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Syntax Creative Clients Receive 28 Nominations at 2022 IBMA Awards

The SiriusXM Nashville studio was yesterday's scene for the nominations announcement ahead of the upcoming annual 2022 IBMA Awards, ceremonies, and World of Bluegrass event weekend September 27 - October 1, 2022 in Raleigh, NC. In total,…
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Mountain Home Music Company Mourns the Loss of Phil Leadbetter

Mountain Home Music Company and Crossroads Label Group collectively mourns the loss of bluegrass mainstay, Phil Leadbetter. Leadbetter most recently worked with Mountain Home for the release of his compilation album Masters of Slide: The…
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Phil Leadbetter Curates New Dobro Collection, 'Masters of Slide: Spider Sessions'

In 1994, the legendary Jerry Douglas—acknowledged master of the instrument variously known as a resonator guitar, resophonic guitar and by its most popular brand name, dobro—surveyed the state of his art and, together with colleague Tut…
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Phil Leadbetter Signs with Mountain Home Music Company

A three-time recipient of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Resophonic Guitar Player of the Year award, Phil Leadbetter has been a mainstay of the bluegrass world for decades, earning accolades for not just for his solo work,…

Phil Leadbetter & All Stars of Bluegrass - Swing for the Fences

Bluegrass; Pinecastle Records - STREAM / BUY single Beginning his bluegrass and reso guitar (dobro) career at the tender age of twelve, Phil Leadbetter has blossomed into one of the genre's giants and most sought-after musicians in the history…

A bluegrass benefit for the late Steve Gulley

On August 18, 2020, the bluegrass community lost one of its most cherished artists, Steve Gulley. Prior to his passing, the singer joined his best friend Phil Leadbetter & The All Stars of Bluegrass on their upcoming record, releasing September…

All Stars of Bluegrass - "I Wanna Go Back" feat. Phil Leadbetter & Steve Wariner

Bluegrass; Pinecastle Records — STREAM / BUY single Lead single for upcoming LP that features Phil Leadbetter of J.D. Crowe & The New South/Flashback band fame plus 4x GRAMMY-winner country artist Steve Wariner, who claims 10 #1 Billboard…
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Flashback - "John Henry Holliday"

Bluegrass; Pinecastle Records — STREAM / BUY single Flashback—a bluegrass "super-group"—features former members of The 1995 GRAMMY-nominated lineup of J.D. Crowe and the Newsouth. The group features Don Rigsby, Phil Leadbetter, Richard…

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…

Reso-Player Extraordinaire, Phil Leadbetter Releases The Next Move

A Stellar List of Friends Make Bucket List Dreams Come True It’s a remarkable commentary on the character of a man when he can call upon friends and associates with the answer repeatedly being a resounding “yes.” After being…