Ricky Skaggs
• Absolute Publicity is honored to welcome Grammy Award winning country and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs to its artist roster. For Skaggs media inquiries, contact Don Murry Grubbs at 615-275-8380 or don@absolutepublicity.com.
• As part of an IBMA membership drive, all active members of the organization as of Sept. 27, 2012 will receive a chance to win an oceanview cabin for two on Mountain Song at Sea’s Bluegrass Cruise. The lineup includes The David Grisman Sextet, Del McCoury Band, Punch Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tim O’Brien and Bryan Sutton, Peter Rowan and more. The drawing will be held onstage during Fan Fest at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass in Nashville on Sept. 28-30, 2012. For more information, click here.
The Roys
• The Roys’ new Rural Rhythm Records’ CD, New Day Dawning, world premiered on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction Channel 61 last night (7/24). The disc, featuring lead single “Still Standing,” hits stores Aug. 28, but fans can pre-order a signed and discounted copy at www.theroysonline.com. The Roys’ upcoming tour includes a stop in Nashville Oct. 11 at The Station Inn.
• Moonstruck Management is proud to present an Anniversary Evening event celebrating Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out’s 20th Anniversary and Lonesome River Band’s 30th Anniversary on Sept. 26 at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Nashville. Tickets at MoonstruckManagement.com.
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