On this day (October 29) in 1937, Sonny Osborne was born in Thousandsticks, Kentucky. After learning to play the banjo as a child, he formed a group with his brother, Bobby Osborne. Together, the ...

A professional liquor taster, dump truck driver and fur hat maker walk into a bar. No, that's not a joke. Add a snow plow driver and lawn mower to the mix — plus the quintet's world-class ability to ...

For generations, trains have carried more than just freight—they carried stories, songs, and culture, linking people from Bristol to Chattanooga, and everywhere in between. On Saturday night, June 7, ...

The country superstar and Knoxville native talks with Knox News about his career and his first book “Heart Life Music.” ...

Performers were announced for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Git It Played. The Awards show, co-hosted by celebrated actor/comedian/banjoist Steve Martin and trailblazing banjoist, ...

Steve Martin isn’t just an IBMA nominee — he’s also the host. The comedian and banjo player will co-host the 2025 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards with fellow picker Alison Brown. “I’m ...

The Grammy-winning banjoists welcome fellow artists including Vince Gill, Indigo Girls, Jackson Browne and more on the new ...

NASHVILLE, TN – The International Bluegrass Music Association announced that Berea resident David Parmley will be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a founding member of ...

Sierra Ferrell will not be performing at the International Bluegrass Music Association's Bluegrass Live festival in Chattanooga, according to a press release from the music association. Ferrell will ...

Ever since Hurricane Helene brought disastrous flooding to the region, East Tennesseans have stepped up to donate to fundraisers and drives to collect food and supplies to help their neighbors hit ...