Kathy Mattea News

Environmental activists gained more momentum this year than in the past decade against the destructive, uniquely Appalachian form of strip mining known as mountaintop removal, though they have yet to mobilize the millions of supporters they want.

Huntsville native and Grammy Award nominee Claire Lynch and the local Irish/Celtic band Kinvara will be sharing the stage and singing seasonal songs Sunday at the Central Assembly of God, 1701 Sparkman Drive.

Kathy Mattea was one of the most respected female country stars of her era, a commercially successful hitmaker who was able to bring elements of folk, bluegrass, gospel, and singer/songwriter intimacy to her music.

West Virginia-born country singer Kathy Mattea has appeared on Mountain Stage 14 times since 1986.

Charlie Daniels is already spreading the good tidings of Christmas. First of all, he's released a new holiday album, Joy to the World: A Bluegrass Christmas , with guests like Jewel , Kathy Mattea and Aaron Tippin , as well as Suzanne and Evelyn Cox , the Grascals and Dan Tyminski .

Announcement : Song of the Mountains Wraps Up 2009 TV Tapings December 19 BMNN wrote: on Nov.

The title track of Tim O'Brien's most recent CD, 2008's Chameleon , is about one of those shadowy figures you can never really get to know, an enigmatic loner who turns up at the most unusual times.

Grammy Award-winning musician Kathy Mattea's Moravian College performance is being rescheduled.

Kathy Mattea's music has explored Ireland's and Scotland's rich Celtic traditions and America's signature bluegrass and country.

UA homecoming this weekend is all about Wilbur the Wildcat - the beloved and furry mascot turns 50 on Saturday.

Bluegrass fans are welcome to come join the Kanawha Valley Jamboree for the music of duo Dailey & Vincent, who will visit the Nitro Community Center's Kathy Mattea Auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The news about Wilco's appearance at the 2010 Savannah Music Festival has spread like wildfire, but there are lots of other shows worth talking about on the justannounced schedule.

Lang Lang The Assad Brothers will perform with Roby Lakatos Ensemble on March 19 at the Lucas Theatre.

WAMU's Bluegrass Country announced today that Katy Daley, host of The Katy Daley Show , has been named Broadcaster of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association at their 20th annual IBMA award show.

The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame has found a permanent home for its growing collection of memorabilia.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:12 PM Kathy Annarino-Marketing Director With a unique opportunity to experience a show at The Midland Theatre while seated on the stage, The Midland's very special Stage Door Cabaret Series opens its 2009-2010 season with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Jon Vezner, a tunesmith of rare sensitivity and dry wit.

Kathy Mattea, Friday night at The Library Theatre in Hoover, Alabama. Review rating: Four out of five stars.

The 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards show, to be held on Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ryman Auditorium, promises an evening of stellar musical performances and many opportunities to recall highlights from past awards shows.

Kim and I saw Kathy Mattea in concert last week at the Ozark Folk Center, and it made me wonder something.

Tears spatter Coal Country, the new documentary having its Ohio premiere Saturday in Akron's Civic Theatre.