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Tag: Kristin Scott Benson

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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Kristin Scott Benson Wins IBMA Banjo Player Of The Year

World Music Central News Room October 7, 2023 No Comments banjoBluegrassKristin Scott Bensonworld music

Kristin Scott Benson, the banjo virtuoso from South Carolina, clinched the prestigious title of IBMA Banjo Player Of The Year. She is renowned for her…

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The Bensons’ musical talent is showcased in their upcoming album, “Pick Your Poison”

Angel Romero February 25, 2023 No Comments banjoBensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonmandolinWayne Benson

Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson are expanding their musical careers by releasing their first joint album, “Pick Your Poison,” under their own name, Benson. The…

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Benson Announces “Red Mountain Wine” Straight-ahead Bluegrass Single

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Bensonworld music

Benson, the husband-wife bluegrass duo of renowned mandolinist Wayne Benson and award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson, have released a new version of a sleeper…

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Artist Profiles: Benson

Angel Romero October 23, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Benson

Benson is a collaborative effort between two leading bluegrass music artists: Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson. With decades of experience in acclaimed bands, both have…

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Bluegrass Spotlight February 2022

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassDel McCouryFireside CollectiveJackson HollowJon Stickley TrioKristin Scott BensonShannon Slaughter

Del McCoury Del McCoury, one of the greatest performers in the current bluegrass scene has released a new album titled “Almost Proud” (McCoury Music). Jon…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kristin Scott Benson

Angel Romero November 10, 2019 No Comments banjoBluegrassKristin Scott BensonThe Grascals

Kristin Scott Benson grew up in South Carolina, surrounded by a musical family. After receiving a much-anticipated banjo for Christmas when she was thirteen, Kristin…

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