Hilary Saunders

The 36th annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) took place this week in Chattanooga. Its Industry Awards, presented this year by the Benwood Foundation and voted on by bluegrass musicians and industry peers, honored a number of stars, up-and-comers, and professionals. Check out a few highlights below — including Billy Strings&

No Depression recently shared an excerpt from the Summer 2021 "Voices" issue featuring half a dozen roots musicians, including Steve Earle, Will Johnson, John Darnielle (of The Mountain Goats), and more, who have also written books. The piece, written by Jason Heller, goes on to explore the similarities

For his his 155th album (according to Texas Monthly) and 78th solo record, Willie Nelson has announced an 11-track tribute to fellow Texas icon Merle Haggard. Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which follows a series of covers albums honoring Harlan Howard, Ray Price, George Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, and Rodney Crowell,