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THROUGH THE LENS: Bluegrass Rules Inside or Out at IBMA's Big Event

THROUGH THE LENS: Bluegrass Rules Inside or Out at IBMA's Big Event

This week bluegrass takes over the column, just days after the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual takeover of Raleigh, North Carolina, with its World of Bluegrass festival. The fest demonstrated two things to me: 1) bluegrass just keeps becoming more vibrant every day; and 2) a shining new talent

THROUGH THE LENS: Roots Music on Both Coasts – Bristol Rhythm & Roots and BeachLife Ranch

THROUGH THE LENS: Roots Music on Both Coasts – Bristol Rhythm & Roots and BeachLife Ranch

BONUS TRACKS: John Prine’s Favorite Books + More Roots Music News and Notes

BONUS TRACKS: John Prine’s Favorite Books + More Roots Music News and Notes

THE LONG HAUL: When You Lose One of Your Own

THE LONG HAUL: When You Lose One of Your Own

THROUGH THE LENS: A Fond Look Back at AmericanaFest 2022

THROUGH THE LENS: A Fond Look Back at AmericanaFest 2022

BONUS TRACKS: Chris Stapleton’s Heartfelt Thanks to Vince Gill + More

BONUS TRACKS: Chris Stapleton’s Heartfelt Thanks to Vince Gill + More

THE READING ROOM: How Buddy Emmons’ Steel Guitar Changed Country Music

THE READING ROOM: How Buddy Emmons’ Steel Guitar Changed Country Music