Terri Clark, Raising The Bar Review

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Terri Clark is from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. In September of 2018 Terri was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. The 3-time JUNO Award winner also holds the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. She has been named CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year … Read more

Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, True Grass Again

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Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road have released their next album with the sounds of authentic old-time bluegrass called, True Grass Again, on Pinecastle records. The album has eleven tracks and features several special guests. Affectionately known as the “Lady of Tradition” in bluegrass, Lorraine’s mandolin and vocals have fronted Carolina Road for over 15 years. … Read more

Matt Williams, Back to Me Review

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Matt Williams is a young emerging country artist bursting onto the scene.  He began his music exploration through his grandfather, who had a gospel group and at 3 years old he began to sing.  Williams grew up in Coffee Springs a community right outside Geneva, Alabama on a chicken farm, a small town with hometown … Read more

Karen Waldrup, Justified Review

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There is a lot of singer-songwriter talent in and around Nashville, but as they say, “The cream rises to the top.” With New Orleans native, Karen Waldrup, that is the case. She is an excellent vocalist with a clear, bold country sound, who plays guitar, and is an exceptional songwriter.  Able to put on thrilling … Read more

The Sisterhood Band, Summer Setlist Review

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The Sisterhood Band is Alyssa Bonagua and Ruby Stewart have strong musical DNA. Alyssa is the daughter of Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura (the core of country band Baillie & The Boys) and Ruby’s father is rock icon Rod Stewart.  The two met through music friends, both were working on their solo careers.  The common … Read more

The Highland Travelers Review

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The Highland Travelers have released their first full length CD on Mountain Fever Records, The Highland Travelers. At the helm is Adam Steffey (mandolin and vocals) and if you follow bluegrass, you know that last year we had more than a couple bands either stop touring or dissolve. The Highland Travelers are the best of … Read more

Special Consensus, Rivers and Roads Review

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The Special Consensus are back with their nineteenth band recording titled, Rivers And Roads released on Compass Records. The band released their first album back in 1979 and have been going strong ever since. The band members include: leader/banjo player Greg Cahill (the former President/Board Chair of the Nashville-based International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), the … Read more

Vic Allen, Between the Lines Review

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Singer and songwriter Vic Allen is a talented artist from the United Kingdom. A trip to America to work on a ranch in New York State inspired her to delve into the rich country music tradition, and she began writing songs. While studying at the University of Bristol, Allen began to perform her original material … Read more