Tag Archive for: International Bluegrass Music Association

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers - "Run Away Tonight"

Part of the musical depth of Chris Jones & The Night Drivers’ new Mountain Home release Run Away Tonight is due to the longevity not just of the group, but of this lineup. Chris Jones founded the band in 1995, marking 20 years this year.…

State of North Carolina to honor Balsam Range

Multi-award-winning acoustic band, Balsam Range, will receive official praise from both the House and Senate of the State of North Carolina on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Balsam Range is the current International Bluegrass Music Association…

Dale Ann Bradley - "Pocket Full of Keys"

Dale Ann Bradley has released Pocket full of Keys, her first album since returning to Pinecastle Records. With this release, Bradley returns to the label that offered her the opportunity to become a solo performer after recording for them with…

Sideline - "Session 2"

What began as a part-time gig for five seasoned professional bluegrass musicians, quickly turned full-time when Sideline released their first album on Mountain Fever Records in 2013. The response to Sideline – Session 1 was overwhelming,…

The Malpass Brothers

They've got the sound, and they've got the look. The Malpass Brothers, Christopher and Taylor, are unabashed and shameless purveyors of traditional music, playing songs that are reminiscent of classic country, rockabilly and honky-tonk songs…

Mountain Fever Records Releases First Single from Upcoming Sideline Album

"Mountain Girl" Hits Radio Today! Sideline - Session 2 Available June 2nd Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce "Mountain Girl," the first single from the upcoming album from Sideline is available to radio and consumers today.…

The Malpass Brothers sign with Class Act Entertainment

Organic Records recording artists, Christopher and Taylor Malpass announce 2015 tour schedule The Malpass Brothers have signed an exclusive booking agreement with Class Act Entertainment of Nashville. The good old days are back again,…

Mountain Fever Celebrates 2014 Success with New Music!

Mountain Fever Records is celebrating a very successful 2014 while ringing in the new year with chart-topping hits and the promise of great new music! Several of the label's artists made it onto "Best of 2014" lists, Detour ended the year with…

Volume Five - "Voices"

Mountain Fever Records announces the upcoming release of Voices from Volume Five, which will be in stores on Jan. 20, 2015 but is available now for preorder at iTunes. Founded in early 2008 by vocalist and fiddle player Glen Harrell, Volume…
Pictured at an IBMA Awards after-party are Mickey Gamble (left)

The Effect of Awards on Careers

Pictured at an IBMA Awards after-party are Mickey Gamble (left), president of Crossroads/Mountain Home Music Company of Arden NC, and Tim Surrett of the multi-award winning band Balsam Range. Surrett is the original founder of the Mountain Home…

Phil Leadbetter Named Dobro Player of the Year

Last night at the IBMA Awards in Raleigh, Phil Leadbetter was honored as Dobro Player of the Year. Shortly after, Phil said, "I just won the IBMA "dobro player of the year." Still in total shock. So many great players out there. I'm not worthy…

Balsam Range Takes Top Honors at IBMA Awards

It was a big night for Balsam Range at the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, which were announced during a red carpet event at the annual World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC. Singer/Fiddler Buddy Melton was…