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Bluegrass Legend Doug Dillard of The Dillards & The Darlings Dead at 75 Born March 6, 1937 in Salem, Missouri, Doug Dillard, a celebrated bluegrass musician also known for playing one of The Darling boys on "The Andy Griffith Show," passed away in Nashville on May 16, 2012, following a lengthy illness. Dillard's death closely follows the death of fellow Mayberrian and Nashvillian, George Lindsey, best known as Goober Pyle, who died on May 6. Continued at:  Bluegrass Legend Doug Dillard of The Dillards & The Darlings Dead at 75 « TopicSpotter Also see: The Dillards Doug Dillard of bluegrass, Mayberry fame dead at 75 George Lindsey funeral service held in Nashville May 11 George Lindsey Tribute Page    

The Dillards Doug Dillard of bluegrass, Mayberry fame dead at 75 (slideshow) Nashville has lost another Mayberry icon with the passing of Douglas Dillard on May 16, another talented entertainer associated with "The Andy Griffith Show." The death of Dillard follows the death of George Lindsey, best known as Goober Pyle, on May 6. Continued at: The Dillards Doug Dillard of bluegrass, Mayberry fame dead at 75 (slideshow) - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Also see: George Lindsey Tribute Page George Lindsey funeral service held in Nashville May 11 George "Goober" Lindsey - the Secret of Long Life - YouTube Actor George 'Goober' Lindsey Gone at 83        

 N Leigh Nash to release Hymns & Sacred Songs Nov. 15 The honeyed vocals of Nashville's Leigh Nash helped put Sixpence None the Richer on the musical map. Now Nash announces she is releasing her first solo project in five years, "Hymns & Sacred Songs" on Nov. 15 on Kingsway with EMI CMG Distribution in the US. via Leigh Nash to release Hymns & Sacred Songs Nov. 15 - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner

Ricky Skaggs performs at reopening of Grand Ole Opry, back with new album - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Ricky Skaggs at the Grand Ole Opry Ricky Skaggs , the 14-time GRAMMY winner and founder of the Skaggs Family Records label in 1997, is back with a historic performance at the reopening of the Grand Ole Opry as well as a new album.

Steve Martin's back in town! That means more bluegrass coverage! Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers at Ryman Auditorium tonight, from IBMA Awards to the Ryman Sunday, October 11th, 2009 Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers from International Bluegrass Music Awards to the Ryman Recently, I wrote a series of articles on Mayberry's Darling boys, the Dillards , appearing at the International Bluegrass Music Awards and their induction into the hall of fame. That was the highlight of the IBMA Awards for me, but the secondary highlight was seeing comedian Steve Martin perform with the Steep Canyon Rangers. If you have not yet had the opportunity to see Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, they are appearing in concert tonight at the Ryman Auditorium. Keep Reading » More Coverage of the IBMA Awards In case you missed my other posts on the IBMA Awards, here they are! 2009 IBMA Awards Show memorable moments Part II: Dillards inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fam...

This is my last article on the IBMA Music Awards and the Dillards induction into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame, so I think I will do a little review... 2009 IBMA Awards Show memorable moments Part II: Dillards inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame (with slideshow) Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 IBMA Awards Show Memorable Moments Part II of a Two-Part series. Read Part I . The Dillards Inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame The Dillards, who were inductees into the 2009 Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, were the focus of much back-clapping and hand-shaking as they made their way through the cocktail reception prior to the 20th anniversary of the IBMA Awards on October 1. Wearing his signature hat, Doug Dillard was easy to spot. I ran into Doug and his wife Vicky outside the Renaissance Hotel chatting with Jim Clark, author of several Mayberry books, before the reception (see slideshow below).... Keep Reading » 2009 IBMA Awards Show memorable moments Part I: Steve Martin, Kathy M...

I am almost finished with my IBMA coverage - just one article left to write! This one is Part i in a two-part series on my most memorable moments at the IBMA Music Awards Show: 2009 IBMA Awards Show memorable moments Part I: Steve Martin, Kathy Mattea, Dailey & Vincent (with slideshow) Friday, October 2nd, 2009 20th Annual IBMA Awards Show Last night the the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards were held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Hosted by Kathy Mattea and Hot Rize, the stellar event kicked off with a semi-formal cocktail reception at the Renaissance Hotel where the bluegrass luminaries mingled with their fans and the media before the artists move on to the Ryman where the Awards Show took place.... Keep Reading »

I got to attend the 2009 IBMA Awards tonight! How cool was it to see Steve Martin and the Dillards on the same stage? VERY! More details coming! 20th Annual IBMA Awards winners announced tonight at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Thursday, October 1st, 2009 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards The 20th Annual IBMA Awards Winners were announced tonight at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, which is known in bluegrass circles as the birthplace of bluegrass. Keep Reading »

I thought I was through previewing IBMA events, but I got another press release today and... World of Bluegrass brings Steve Martin, Kathy Mattea, Hot Rize, Dillards, Grascals to Nashville Monday, September 28th, 2009 Where can you find Steve Martin , Kathy Mattea, Hot Rize, The Dillards , The Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, and more than 60 other bluegrass and gospel artists this week? At the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) annual World of Bluegrass which starts today in Nashville, of course!... Keep Reading »

More info on the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame - featuring the Dillards! Mayberry Darlings The Dillards to be inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Oct. 1 (slideshow) Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Original Dillards Inducted into International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame In case you are wondering why all the recent coverage of the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards and IBMA Fan Fest , I have a confession to make. My sudden interest in the Bluegrass Music Awards is due to the fact that Mayberry's Darling boys, the original Dillards -- Doug Dillard, Rodney Dillard, Mitch Jayne and Dean Webb -- will be inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on October 1... Keep Reading »

As I reported in IBMA Fan Fest October 2-4 at Nashville Convention Center features gospel artists , the International Bluegrass Week and Fan Fest are coming to Nashville, and I will be on hand to cover it! International Bluegrass Music Association's 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Oct. 1 Sunday, September 27th, 2009 · 1 comment The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Hosts 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Country artist Kathy Mattea and bluegrass band, Hot Rize will host the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday night, October 1, 2009, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Keep Reading »

Although I am not a big bluegrass fan, I am covering the World Bluegrass Week events because the Dillards will be inducted into the BLuegrass Hall of Fame. More on that in a coming article. IBMA Fan Fest October 2-4 at Nashville Convention Center features gospel artists Saturday, September 26th, 2009 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Fan Fest The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Fan Fest is taking place October 2-4 at the Nashville Convention Center.... Keep Reading »