Four Music Veterans Announce Launch of Union House Records
Hickory, NC -- Mike Bentley, Jeff Brown, Shannon Slaughter, and Dale Felts are proud to announce the formation of a new record label, Union House Records focusing on bluegrass and acoustic music...
View ArticleBluegrass Museum Board of Trustees Appoints New Officers
Owensboro, KY -- The International Bluegrass Music Museum Board of Trustees named four new officers and celebrated six members completing their terms of service during the annual April board meeting...
View ArticlePaul J. Schiminger Takes the Helm of the IBMA
Nashville, TN -- The International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Board of Directors announced that Paul J. Schiminger has been selected as the organization’s Executive Director. Schiminger’s...
View ArticleBCM Achieves NETTA "Best of Show" Two Years Running
Bristol, VA/TN -- The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM) is proud to announce the organization has achieved "Best of Show," Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association's (NETTA) highest honor, for the Grand...
View Article“Song of the Mountains” Says Goodbye to Host Tim White
Bluegrass musician and broadcast personality Tim White has lost his job as host of the nationally syndicated public television concert series “Song of the Mountains.” White said the Lincoln Theatre,...
View ArticleMartin Guitar's Long-Standing Commitment To The Environment Continues
Nazareth, PA -- C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. (www.martinguitar.com) hosted the Fifth Bi-Annual Wood Summit at the company's headquarters in Nazareth, PA on Thursday, May 7, 2015. The full-day Summit...
View ArticleLincoln Theatre “Song of the Mountains” Reorganization
Marion, VA -- The Lincoln Theatre Board of Directors voted at its most recent meeting to makes changes to the structure of its nationally-syndicated public television concert series Song of the...
View ArticleBMI Wins Pandora Rate Court Battle
In a victorious ruling for all BMI-affiliated songwriters, composers and music publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc. received a favorable decision from a New York Rate Court after a lengthy legal battle...
View ArticleHorse Archer Productions Leaving Song of the Mountains
Marion, VA. After the recent dismissal of host, Tim White, Horse Archer expresses their disapproval through bold decision. Horse Archer Productions has announced that unless Tim White returns as host,...
View ArticleThe Acoustic Shoppe One of World’s Top 100 Music Stores
Springfield, MO -- The Chapmans' Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, Missouri has been named one of the world’s Top 100 musical instrument and product retailers for the 1st time. The global association for...
View ArticleThe Grascals Return to The Andrea Roberts Agency
Nashville, TN -- The Andrea Roberts Agency (ARA) is very pleased to announce the return of The Grascals to the agency's roster of talent for their bluegrass representation. This a reunion, or more like...
View ArticleTim White Comments on Song of the Mountains Status
By Tim White I want to thank all of my friends, fellow musicians and fans of Song of the Mountains for your overwhelming support over the past three weeks. Your kind words of support have meant so much...
View ArticleTammy Jones Robinette Signs with Rural Rhythm Records
Nashville, TN -- In preparation for her second Bluegrass project, Tammy Jones Robinette has signed with powerhouse Bluegrass label, Rural Rhythm Records. The deal comes on the heels of Tammy's first...
View ArticleHelen Highwater Stringband Joins Roe Entertainment Roster
Maryville, TN -- Jim Roe of Roe Entertainment is pleased to welcome Helen Highwater Stringband to his roster of artists for exclusive booking representation. Shad Cobb, Mike Compton, David Grier and...
View ArticleHuck Finn Jubilee Tops Attendance & Economic Impacts
Ontario, CA -- Organizers of the Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival, the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, is proud to release the results of the annual event. “This year was a...
View ArticleBlueHighways TV to Launch on DISH Network
Franklin, TN -- BlueHighways TV, an independent network offering original programs that explore the people, stories, traditions and music of America, announced today that it will launch on DISH on July...
View ArticleWirelessGuys WIFI Provides Secure Wireless Transactions at Huck Finn Jubilee
Ontario, CA -- WirelessGuys announced this week, the successful design and deployment of secure temporary WIFI service for high volume onsite ticket sales and point-of-sale purchases at the 39th annual...
View ArticleAppalachian Music Heritage Foundation Takes Reins of Song of the Mountains
After months of announcements, protests and business wrangling, it was announced last week that Tim White will return to Song of the Mountains. In addition, the new Appalachian Music Heritage...
View ArticleCumberland River Joins LoweRider Entertainment Artists Roster
Cumberland River announces that they have signed with LoweRider Entertainment! LoweRider Entertainment is a full service talent agency from Nashville, TN. LoweRider Entertainment represents the best in...
View ArticleBluegrass Music Museum Names New Executive Director
Owensboro, KY - The International Bluegrass Music Museum's Board of Directors announced that Chris Joslin has been named as the organization's Executive Director. Joslin is expected to begin working at...
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