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The cover for Everybody’s Got Their Nine Pound Hammer by Ashby Frank features an image of a man struggling under the weight of numerous oversized hammers strapped to his back. Set against a barren landscape with distant mountains and a cloudy sky. The vintage-style lettering emphasizes the title and artist’s name.
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Ashby Frank Swings the Hammer on New Bluegrass Anthem

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2025 No Comments Ashby FrankBluegrassworld music

Ashby Frank returns to hard-driving bluegrass territory with Everybody’s Got Their Nine Pound Hammer, a high-octane reflection on labor, hardship, and resilience. Written by three-time…

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The album cover for Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising features a blurred, swirling image of green foliage and sky. The album title is centered in white and light blue text, with “Pickin’ On” in a retro script and “featuring Iron Horse” below in smaller type.
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Iron Horse Puts a Bluegrass Spin on Creedence’s “Bad Moon Rising”

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2025 No Comments BluegrassIron Horseworld music

Iron Horse has released a new music video for “Bad Moon Rising,” featured on their latest album Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Revival: Since…

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The single cover for "Lover of the Road" by Benson captures a shot from a speeding car at sunset, with motion blur stretching the landscape toward a vanishing point.
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Benson Pick Up Steam with “Lover of the Road”

World Music Central News Room July 13, 2025 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Bensonworld music

“Lover of the Road” finds mandolinist Wayne Benson and banjoist Kristin Scott Benson, performing together as Benson, collaborating with former Steep Canyon Rangers frontman Woody…

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Colebrook Road Alone Again cover artwork. a photo of trees with a dark blue background.
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Colebrook Road Shares Stark Black-and-White Video for “Alone Again”

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2025 No Comments BluegrassColebrook Roadworld music

Bluegrass quintet Colebrook Road has released a new video for “Alone Again,” their latest single on Mountain Fever Records. It was filmed entirely in black…

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Sierra Hull A Tip Toe High Wire cover artwork. Sierra wearing a green dress.
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Clearing the “Muddy Water”: Sierra Hull Offers Introspective Ballad from New Album

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2025 No Comments BluegrassmandolinSierra Hullworld music

“Muddy Water” is a track from Sierra Hull’s latest album, A Tip Toe High Wire. The song combines acoustic sounds with intimate, emotionally charged lyrics…

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Sister Sadie - All Will Be Well cover artwork. A photo of the band.
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Sister Sadie Mix Bluegrass and ’90s Twang on All Will Be Well

Ryan Emmert June 29, 2025 No Comments Bluegrasscountry musicSister Sadieworld music

Sister Sadie – All Will Be Well (Mountain Home Music, 2025) Bluegrass group Sister Sadie returns with All Will Be Well, a new full-length album…

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The album cover for Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising features a blurred, swirling image of green foliage and sky. The album title is centered in white and light blue text, with “Pickin’ On” in a retro script and “featuring Iron Horse” below in smaller type.
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Creedence Goes Grassroots in New Iron Horse Tribute

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2025 No Comments BluegrassCreedence Clearwater RevivalIron Horseworld music

CMH Records’ long-running Pickin’ On Series continues with Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Rising, featuring vocal and instrumental reinterpretations of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics…

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Vickie Vaughn - Liza Jane cover artwork. a photo of Vaughn sitting on a chair.
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Vickie Vaughn Reinvents Vince Gill’s “Liza Jane”

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2025 No Comments BluegrassVickie Vaughnworld music

After debuting with an inventive reinterpretation of Bruce Robison’s “Leavin’,” IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn returns with a striking remake of Vince…

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Cover for C.J. Lewandowski and Del McCoury, joined by Ronnie McCoury She’s No Angel. Photo of the back of a woman wearing a dress in a club.
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Heavenly Chorus: McCourys and Lewandowski Revive “She’s No Angel”

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2025 No Comments BluegrassC.J. Lewandowskiworld music

C.J. Lewandowski and Del McCoury, joined by Ronnie McCoury, have released a new version of the Osborne Brothers and Red Allen’s 1957 classic “She’s No…

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The album cover for Leave a Light On by Volume Five depicts a warmly lit cabin on a grassy hillside under a star-filled night sky.
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Volume Five Keeps It Lit

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2025 No Comments BluegrassVolume Fiveworld music

Bluegrass mainstays Volume Five return with Leave a Light On (Mountain Fever Records), a tightly crafted album that bridges traditional roots with contemporary storytelling. The…

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