Traditional Bluegrass

Traditional bluegrass is a form of American roots music that was developed in the 1940s from a blend of Appalachian folk, country, and blues. It's characterized by its acoustic instrumentation, featuring the prominent use of the banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and upright bass. Artists like Ralph Stanley II and Bobby Osborne carry on the high lonesome sound pioneered by bluegrass legends, marked by piercing vocal harmonies and fast-paced, intricate picking. The genre often celebrates themes of rural life, heartbreak, and storytelling, with musicianship that emphasizes technical skill and improvisation. Traditional bluegrass is a historic thread in the fabric of American music, continuing to influence and be celebrated for its purity and virtuosity.

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Single - Released June 13, 2025
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