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In Pictures: Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA

The Stagecoach Music Festival 2011 took place over the weekend (4/30 - 5/1). The two-day event is fast becoming known as a 'Country Coachella,' in part because it takes place in the exact same location, Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA. The Stagecoach Music Festival 2011 took place over the weekend (4/30 - 5/1). The two-day event is fast becoming known as a "Country Coachella," in part because it takes place in the exact same location, Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA.

Legends shut out of general Grammy categories, but get nods elsewhere

Simply put, the major Grammy nominations are all about the kids this year. No legends received nominations in the general categories, so album, record and song will not be used as 'lifetime achievement' awards to honor an overlooked musician. Still, many music vets did get their acknowledgment in several other categories. Simply put, the major Grammy nominations are all about the kids this year. No legends received nominations in the general categories, so album, record and song will not be used as "lifetime achievement" awards to honor an overlooked musician. Still, many music vets did get their acknowledgment in several other categories.

Featured Photos: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, San Francisco CA - Oct. 2-5, 2008

The eighth edition of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival--investment banker Warren Hellman's baby--took place last week. The free show, which Hellman has spent millions to produce over the years, filled Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow with music-lovers of all ages. Sunshine and clear skies were icing on the cake.

Ricky Skaggs Releases Bluegrass Album

Ricky Skaggs has recorded bluegrass versions of his most popular country songs for a new CD that is exclusively available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores. The disc, "The High Note," features the Grammy Award-winning entertainer playing mandolin, guitar, banjo and fiddle on hits including "Crying My Heart Out Over You," "Honey (Open That Door)," "Cajun Moon," "Highway 40 Blues" and eight other songs.

The Roots, Gov't Mule highlight Earth Day lineups

The Roots, Gov't Mule and Ziggy Marley highlight initial lineups revealed for eight concerts set to take place around the nation in April to celebrate Earth Day.

Casting Crowns' Mark Hall sets the pace for Dove Awards

Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall leads this year's GMA Dove Award nominations with six, including Male Vocalist and Song of the Year.

Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs team for spring jaunt

Virginia cool will once again collide with Kentucky thunder as genre-bending pianist Bruce Hornsby and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs launch a new slate of dates to support their eponymous album release.

Bruce Hornsby supports two albums

Bruce Hornsby's tour schedule is filling up well into 2008 as the veteran singer/songwriter/pianist supports two album releases this year.

Briefly: Keith Urban, Ricky Skaggs, Guy Clark

Country singer Keith Urban will wed actress Nicole Kidman, a fellow Australian, in their native country.

Briefly: Beastie Boys, Ashlee Simpson, SoulFest Atlanta, country voters

Austin, TX, is the latest confirmed stop on the upcoming Beastie Boys tour, which gets underway on Sept. 9 in Colorado.