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Bluegrass Artist Rebecca Frazier Releases Impassioned Cover of Madonna’s ‘Borderline’

World Music Central News Room August 16, 2024 No Comments BluegrassRebecca Frazierworld music

Rebecca Frazier, a bluegrass guitarist and singer-songwriter, has released a stirring cover of Madonna’s “Borderline,” paying homage to the iconic artist who left a lasting…

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Thomas Cassell Welcomes You to Virginia”

World Music Central News Room August 6, 2024 No Comments BluegrassThomas Cassellworld music

“Welcome to Virginia” by Thomas Cassell, released by Mountain Fever Records, is a song that contrasts the theme of relationship disappointment with the notion of…

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Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Momentum Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…

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Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Industry Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…

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The David Mayfield Parade Daytime Moon cover artwork - A British style red phone booth with band members greeting from inside
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The David Mayfield Parade Debuts on Mountain Fever Records

World Music Central News Room July 24, 2024 No Comments BluegrassThe David Mayfield Paradeworld music

The David Mayfield Parade has released their debut recording, “Daytime Moon,” under Mountain Fever Records. Produced by Tim O’Brien and written by band member Ryan…

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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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Darren Nicholson’s “Big Sky,” a Story About an American Explorer

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments BluegrassDarren Nicholsonworld music

Darren Nicholson has released a new single titled “Big Sky” (Mountain Home Music Company), about a famous American explorer. “This is one of my favorite…

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Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian - From China to Appalachia cover artwork. A photo of the three artists holding their musical instruments.
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Lively Appalachian Strings Meet Chinese Dulcimer

Douglas Sanders July 2, 2024 No Comments BluegrassCathy FinkChao TianChinese musicMarcy Marxerold timeworld fusionworld music

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian – From China to Appalachia (Community Music, Inc. and Redeye Distribution, 2024) Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalists Cathy Fink…

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Jaelee Roberts - Georgia Rain cover artwork. The artist posing in front of trees.
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“Georgia Rain” by Jaelee Roberts Captures Heartbreak with Accuracy

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts’ new single, produced by bassist Byron House, features her robust and subtle vocals. In addition, “Georgia Rain” (Mountain Home Music Company) features some…

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Junior Sisk - If There's a Will There's a Way cover artwork. A crcked pavement with an orange flower growing inside one of the cracks.
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Junior Sisk’s Enduring Bluegrass Highlighted in ‘If There’s a Will There’s a Way’

Angel Romero June 24, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

Junior Sisk – If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records, 2024) Junior Sisk, a prominent artist in the classic bluegrass scene, has…

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