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Tag: Bluegrass

The single cover for Nora McNally by Greg Blake features a painted landscape of seaside cliffs with green fields above and waves breaking along the shore below. The artist’s name, Greg Blake, appears at the top in dark green, while the song title, Nora McNally, is written in a handwritten-style script across a dark band near the bottom.
Music videos

Down The Emerald Aisle: Greg Blake Unveils “Nora McNally”

World Music Central News Room September 13, 2025 No Comments BluegrassGreg Blakeworld music

Greg Blake, an award-winning bluegrass vocalist and guitarist, has released “Nora McNally,” his new single. Songwriter Milan Miller wrote the track. The song is a…

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The Mountain music of Greg Blake

Angel Romero September 10, 2025 No Comments BluegrassGreg Blakeworld music

Greg Blake was born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia. His voice carries the spirit of generations of mountain singers. His vocal style…

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The single cover shows a pastel illustration of a roadside motel with pink walls, green doors, and simple shrubs. In the foreground, a figure wearing a wide-brimmed red hat relaxes in a bright blue swimming pool. The title East Nash Grass – Hill Country Highway appears at the bottom in bold lettering.
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Grass Routes: East Nash Grass Rolls Out “Hill Country Highway”

World Music Central News Room September 10, 2025 No Comments BluegrassEast Nash Grassworld music

East Nash Grass released “Hill Country Highway,” the final single on its new album. The track follows a road-weary narrator and focuses on the strain…

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The cover features a misty forest scene with stone steps leading under an archway of ancient, overgrown trees. At the center, elegant white script displays the title Love Through Time above the artist’s name, Amanda Cook.
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Cook’s Timeless Recipe: “Love Through Time” Serves As New Title Track

World Music Central News Room September 4, 2025 No Comments Amanda CookBluegrassworld music

Amanda Cook, a leading voice in modern bluegrass, has released the single “Love Through Time,” the title track for her forthcoming album. Cook wrote the…

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The cover for Hear My Name by Bryan McDowell features an urban backdrop with weathered wood, metal, and faded paint. Bryan McDowell stands against a wall in a dark coat and cap. The title and artist name appear in clean, white text at the bottom.
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Bryan McDowell Calls Back With “Hear My Name”

World Music Central News Room August 29, 2025 No Comments BluegrassBryan McDowellworld music

Bluegrass multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Bryan McDowell returns with “Hear My Name,” a reflective single about the ambiguity of reconnection. The lineup includes Cory Walker on…

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Cat And Fiddle: Andy Leftwich Revisits Contest Roots In “Tom And Jerry” Video

World Music Central News Room August 26, 2025 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassfiddleworld music

Multi-instrumentalist Andy Leftwich revisits his early years in the generations-old world of fiddle contests on his single “Tom and Jerry.” The music video reflects that…

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Remedy Tree - Say Darlin’ Say single cover. A photo of the band wearing colorful clothes.
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Remedy Tree Releases Single “Say Darlin’ Say” Featuring Victor Furtado

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2025 No Comments BluegrassRemedy Treeworld music

Remedy Tree, the forward-thinking progressive bluegrass band based in Florida, has announced the release of their new single, “Say Darlin’ Say.” The song features acclaimed…

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Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music 2025 lineup poster. Orange-red background.
Events

Fall For This Lineup: Shakori Hills Unveils 2025 GrassRoots Roster

World Music Central News Room August 13, 2025 No Comments BluegrassShakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Danceworld fusionworld music

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance announced the full lineup for its 21st Annual Fall edition, set for October 2–5, 2025. Headliners include…

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This single cover features retro-inspired typography with the names Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and Jim Lauderdale prominently displayed. A magnifying glass reveals the song title How Small of Me on an off-white paper, set against a deep green background with vintage comic-style shading.
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Small Regrets, Big Sound: Chris Jones Teams Up With Jim Lauderdale

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2025 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

To mark the 30th anniversary of his band, the Night Drivers, Chris Jones revisits the country-leaning sound that has long shaped his bluegrass songwriting. His…

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WDR Big Band - Bluegrass cover artwork. A photo of distant blue hills.
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Big Dreams, Intrepid Fusion: WDR Big Band Tackles “Bluegrass”

Tyler Bennet August 3, 2025 No Comments BluegrassBob Mintzercontemporary jazzDarol AngerMike MarshallWDR Big Bandworld fusionworld music

WDR Big Band – Bluegrass (MCG Jazz, 2025) A dramatic dream sparked the collaboration behind Bluegrass, the ambitious crossover project from Germany’s WDR Big Band.…

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