Airliner” In Bluegrass Form

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2026 No Comments banjoBluegrassJody Kingworld music

Jody King has released a bluegrass version of the rock classic “Jet Airliner,” featuring Larry Cordle, via Mighty Cord Records. Cordle leads the track with…

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Jody King’s Steady Hand In Modern Bluegrass

Angel Romero May 3, 2026 No Comments BluegrassJody Kingworld music

Virginia banjo player Jody King is known for creative, virtuosic picking, and precise timing. A respected presence in bluegrass, King has performed with After Five,…

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Carolina Detour - No Wrong Turn cover artwork. A vintage illustration of a 1960s car going through a no wrong turn traffic sign.
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Carolina Detour Releases New Single “No Wrong Turn”

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2026 No Comments BluegrassCarolina Detourworld music

Carolina Detour has released “No Wrong Turn,” a new single on Huckleberry Records that reflects the North Carolina bluegrass band’s return home after a difficult…

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Backline Reaping the Blues cover artwork. A photo of an old 20th century tractor in a farm field.
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Backline Unveils New Single “Reaping the Blues”

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2026 No Comments BacklineBluegrassworld music

Backline has released “Reaping the Blues,” a new single about love, loss, and reflection through a contemporary bluegrass approach. The South Carolina band weaves traditional…

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Deanie Richardson & Kimber Ludiker Rutlands Reel cover artwork. A wooden deck and an out of focus reddish background.
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Deanie Richardson And Kimber Ludiker Honor Howdy Forrester On “Rutland’s Reel”

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2026 No Comments BluegrassDeanie RichardsonKimber Ludikerworld music

Deanie Richardson of Sister Sadie and Kimber Ludiker of Della Mae have released “Rutland’s Reel” (Mountain Home Music Company), a new single for that pays…

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Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith - Three Star Hornpipe cover artwork. A sand colored image of leafless tree branches.
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Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Reimagine “Three Star Hornpipe”

World Music Central News Room April 17, 2026 No Comments BluegrassBryan SuttonKenny Smithworld music

Guitarists Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith reunite on “Three Star Hornpipe,” the latest duet in Sutton’s From Roots to Branches series. Sutton said he met…

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