April 2026 Issue
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The Tradition
April 5, 1959 It was on this date that the duo of Lester Flatt &…
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 Will The Circle Be Unbroken Album In 1972, when I…
The Artists
Photo by Jessica Lance Nick Chandler & Delivered is a hard-driving traditional bluegrass band from…
Many bluegrass fans trace their introduction to the music to films such as O Brother!…
Celebrates 60 Years As the majority of bluegrass fans know, bluegrass music—as we know it…
Master of the 5-String Banjo Photo by Caty Smith Balsam Range banjo powerhouse Marc Pruett has…
The Sound
Photo by Joe Zauner Maggie’s Journal, based on “true life” stories (as Bill Monroe would…
The Venue
Nancy Cardwell is passing the baton for the IBMA Foundation. She has been a lifelong…
