
Gena Britt - "He Likes to Fish"
Sister Sadie’s Gena Britt delivers a heartfelt tribute with her latest solo single, "He Likes to Fish". Reflecting on her late father, the song opens with a reference to his old Bronco, pictured on the cover, and reflects on the simple, meaningful…

The Kody Norris Show - Highfalutin Hillbilly
A recurring theme in Kody's songwriting is the triumph of true love. One of the band’s early hits, “Love Bug”, set that tone—and now, the band is shining a spotlight on another of his original songs, “Ruby Jane”. Propelled by brisk…

East Nash Grass - "Bend in the Road"
"Bend in the Road" captures the heart of change and resilience, blending tradition with fresh energy. As the 2024 IBMA New Artist of the Year, the band shines by being fully themselves. With members who’ve played alongside Dan Tyminski, Tim…

Jaelee Roberts - "Love Gone Missing"
"Love Gone Missing" is a ballad by IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year Jaelee Roberts, co-written by Theo MacMillan. The impeccable, spirited performance blends modern sensibilities and classic virtuosity. The song is written from a girl’s point…

Becky Buller - "Muddy Waters"
"Muddy Water" was one of Becky’s favorite songs even before Hurricane Helene hit. After the storm, it meant even more. Many of her friends and neighbors were directly affected. Now she shares in their pain through Phil Rosenthal’s heavy…

Balsam Range - "The Pacific"
Balsam Range adds to the bluegrass songbook of dark tales of disaster with “The Pacific". Inspired by "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", the foreboding ballad offers a deep story that you could almost make a movie out of. This was a song that…

Vickie Vaughn - "Liza Jane"
Two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn puts a bold take on Vince Gill’s "Liza Jane", swapping ‘90s electric twang for high-octane bluegrass. Vickie's loved this song since she was a kid, and wanted to add drama—make it darker…

Volume Five - "Leave a Light On"
To Volume Five, this song felt like a song every writer can only imagine making. The group carefully chooses songs to perform because they will be used for years on stage, in rehearsals, and in front of fans. That’s why each choice matters.…

Billy Gilman - "Waylon"
When Billy wrote "Waylon", he was reflecting on how deeply a pet can impact the life of someone who lives alone. He never imagined it would one day be used by the AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) to support suicide prevention…

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run - Coming On Strong
In Bluegrass, there is nothing like a good breakup song. The band was hunting for an uptempo number that they could truly make their own. Co-producer Ken Irwin (founder of Rounder Records) suggested "Heartbreak Express." They added their own…

Deanie Richardson & Kimber Ludiker - "Cacklin Hen"
If you're a bluegrass fan, you know the only thing better than great fiddle playing is two great fiddlers playing together. Now, two of the best in the business are carrying on the proud tradition of twin fiddling, with a fresh new spin. Deanie…

Don Rigsby feat. Ronnie Reno - "Big Train"
“Big Train” is the only new song on Don Rigsby’s upcoming Rebel Records "Best Of" compilation, Kentucky Troubadour. After discovering the track on a Porter Wagoner show recording, Rigsby called Ronnie Reno, who wrote the song. A collaboration…