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09/23/2024

Do you remember visiting K-Mart back in the day? 🛒

The store, located in Bridgehampton, New York, on the South Fork of Long Island, will close its doors for good in October.

09/23/2024

For today’s Pete-n-Repeat, whose version of “I Can’t Stop Loving You” do you prefer? Ray Charles or Conway Twitty?

09/23/2024

Ray Charles was born 94 years ago today. 🎹

This late, American icon is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and is one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century.

What’s your favorite country recording from the genius of Ray Charles?

09/20/2024

Did you miss our conversation with Becky Buller? Check it out on YouTube!!

It was great chatting with Becky Buller! Go checkout her new album!https://beckybuller.com/Learn more about 2024 IBMA World of Bluegrass: https://worldofblue...

09/20/2024

Rick Good Plays Trouble On The Brandywine

https://antiochcollege.edu/event/the-big-family-business-a-rhythm-in-shoes-revival-at-the-foundry-theater/

09/20/2024

For today’s Pete-n-Repeat, whose version of “Billy” do you prefer? Waylon Jennings or Tony Joe White?

09/19/2024

Becky Buller joins Daniel Mullins Friday morning at 11AM Eastern to talk about her latest album from Dark Shadow Recording, ‘Jubilee’, which chronicles her own journey in dealing with her mental health. 🦋

Becky will also be delivering next week’s keynote address at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2024 World of Bluegrass. 🫶

Learn more by tuning in 9/20 at 11AM ET at realrootsradio.com or via our FREE app. 📻

09/19/2024

On this day in 1968, Red Foley passed away at the age of 58. 🎙️ Do you remember this classic country crooner?

09/19/2024

Help us wish Trisha Yearwood a happy birthday! 🎂

She is one of country’s most beloved vocalists and hitmakers of the last thirty years. ❤️ What’s your favorite song from this country queen?

09/19/2024

Do you recognize this young soldier who would go on to be a country music superstar? 🇺🇸

How many of you recognize this handsome young soldier? He was only 19 years old when he joined the Army. He was stationed at Scholfield Barracks in Hawaii, where he discovered his passion for music. He left the Army in 1975 and is now a country music legend. Discover who he is, and see other country stars who are veterans like him 🇺🇸 >> https://go.countryrebel.com/MilitarySingers

09/19/2024

For today’s Pete-n-Repeat, whose version of “Down On The Corner” do you prefer? Creedence Clearwater Revival or Jerry Reed?

09/19/2024

Gram Parsons passed away fifty-one years ago today in Joshua Tree, CA at the age of 26, overdosing on a lethal amount of morphine and alcohol.

This tragic artist helped fuse country and rock influences through his work with The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The International Submarine Band, and his own solo recordings. His beloved songs include “Hickory Wind”, “Sin City”, “Devil In Disguise”, and more.

What’s your favorite Gram Parsons song?

09/18/2024

Interview with Rick Good from The Hotmud Family!

He and Daniel chat about all sorts of things, including his upcoming show with The Big Family Business. It's happening THIS SATURDAY!! Get your tickets here:
https://antiochcollege.edu/event/the-big-family-business-a-rhythm-in-shoes-revival-at-the-foundry-theater/

09/18/2024

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09/18/2024

Would you like to be a Vendor at Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival - Fall '24? We would love to have you!

ATTENION VENDORS! Our Vendor Showroom is one of a kind and highlight of our AWAR-WINNING event! Act now if you'd like to be part of our Fall festival happening November 7th, 8th & 9th in Wilmington, OH! Space is limited!
*A link to our application is in the comments.

09/18/2024

For today’s Pete-n-Repeat, whose version of “Bad News” do you prefer? Johnny Cash or Wh**ey Morgan and the 78's?

09/17/2024

For today’s Pete-n-Repeat, whose version of “Let’s Keep It That Way” do you prefer? Tanya Tucker or Mac Davis?

09/17/2024

Hank Williams was born 101 years ago today. 🎶 No one’s legend looms larger in country music lore, as he still casts a massive shadow on the genre.

Known as the “Hillbilly Shakespeare” for his direct, poetic, and haunting style of songwriting, he was an absolute phenomenon during his brief career and life. Hank passed away at the age of 29. 💔

What’s your favorite Hank Williams song?

09/17/2024

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09/17/2024

Ralph Mooney was born on this day in 1928. 🌕

A steel guitar legend, he made history playing pedal steel with country icons like Ray Price, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Wynn Stewart. This trailblazing musician passed away in 2011.

Who’s your favorite country steel guitarist?

