Front Page Bluegrass for week of Jan 3, 2011

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Happy New Year and welcome to 2 thousand Eleven.


IBMA the International Bluegrass Music Association is launching The Bluegrass Nation.  It's a first-ever initiative to harness the power of digital media and social networking.  You can find out more about The Bluegrss Nation at the IBMA Website...IBMA dot O R G
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The Mando Hangout  is a new online community for mandolin players powered by the same tools used by the popular Banjo, Fiddle, Reso, and Flatpicker Hangouts. The site is already active with several hundred members participating.  for more information log on to  www.mandohangout.com
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Valerie Smith and Becky Buller are among the  nominees for the 2011 SPBGMA awards, Valerie in the Female Vocalist of the Year (Traditional) category and Becky amongst the Fiddle Performers of the Year.  Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike with Becky Buller are also set to release a brand new CD entitled: Blame It On The Bluegrass, next week. The release date is set for 1-1-11.
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Mountain Heart is starting off the new year with a 2011 band calendar  It is being packaged to resemble their latest album, That Just Happened,   Orders for the calendar are being handled via the Mountain Heart online store.
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Ricky Skaggs returns to the world of touring beginning Jan. 9th.  The Treasure Chest Tour is his first  with a full band in over 20 years. More information and show dates can be found at RickySkaggs dot com.
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The DEADLINE to apply for an artist showcase at IBMA's World of Bluegrass 2011 is January 14,     More information is available at the IBMA Website or email: Info at IBMA dot O R G.