Old Crow Medicine Show and More to Play MerleFest 2016
Old Crow Medicine Show and Jerry Douglas are just two of the big names headed to MerleFest 2016, which is slated for April 28-May 1.
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Who Should Win Musician of the Year at the 2015 CMA Awards?
The 2015 CMA Awards are coming up in November, and now that the nominees have all been announced, The Boot wants to know who our readers think will be taking home the trophy in each category, from Musician of the Year to the night's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year. Five exceptionally talented artists are nominated in the Musician of the Year category -- but only one will be walking away with the award.
The Earls of Leicester Win Big at 2015 IBMA Awards
It was a big night for the Earls of Leicester at the 2015 IBMA Awards. The band, led by Jerry Douglas, picked up four awards during the ceremony, held on Thursday night (Oct. 1) at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, N.C., including the night's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year.
Earls of Leicester Receive 2015 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album
The Earls of Leicester took home the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album.
Jerry Douglas' Earls of Leicester Announce 2015 Tour
Jerry Douglas' band Earls of Leicester has announced a 2015 tour, including stops at some major music festivals.
Who Should Win Best American Roots Performance at the 2015 Grammy Awards?
The Grammys always feature top-notch artists, and the competition for Best American Roots Performance at the 2015 Grammy Awards is heated. This award is a new category, having been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Grammy Awards in June 2014, and is for singles or tracks only.
Who Should Win Best Bluegrass Album at the 2015 Grammys?
The artists in contention for Best Bluegrass Album at the 2015 Grammys range from recently emerged younger stars to legendary musicians.
Who Should Win Best Folk Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards?
With past winners of the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album including the Civil Wars and Guy Clark, the heat is on for the five talented artists nominated in this category.
Who Should Win Musician of the Year at the 2014 CMA Awards?
The 2014 CMA Awards are looming, and there are so many exciting categories -- ranging from Entertainer of the Year to Single of the Year to Musician of the Year. The latter category stands alone as one that focuses specifically on the people behind the country stars -- the talented musicians who focus on a specific instrument.
Reba McEntire and More Join ‘If Trees Could Sing’ Project
Reba McEntire, Rodney Atkins and Jerry Douglas are among the artists who have been announced to help launch If Trees Could Sing.