The last day at any festival is always bittersweet. Fans have figured out the ropes and finally feel at home, despite having to pack up and leave after the music ends. Viva El Gonzo was no exception, however the incredibly inspired performances eased the transition back into normalcy. This included an absolute raging set by festival host Goose that featured no guests or covers.

Monday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show gave fans a rare treat: Sierra Hull on acoustic guitar performing “Spitfire” from her latest album, A Tip Toe High Wire. Rare in that she’s most known for her mandolin playing, as she was the first woman to win Mandolin Player of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards (IBMA), a category she’s won six times to date.

Last night’s episode of PBS NewsHour featured a deep dive interview with songwriter, singer, and award-winning mandolinist, Sierra Hull.

This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to something they’ll cherish for years to come: a trip to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, running July 16–20, 2025, on the historic Walsh Farm in the heart of the Northern Catskills. Whether it’s your own mother, grandmother, the mother of your children, or a neighbor who’s always there with a listening ear, Grey Fox offers the perfect blend of music, community, and mountain magic that any mother will love.

The Mother of Bluegrass—and Her Daughters

The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee, Michigan, is one of those hidden gems that harkens back to a time when a beautifully executed architectural landmark was a source of civic pride. It’s the perfect setting to experience another American gem, the exceptionally talented Sierra Hull. West Shore Community College Director of Performing Arts, Ted Malt, chose this historic venue for the concert, a choice that feels perfectly fitting. 

Old Settler’s Music Festival returns for its 38th year from April 24-27, 2025, promising another unforgettable weekend of music, community, and camping just 45 minutes south of Austin in Dale, Texas. A cherished tradition in the heart of Central Texas, the festival continues to celebrate the best in Americana, roots, and bluegrass with an incredible lineup of national touring artists, engaging workshops, family-friendly fun, and its signature campground camaraderie.

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.

Grateful Web is thrilled to present the exclusive premiere of Playing For Change's latest Song Around The World, a remarkable rendition of "Crossroads," in collaboration with Visit Mississippi. Premiering today, Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 9 am PST, this captivating global music video is now live and available on Playing For Change’s YouTube channel and official website.

With the arrival of the first day of Spring, excitement is blooming as we unveil the vibrant lineup for the 33rd Annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, taking place July 17-20, 2025, in picturesque Trumansburg, New York.

With A Tip Toe High Wire, her first new album in five years, songwriter, singer, and award-winning mandolinist Sierra Hull has perfected the daring act of stepping into a new, progressive sonic territory while never straying too far from the bluegrass and Americana roots she’s cultivated in her two-decade-plus career.