Ricky Skaggs News

Country Artist Moe Bandy to Release New Album LUCKY ME This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2016

Country traditionalist Moe Bandy, known for dozens of chart-toppers like 'I Cheated Me Right Out of Her,' 'Bandy the Rodeo Clown' and 'Americana,' will release LUCKY ME July 29.

Bluegrass Music Patriarch Ralph Stanley Dies at 89

by Caryn Robbins — June 24, 2016

Ralph Stanley, a patriarch of Appalachian music who with his brother Carter helped expand and popularize the genre that became known as bluegrass, died Thursday from difficulties with skin cancer.

Country Music Artist Trae Edwards Responds to Orlando Shootings with New Single

by Tyler Peterson — June 17, 2016

In response to the tragedies in Orlando this week, Country music recording artist Trae Edwards has released the inspirational new single, 'Love Got Us Through' (Breezewood Productions).

Auburn to Release New Album 'Love & Promises'

by Tyler Peterson — June 3, 2016

Americana music ensemble Auburn featuring Liz Lenten will be releasing their 5th album “Love & Promises” on June 17th 2016! The new album was mainly written in the mountains of eastern Crete last year, in a flurry of outpouring! As always with Liz Lenten's prolific songwriting, themes cover th

Recording Academy Issues Statement on Passing of Singer Songwriter Guy Clark

by Caryn Robbins — May 18, 2016

Newgrass Champions, Coral Creek, Tour Recently Released Self-Titled Album

by Caryn Robbins — April 27, 2016

Breaking the bluegrass boilerplate, Colorado-based Americana group, CORAL CREEK, tours the national release of their self-titled album.

Country Stars Remember Music Legend Merle Haggard

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2016

Country music legend Merle Haggard, well known for his such as 'Okie From Muskogee' and 'Mama Tried,' passed way today, April 6th, his 79th birthday.

Kaitlyn Baker to Perform on WDVX Blue Plate Special, 3/16

by Tyler Peterson — March 9, 2016

Singer Kaitlyn Baker, who has been attracting attention since the release of her singles “Burn” and “Coal Train,” will bring her “coal country” style of music to the WDVX “Blue Plate Special” in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, March 16.

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Announce Extensive 2016 Summer Tour Dates

by Caryn Robbins — March 3, 2016

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby is announcing the first set of his summer tour dates with his band The Noisemakers which will take the group across the country.

Nashville Songwriters to Perform Humanitarian Concert in Brentwood Today

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2016

Four country music and bluegrass artists who have written hundreds of hits and/or performed with some of country music's biggest stars are teaming up to raise money for a humanitarian program sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Rosanne Cash to Conclude Carnegie Hall Perspectives Series, 2/20

by Tyler Peterson — January 20, 2016

Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash concludes her Carnegie Hall Perspectives series with a performance on Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 p.

Acclaimed Nashville Songwriters to Perform Humanitarian Concert in Brentwood, 2/13

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2016

Four country music and bluegrass artists who have written hundreds of hits and/or performed with some of country music's biggest stars are teaming up to raise money for a humanitarian program sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd in Brentwood, Tennessee.

BEST OF 2015 by Chris Gibson

by Chris Gibson — January 4, 2016

My lists for the best plays/musicals in St.

Keller Williams Announces 2016 Winter Tour Dates

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 2015

Today, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams announces his 2016 Winter Tour plans, including the debut of his new 4-piece collaboration, The Keller Williams KWahtro featuring Gibb Droll, Danton Boller, and Rodney Holmes.

Christian McBride and Bruce Hornsby Lead ONE ON ONE at NJPAC

by Sally Henry Fuller — November 3, 2015

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Multi-Grammy-nominated singer and pianist Bruce Hornsby ("The Way It Is," "Mandolin Rain") appears in concert and conversation with Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride.

Rosanne Cash Is Carnegie Hall's 'Perspectives' Artist for 2015-16

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2015

As part of its 2015-2016 season announcement, Carnegie Hall recently shared that singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a four-concert Perspectives series at the Hall beginning this month.

Country Music Singer/Songwriter Jimmy Fortune to Release 'Hits & Hymns' Today

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2015

Country Music Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Jimmy Fortune is gearing up for the October 23rd release of his highly-anticipated album Hits & Hymns.