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Bluegrass Mandolinist Danny Roberts Releases “The Drifter”

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2024 No Comments BluegrassDanny Robertsmandolinworld music

Renowned bluegrass mandolinist Danny Roberts has released a new single, “The Drifter,” through Mountain Home Music Company. This original composition highlights Roberts’ diverse musical influences…

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The Gina Furtado Project Releases “Pigtails and Sugarcane”

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2024 No Comments BluegrassGina Furtadoworld music

The Gina Furtado Project’s “Pigtails and Sugarcane” is a poignant musical piece released by Mountain Home Music Company. The track highlights Gina Furtado’s unique banjo…

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Chris Jones Reimagines The Last Hobo

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2024 No Comments BluegrassChris Jonesworld music

Chris Jones’ energetic, bluegrass rendition of Tom Paxton’s tale of life on the rails, “The Last Hobo.”Featuring the same top-shelf group of instrumentalists w“The Last…

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Jackson Hollow Unveils New Single, “Nothing But Sky”

World Music Central News Room August 20, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJackson Hollowworld music

Jackson Hollow’s new single, “Nothing But Sky” (Mountain Fever Records) delivers a lively, inspiring song, written by Ed Williams, as the leading single from their…

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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 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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