Nashville, Tenn., — Claire Lynch has finally announced that Matt Wingate will replace the departed Jim Hurst in the Claire Lynch Band.

Matt Wingate was a winner of the Doc Watson Guitar…

Bristol, Tenn., — Claire Lynch, David Grier, Mike Compton, Michael Cleveland, Charlie Cushman, and Rob Ickes have been added to the lineup for the Bluegrass All-Star Jam on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at The Paramount Center…

Flagstaff, Ariz. — Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival will offer three days’ worth of music next weekend to bluegrass and Americana music fans in Flagstaff, Ariz.

The festival, which will be Sept. 18 – 20, will feature workshops, contra dance events, kids’ activities and more. It is held at the Pine Mountain Amphitheater….

This years nominees for the 2009 IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year includes the current IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley who has been awarded the title twice. Also hoping to hear their name called out during the IBMA Awards Show this year are industry veterans Claire Lynch who won in 1997 and Rhonda Vincent who held the title for an unprecedented 7 year run starting in 2000. Alecia Nugent jumps into the fray this year picking up her 1st nomination and Sonya Isaacs returns to the shortlist as a nominee for the IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year….

Burlington, MA – Claire Lynch, one of acoustic music’s most versatile singers, will release “Whatcha Gonna Do” September 8 on Rounder Records. A new Claire Lynch album does more than herald the arrival of a new collection of stellar vocals and tight, tasteful arrangements – each album also showcases Lynch’s remarkable taste in songs. “Whatcha Gonna Do” is no exception – it brims over with powerful songs, extraordinary vocals, and top-of-the-line musicianship….