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Columbia Artists Management, Inc. and Don Light Talent are proud to announce the exclusive representation by Columbia Artists of award-winning Rounder Records bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent for bookings in North American performing arts venues.

Carmel Sheerin & the Ravens are continuing their nationwide tour and are set to play in Fergiea s Bar , Tullamore, Co.

From Lucas Hendrickson, for The Tennessean : If you ever run into Ricky Skaggs backstage at the Grand Ole Opry and he's not carrying his mandolin, he's got another instrument on a strap at the ready.

You may recall that back on election day last November country star Ricky Skaggs expressed some trepidation over the election of Barack Obama, claiming that he wasn't sure that "Mr. Obama likes bluegrass or country music that well." Well fear not, Ricky, as it was just announced that Barack and Michelle Obama will be hosting a country event to take ...

They are the two-by-fours that make up country music's earliest construction, rootsy legends whose very names conjure never-faded invention and old-timey amusements.

The fundraising InCONCERT series returns Friday with Bigg Country at the 4th Floor Blues Club parking lot.

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It's barefootin' time again. You know what that means. Time to run away with Huck Finn and listen to those long-ago tales of life on the Mississippi River.

Tales of life on the river, jumping frogs and a small-town circus are under way in Victorville at the 33rd annual Huck Finn Jubilee this Father's Day weekend.

Wild Adventures has added some soul and bluegrass to its concert line-up. Bluegrass master Ricky Skaggs will play Sept.

The Bonham Revue is carrying on a family tradition now for over 35 years in bluegrass entertainment having roots dating back into the 1970a s. Some of their talented band members are influential songwriters and have performed in Garth Brooksa band, are members of the National Dixie Land Jazz Band, and have performed on the David Letterman Show.

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Three blockbuster performances can be expected along this year's Kentucky Music Trail at the Paramount Arts Center.

The 2009 Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival kicks off its 59th annual run June 26 in downtown Ruston.

Gypsy swing and acoustic roots act Belleville Outfit have shared stages with Lyle Lovett, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and the Del McCoury band to name a few.

Local singer-songwriter Eliza Lynn is starting to get some well-earned attention on the world stage.

Over a recording career of nearly 40 years, country singer Emmylou Harris has built a brilliant body of work - one sparkling, heart-breaking album at a time.

Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman, an annual concert series in Nashville, begins June 25 with a show featuring Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper.

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Carmel Sheerin & the Ravens are continuing their nationwide tour and are set to play in the Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy, Co.