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He’s a phenomenal fiddler: absolutely one of the most solid, impressive, sought after bluegrass musicians around today. This new one showcases his gift of collaborating, with appearances from the likes of Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Charlie Starr, Jeff White, The Travelin’ McCourys and Vince Gill, among other notable talents.

Born in Stony Fork and raised in Deep Gap — both tiny communities tucked in the mountainous folds of Watauga County — Doc Watson rose to fame as a dazzling

Have you heard of this band? Do you think it's the best band in Montana?

Have you heard of this band? Do you think it's the best band in Montana?

Billy Strings, the 30-year-old guitar player, singer-songwriter, and band leader from Michigan, has become a phenomenon in roots music in the past few years. He’s now gone where few bluegrass acts have gone before, headlining arenas, reaching thousands of new fans who are getting their first taste of the tradition through this charismatic and incendiary artist. Will it accrue to the benefit of the genre overall? Craig Havighurst attended Saturday night’s show and came back optimistic.

Photo Credit: Jesse Faatz Music City lived up to its name on Saturday night. After kicking off a three-night stand in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Billy

Photo Credit: Jesse Faatz Music City lived up to its name on Saturday night. After kicking off a three-night stand in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Billy

Dierks Bentley revealed the time he almost didn't return to music, why he reworked his new album 3 times, and how he balances working in two bands with his career.

Dierks Bentley revealed the time he almost didn't return to music, why he reworked his new album 3 times, and how he balances working in two bands with his career.

Dierks Bentley revealed the time he almost didn't return to music, why he reworked his new album 3 times, and how he balances working in two bands with his career.