09/16/2024

Check out the newest music video from Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers for their latest bluegrass gospel hit, “One Breath Away”! 🫶

Billy Blue Records has a new music video for Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, which we are pleased to be able to premiere this morning at Bluegrass Today.

09/16/2024

Ethan Charles and Daniel Mullins Talk About International Bluegrass Music Association's World Of Bluegrass!!🪕

The event is from September 24th to 28th. Get Your Tickets Now!!
https://worldofbluegrass.org/

09/16/2024

Sad news in the bluegrass community… 😔

Bluegrass star David Davis dies from injuries following car accident
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David Davis, 63, of Cullman, Ala., who led the Warrior River Boys since 1984, and his wife Cindy were involved in an automobile accident near Snead, Ala. at 5:50 p.m. on September 15, 2024. He died from the injuries sustained in the crash while in transport to a local hospital. His wife Cindy was hospitalized following the accident, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Davis and his highly acclaimed band most recently appeared at the Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Celebration at the Bill Monroe Homeplace in Rosine, Ky. on Thursday, Sept. 12 where he was recognized for his 40 years leading the band, according to Warrior River Boy Marty Hays.
Davis, who played mandolin and sang lead and tenor vocals, was considered one of his generation’s continuing links to the stylings of Bill Monroe and Appalachian roots music. He often taught those stylings at special mandolin events to all ages.
It was through his efforts that he carried on a family tradition passed down from his father and two uncles. His uncle Cleo was the very first of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys. Through David’s efforts he continued the long-running Alabama band began in the 1960s.
The Rounder Recording recording artist received wide acclaim from his pre-2020 release “Didn't He Ramble: Songs of Charlie Poole,” a tribute to the legendary acoustic music artist. In June 2018, the group led the Folk Artist chart as top artist with the top album and debuted at number four on the Billboard’s bluegrass album chart.
After a couple of Rounder label projects in the early 90's, he guided recordings on Ray Davis' Wango label throughout the decade and into the early 2000's. These legendary "Basement Recordings" have garnered a cult following over the years, many sides resurfacing on the Time Life label.
David and the band snapped up rave reviews such as "...sure-fire picking and train whistle harmonies..." from USA Today with their self-titled 2004 Rebel Records release.
Their "White Album" was indeed a turning point for the band describing Davis as “an excellent instrumentalist in the Monroe style of mandolin, ... among the most emotive, capable and underappreciated singers in Bluegrass" (Sing Out).
Their highly acclaimed Rebel releases "Troubled Times" and "Two Dimes and A Nickel" took the listener deeper into the soul of Davis’s music and offered testimony to the band's musical evolution.
Another unique 2000 album “God’s Children” from Crimson Records combined he and actor/entertainer Randall Franks in an Appalachian brother-duet style gospel project featuring Franks on guitar and Davis on mandolin with WRB Marty Hays on bass.
Davis said in a recent release that what he was trying to do with his band was to create a traditional sound that would appeal to larger audiences beyond bluegrass.
“I wanted to pull from my influences from the Louvin Brothers to Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family, to honor their contributions but at the same time forge a path and sound for myself in the country music industry where many artists simply mimic whatever seems to be popular at the moment,” he said. “Millions of people, from all backgrounds in countries around the world still tap their toes when they hear Flatt and Scruggs, they are still moved by the high lonesome sound of Bill Monroe or the haunting voice of Ralph Stanley.”
Throughout his 40 plus-year career he has stood on stage in front of millions of fans in concerts, festivals, on television and radio.
Davis and the band have received many laurels, both individually and collectively. Davis was a 2010 inductee to the Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, He was inducted in the National Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
The Celebration of Life for Bluegrass star David Davis will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home, 1901 Second Ave. Northwest in Cullman, Ala. Visitation is on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. also at the funeral home. The multiple hall of fame entertainer died Sunday, Sept. 15 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He led his highly acclaimed bluegrass band - David Davis and the Warrior River Boys from Cullman, Ala. Since 1984. Donations in his memory may be made to support Appalachian Music Scholarships at Share America Foundation, P.O. Box 42, Tunnel Hill, Ga. 30755 or online at www.ShareAmericaFoundation.org .
For more information about the his career, visit www.daviddavisandwrb.com .

09/16/2024

For today’s Pete-n-Repeat, whose version of “Please Mr. Please” do you prefer? Olivia Newton-John or Rhonda Vincent?

09/15/2024

Roy Acuff was born 121 years ago today. 🎻 This country pioneer was the undisputed “King of the Grand Ole Opry!” 👑

What’s your favorite Acuff song?