Old Settler’s Music Festival returns for its 38th year from April 24-27, 2025, promising another unforgettable weekend of music, community, and camping just 45 minutes south of Austin in Dale, Texas. A cherished tradition in the heart of Central Texas, the festival continues to celebrate the best in Americana, roots, and bluegrass with an incredible lineup of national touring artists, engaging workshops, family-friendly fun, and its signature campground camaraderie.

The Travelin’ McCourys took fans by surprise overnight with the unexpected release of One Chord That Rings True. Though the band has been rolling out singles from the album over the past few years, the full release came as an unanticipated treat, sparking excitement and lively discussion among fans this morning.

Driftless Music Gardens is proud to announce the return of The BoogieDown Music Festival, taking place September 11th through 13th, 2025. Celebrating four years of live music, community, and the great outdoors, the festival promises an unforgettable weekend of camping, workshops, and performances in beautiful Yuba, Wisconsin.

Festival Highlights

For its third year, Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival returns to its beachfront location at Sandy Point State Park along the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland, on Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 2025. People from all over the region and across North America celebrate in this picturesque destination while listening to the finest music rooted in progressive bluegrass, improvisational jam, and American roots music.

DelFest, the premier bluegrass and roots music festival founded and hosted by bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his family is turning up the heat for 2025 with the announcement of its highly anticipated late night lineup.

The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to present Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey Weekend, an exciting two-night celebration paying tribute to the legendary Jerry Garcia and his deep roots in bluegrass music. Join us on March 21–22, 2025, for an immersive experience featuring live music, documentary film screenings, workshops, exhibit tours, and more—all in the heart of downtown Owensboro.

Award-winning fiddler, Jason Carter, has announced he is departing the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys after three decades of sharing some of the biggest stages in bluegrass music.

"It has been the honor of a lifetime to spend the last 33 years making music with The Del McCoury Band," shares Jason. "After a considerable amount of thought, I’ve decided to say my farewell to Del and the Travelin’ McCourys in order to pursue my solo career as The Jason Carter Band.

The Travelin’ McCourys are excited to announce their new single, "Daydreamer."  The song, written by longtime friends of the band, Leigh & Eric Gibson and Ronnie Bowman celebrates the hard working mom and wife that holds it all together.   

The 38th Annual Old Settler’s Music Festival announces their exciting partial lineup including Americana folk-duo Watchhouse, The Devil Makes Three, bluegrass all-stars The Travelin’ McCourys, mandolin phenom Sierra Hull, local favorites Heartless Bastards, Tim O’Brien Band, Darrell Scott, Tray Wellington Band, Jack Barksdale, Jeff Plankenhorn, Grace Rowland (of the Deer), Katie Shore, Harvest Thieves, Fennario Flats, Shred Lasso and Valley Flower with more to be announced soon.

The California Bluegrass Association will celebrate its 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival with a special 50th-anniversary lineup featuring headliners the Travelin’ McCourys, the Gibson Brothers and AJ Lee & Blue Summit, who top a 32-act roster packed with established and emerging talents coming together June 12-15 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Calif.