Rebel Records of Virginia was founded in 1960 and is the first record label devoted exclusively to Bluegrass music. Known for innovation and excellence over a 50-plus year period, Rebel has introduced many of the most important artists of the genre, from the Country Gentlemen and Seldom Scene to the Steep Canyon Rangers, Blue Highway, Lonesome River Band and IIIrd Tyme Out. In addition to its cutt
ing edge presence in contemporary Bluegrass, the label has also been a home for legendary traditional artists like Ralph Stanley, Dave Evans and Larry Sparks. The extensive Rebel catalog includes much of the best work of the following key artists: Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury, Rhonda Vincent, Keith Whitley & Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, J.D. In addition to “breaking” new Bluegrass acts, Rebel has been issuing a highly successful series of budget compilations featuring some of the most requested songs and tunes as played by name artists like the above.
