Dreamcatcher Events invites bluegrass lovers to kick off 2026 beneath the Sonoran sky at The McCoury & Douglas Family Pickin’ Party, a four-day, four-night immersion in picking, playing, and camaraderie set for January 2–5, 2026 at the historic Wig Wam Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Full details and registration are now live at delmccourypickinparty.com.

Let’s Party About it, Leftover Salmon’s new album, out today via Compass Records, reaffirms their status as pioneers of blended bluegrass and showcases their unmatched musical chemistry. For the first time ever, the band wrote the album together in a single session as a group.  Longtime friend of the band and storied songwriter Aaron Raitiere (Lady Gaga, Lukas Nelson, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Anderson East, The Lone Bellow, Trace Adkins, and more) also joined the band for the writing session.

The California Bluegrass Association is pleased to announce the list of artists selected to appear on the esteemed Vern’s Stage at its 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 12-15 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Calif.

Following the announcement earlier this month of the band’s upcoming album, Let’s Party About It, Leftover Salmon is thrilled to release their latest song “Twisted Pine” featuring the legendary Del McCoury on vocals.  "Del McCoury and the Del McCoury Band are very near and dear to our hearts, having toured and recorded together on several occasions,” says Drew Emmitt (mandolin, vocals).  “For me, singing with

The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival, a 100% not-for-profit celebration of America’s enduring musical tradition, will mark its 15th anniversary on July 12–13, 2025, in downtown Frankfort. Recognized as a premier music destination, this free two-day event has earned notable accolades, including being named the 2018 IBMA Event of the Year and “Best Event of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in 2019.

Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to Mill Spring, NC on August 29-31, 2025 for its 4th annual event at Tryon International Equestrian Center (Tryon International). Headlining this year’s lineup is 27-time GRAMMY winner Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, joined by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Watchhouse, The Wood Brothers, The War And Treaty, The Earls of Leicester, Sierra Hull, and many more.

Experience five unforgettable nights of music, friendship, and festivities as the beloved Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival returns to the stunning Ozark Mountains from October 8-12, 2025.

Much like its larger sister festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Planet Bluegrass’s RockyGrass is a homecoming for Festivarians far and wide. Not only do families and friends return year after year to dip their toes in the Saint Vrain River and enjoy the finest bluegrass and bluegrass-adjacent music the world has to offer, but world-class musicians also count the days until their return to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch to catch up and collaborate with friends on the legendary Colorado front range stage.

To thousands of music fans from around the world, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival means outstanding entertainment, friendly people, beautiful surroundings, and a unique combination of relaxation and exhilaration. Each summer, fans from 30-some states and a dozen countries travel to upstate NY to be a part in this beloved event, now in its fourth decade.

Award-winning fiddler, Jason Carter, has announced he is departing the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys after three decades of sharing some of the biggest stages in bluegrass music.

"It has been the honor of a lifetime to spend the last 33 years making music with The Del McCoury Band," shares Jason. "After a considerable amount of thought, I’ve decided to say my farewell to Del and the Travelin’ McCourys in order to pursue my solo career as The Jason Carter Band.