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Mountain Stage Acts Nominated for 2016 International Bluegrass Music Awards

The 2016 International Bluegrass Music Awards nominations are in! We’re proud to see so many of Mountain Stage’s guests on the list. Click on the artist’s name to hear their recent performance on Mountain Stage.

Congratulations to Flatt Lonesome, who racked up five nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year. We can’t wait to see this up-and-coming band make their Mountain Stage debut on August 13 during the Augusta Heritage Festival. Ticket and artist information is available at mountainstage.org.

Another shout-out to Mountain Stage alumni who have racked up 2016 IBMA Award nominations, including The Del McCoury Band, The Earls of Leicester, The Gibson Brothers, Dale Ann Bradley, Claire Lynch, Amanda Smith, Rhonda Vincent, Shawn Camp, Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Frank Solivan, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush Band, The Travelin’ McCourys, Sierra Hull, The SteelDrivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Lonesome River Band, Laurie Lewis, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, Alison Brown, Steve Gully, Della Mae, Brad Paisley, Charlie Cushman, Jens Kruger, Noam Pikelny, Barry Bales, Alan Bertram, Mike Bub, Missy Raines, Mark Schatz, Andy Hall, Phil Leadbetter, Josh Swift, Jason Carter, Michael Cleveland, Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton, Kenny Smith, Chris Aldridge, Josh Williams, Jim Hurst, and Adam Steffey.

We know: that’s a lot of talented folks on Mountain Stage. If you missed seeing them live, make sure to catch them on the Mountain Stage podcast (and leave rating and review, while you’re at it). And sign-up for our email newsletter for future show announcements! You might just hear/see them again in the near future.

Good luck to all the nominees! And if you haven’t already, go out and hear some live music wherever you are just as soon as you can.

Mountain Stage Acts Nominated for 2016 Grammy Awards

The 2016 Grammy Awards Nominations are in! We’re proud to see so many of Mountain Stage’s guests on the list. Click on the artist’s name to hear their recent performances on Mountain Stage.

Congratulations to the performers who performed this past year on the show, including Chris Stapleton (for Album of the Year, Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song and Best Country Album), Lee Ann Womack (Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song), The Fairfield Four (Best Roots Gospel Album), The Milk Carton Kids (Best American Roots Performance), The Mavericks (Best American Roots Song, Best Americana Album), The Steeldrivers (Best Bluegrass Album) and Rhiannon Giddens (Best Folk Album).

Another shout-out to Mountain Stage alumni who have racked up 2016 Grammy nominations, including Little Big Town and Lori McKenna, Bill Frisell, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Keith Urban, Wilco, Dierks Bentley, Joey & Rory, Ashley Monroe, Hayes Carll, Joshua Redman, John Scorfield, Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Buddy Guy, Punch Brothers, Mavis Staples, Cory Chisel, Rodney Crowell & Emmylou Harris, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Dale Ann Bradley, Rob Ickes, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Ralph Stanley & Friends, Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, Bettye LaVette, Norman Blake, Patty Griffin, Angelique Kidjo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Janis Ian, Michael Cerveris, Asleep at the Wheel and Blake Mills.

Missed hearing these talented folks on Mountain Stage? Make sure to subscribe (and rate/review) the Mountain Stage podcast on iTunes and sign-up for our email newsletter for future show announcements! You might just hear/see the next big artist before they start grabbin’ Grammys.

Good luck to all the nominees! And if you haven’t already, go out and see some live music wherever you are just as soon as you can.

Mountain Stage After Midnight- February 7 & 8

Punxsutawney Phil might have put a damper on your mood (seriously, more winter?), but this weekend’s “Mountain Stage After Midnight” is sure to make your weekend feel better, brighter and at least 20 degrees warmer. Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Broadcasting, “Mountain Stage After Midnight” takes the best episodes from the show’s 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners.

Tune in this Saturday February 7 and Sunday February 8 for some heart- (and feet-)warming tunes on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”

First up is a 2012 show featuring English folk singer Sylvie Lewis, Georgia-bred alt-country crooner Lera Lynn, Cajun-grass band Leftover Salmon, rock’n folkers Punch Brothers and seminal singer-songwriter Joan Osborne.

Next up is a March 2013 show that was recorded on the campus of West Virginia University. This amazing show features singer-songwriter MiekaPauley, cinematic indie pop band Milo Greene, seasoned performer Steve Forbert, blues rock group Vintage Trouble and blues/jazz/rock guitarist Robben Ford.

So you’re probably asking yourself, “How can I keep up with this cool cat of a public radio show?” Lucky for you, we’re single and ready to mingle. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, carry us on your favorite device with The Mountain Stage Podcast on iTunes and hang out with us at our next live show!

Mountain Stage After Midnight- January 10 & 11

National Bubble Bath Day was this past week (yes, that’s a thing), but why not keep the relaxation celebration alive this weekend by unwinding, lighting some candles and listening to some smooth music provided by “Mountain Stage After Midnight?” Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “Mountain Stage After Midnight” takes the best episodes from the show’s 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes that’ll alternate order each night.

Tune in this Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11 for music that’s sure to please on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”

First up is a May 2008 show featuring Canadian folk crooner Brooke Miller, Dublin singer-songwriter Paddy Casey, indie rocker (and Band of Horses guitarist) Tyler Ramsey, Irish alternative pop group Bell X1 and the prog-grass string band Punch Brothers (who are releasing a new record later this month).

2015 Grammy nominee Eric Church made his Mountain Stage debut during this 2008 show.

Next is an August 2008 show recorded in Bristol, Tennessee, and it includes such musical talents as multi-talented actor/singer/playwright Ed Snodderly, gospel blues singer Mike Farris, American country singer (and June Carter Cash’s offspring) Carlene Carter, country pop star Eric Church and legendary bluegrass ensemble Del McCoury Band.

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