John Lawless

The bluegrass music community lost a mandolin legend in September 2022 with the passing of Herschel Sizemore. With a musical career spanning over half a century, Sizemore left his mark as a member of such groups as Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys, Del McCoury & the Dixie Pals, the Shenandoah Cut Ups, and the Bluegrass Cardinals, among several others. Sizemore was also known for his innovative mandolin stylings and his influence on several generations of pickers, including modern mandolin master Alan Bibey.

Wyatt Ellis was a featured performer with The Knoxville Symphony for their July 4 concert, and he got to play at the Lincoln Center in New York.

The Old Fiddlers Convention, held this past 90 years in Galax, VA, has announced a special birthday gift for 2026 contestants.

The forthcoming Brockville Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub has pushed back its target opening date again.

Eden Alderman has been announced as a recipient of a Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship, given to promote traditional mountain music among young people.

The Larry Stephenson Band has now released their second single with new label, Turnberry Records, a new cut of the Osborne Brothers classic, Lizzie Lou.

It's that time again! The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the nominees for their 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

Public feedback indicates desire for the municipal offices to be relocated to the former school, as well as a new daycare space.

Tall Oaks Music, the newly-formed music publishing company, have announced today the signing of highly-celebrated songwriter Jerry Salley to their roster.

Guitarist and songwriter Bob Minner has assembled a veritable cavalcade of bluegrass superstars for his latest single, I Am Bluegrass, released today with Billy Blue Records.