Ninety-nine years ago today, an early bluegrass legend who helped further the fledgling genre and launch multiple stars was born.

Visitors to the Earl Scruggs Center will see new, interactive technology, fresh murals and other additions to galleries. After being closed for two months while work was being completed, the museum ...

Tony Trischka is widely regarded as the consummate banjo artist and one of the most influential figures in the roots music world. For more than fifty years, his innovative stylings have inspired ...

Tony Trischka, in collaboration with Down The Road Records, has announced a March 13th release for Earl Jam 2, the follow-up to Tony Trischka’s Grammy-nominated tribute to bluegrass pioneer Earl ...

On this day (January 6) in 1924, Earl Scruggs was born in Flint Hill, North Carolina. He was a member of two of the most influential bluegrass groups. Moreover, he was at the forefront of the genre in ...

Dec. 22—MORGANTOWN — West Virginia won't have one of its starting corners next season. The Mountaineers' cornerback Jordan Scruggs announced on social media that he plans on declaring for the NFL ...

In the early 2000s, NBC's comedy lineup was at the top of its game. "The Office" became one of the biggest comedy hits of all time, launching a new generation of stars, before giving way to "Parks & ...

We mark the 100th anniversary of The Grand Ole Opry, country music’s biggest stage, and feature interviews with two of its members. First up, bluegrass banjo player Earl Scruggs. He and guitarist ...

We listen back to archival interviews with two Opry members: bluegrass musician Scruggs, who perfected three-finger banjo picking, and country star Lynn. Originally broadcast in 2012 and 2010.

SHELBY, N.C. — The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby will be closed for more than a month starting Thanksgiving day, our partners at The Shelby Star reported. ALSO READ: Music pioneer and Cleveland Co.

The Earl Scruggs Center will be temporarily closed from Nov. 27, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2026, to begin an HVAC renovation and an exhibition installation project that will transform the visitor ...

Life can sometimes turn on a tune and it was a tune from singer and guitarist Lester Flatt and banjo player Earl Scruggs that propelled a young man named Greg Cahill away from his guitar and job as a ...