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Steve Martin showcases bluegrass artistry on ‘Rare Bird Alert’
Steve Martin (Photo/Sandee O) Steve Martin doesn’t think it strange that he can excel at acting, comedy, novel writing, magic, art collecting and banjo playing. After all, he says, normal people excel...
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Fri., May 27: Steve Martin proves he’s a ‘Rare Bird’
Steve Martin plays the Woods at Fontanel on May 27 (photo: Sandee O). The album-opening title track on Steve Martin’s sophomore bluegrass LP, Rare Bird Alert, is one of the album's best songs. It’s...
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Martina McBride, Brad Paisley to perform on Fourth of July fireworks telecasts
Martina McBride performing at the CMA Music Festival in June. (Larry McCormack/The Tennessean) If you’re a country or bluegrass fan, you can catch some big names tonight by doing a little channel...
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Steve Martin, Grascals, Dailey & Vincent and more to perform at IBMA Awards
Steve Martin plays the IBMA Awards on Sept. 29 (photo: Sandee O.) The initial batch of performers at this year's International Bluegrass Music Awards have been announced. Balsam Range, The Boxcars,...
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Cream of Nashville’s crop represents at Grammys
Jack White performing at the Ryman Auditorium on May 15, 2012 (photo: Dipti Vaidya/The Tennessean) By Peter Cooper and Dave Paulson The Tennessean Perhaps it’s easier to identify which Grammy...
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Grammy Award winners – with a Music City focus
CLICK HERE for a red carpet photo gallery from the 55th annual Grammy Awards. Here, from left, John Paul White, Joy Williams, T Bone Burnett and Taylor Swift accept the award for song written for...
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Americana Music Festival adds artists to 2013 lineup
Ashley Monroe Photo by Jim Wright) 2013 is poised to be the biggest year yet for the Americana Music Festival. The Nashville-based event returns for its 14th year on September 18-22 and has just added...
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Peter Cooper On Music: Steep Canyon Rangers expand bluegrass’ reach
Steep Canyon Rangers (photo: David McClister) This week, the bluegrass community will convene in Raleigh, N.C., for a big convention, highlighted by the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 24th...
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Bluegrass bands ‘ramble’ through the night in Raleigh
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys perform at the Long View Center during the Bluegrass Ramble at World of Bluegrass, September 25, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. (photo: Samuel M. Simpkins/The Tennessean) RALEIGH,...
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Peter Cooper On Music: Earl Scruggs’ legacy helps rejuvenate his hometown
Randy Scruggs, son of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs, stands near a statue of his father at the Earl Scruggs Center in honor of his father during a tour that took place after the Earl Scruggs Center...
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