BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Appalachian region is recognized as the birthplace of country music, but even before the Bristol Sessions began recording, it was also the origin of a distinct type of soul ...

BAYFIELD – Marikay Shellman still revels in her recollections of the early days of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. “It just wasn’t about money, it was about playing music,” she said, sitting at the ...

Inside the country’s premier string band music fete—in the words of the people who’ve made it happen. In June 2003, a friend persuaded my twin brother and me to drive six hours from Breckenridge to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHEYENNE — Bluegrass artist Jim Hurst may not be from the capital city, but he vividly recalls the beauty from his years of ...

As he engages in internal ciphering to determine the elapsed time since his career switched from the traditionally minded country music he took to the top of the charts during the ’80s back to the ...

OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — Bluegrass history is likely to be made in Owensboro this fall when dozens of hall of famers take the stage for what would have been Bill Monroe's 100th birthday. Click on the ...

By Catherine Van NoyWe live in a region of rich cultural heritage. People involved with the music industry have been aware of that for years. A recent video series completed by a team of collaborators ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A unique tasting experience is coming soon to the Frazier History Museum. "Bourbon Through Bluegrass" is a bluegrass show, a comedy set, a history lesson and a bourbon ...

In 2015, singer/songwriter Ken Gentry and guitar player Curtis Fiore happened to be camping next to each other at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The impromptu, early-morning jam session that ensued ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau County History welcomes a bluegrass trio in November. According to a news release from the history center, the Michael Prewitt Trio featuring Dan ...

CHEYENNE — Bluegrass artist Jim Hurst may not be from the capital city, but he vividly recalls the beauty from his years of driving through the state. And he’s no stranger to travel. Taylor Staples is ...