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Tag: Bluegrass

Cover of Casey Penn's debut album One Step Away
New CDs

Mountain Fever Records Announces the arrival of Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away”

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCasey Pennworld music

Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away” is a deeply personal album, dedicated to the memory of Casey’s father, Chuck Hanes, who was her biggest…

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Molly Tuttle - Photo by Samantha Muljat
Awards

Molly Tuttle Awarded Best Bluegrass Album at 65th Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassMolly Tuttleworld music

At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Molly Tuttle was honored with the award for Best Bluegrass Album for her highly praised release “Crooked Tree.” The…

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Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCeltic musicGrainne BradyLaura CorteseScottish musicworld music

Fresh Ayr, the brand new folk festival in Rozelle Park, Ayr (southwestern Scotland), set for Aug 11-13, 2023, has announced new additions to its already…

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Artist Profiles: Bluegrass Artist Jaelee Roberts

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

(headline image: Jaelee Roberts – Photo by Sandlin Gaither) Jaelee Roberts was born April 9, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is well-acquainted with the music…

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Balsam Range - Moxie and Mettle
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Balsam Range Wins SPBGMA’s Gospel Group of The Year and Vocal Group of the Year

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments Balsam RangeBluegrassworld music

Balsam Range, a renowned bluegrass music act, has received two more awards. The band from Western North Carolina was honored with the title of Gospel…

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Jaelee Roberts - Photo by Sandlin Gaither
Awards

Rising Bluegrass Singer Jaelee Roberts Wins Two Top SPBGMA Awards

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts, a rising star in bluegrass music, won the Female Vocalist of the Year award and her debut album “Something You Didn’t Count On”…

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Darren Nicholson - Arkansas Without You
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Darren Nicholson Releases “Arkansas Without You”

Angel Romero January 31, 2023 1 Comment BluegrassDarren Nicholsonmandolinworld music

Darren Nicholson, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist from western North Carolina, is making a significant move with “Arkansas Without You.” It’s his first release since…

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Darren Nicholson
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Artist Profiles, Darren Nicholson

World Music Central News Room January 31, 2023 No Comments AmericanaBalsam RangeBluegrassDarren Nicholsonworld music

Darren Nicholson is a bluegrass and Americana musician based in Haywood County, North Carolina. He has won multiple International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Nicholson has…

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Caleb Bailey
Bluegrass

Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run Sign Record Agreement with Turnberry Records

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCaleb BaileyCaleb Bailey & Paine's Runworld music

Turnberry Records has announced that bluegrass group Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run has been added to the label’s growing roster of recording artists. The 6-piece…

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Volume Five - Karma
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Volume Five Begins 2023 with New Album, Karma

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassVolume Fiveworld music

“Karma” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new album by acclaimed bluegrass band Volume Five. On this 11-track album, the band delivers a mix of fine…

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