by David Chernack
Bluegrass is a genre with a short but rich history—so rich that it’s easy for the names of legends like Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, and Jimmy Martin to rise to the top of the pile and dominate the conversation. But bluegrass has never been a closed system, and new artists are joining the fray with every passing year. In the 2020s, a huge number of new artists making bluegrass have emerged: from young instrumental phenoms like fiddler Sami Braman and mandolinist Wyatt Ellis to fresh (super) groups like Wood Box Heroes and East Nash Grass, the number of new musicians making great new bluegrass is astounding. This emerging fifth generation is, more than ever, helmed by women, with new stars like Amanda Cook, the Price Sisters, Maddie Denton, and more contributing to the genre’s artistic expansion. I hope you enjoy this playlist of up-and-coming bluegrass artists who are changing the bluegrass game and creating new favorites!
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