Jesse McReynolds, at 80, remains a special fixture on the bluegrass scene. He’s still doing the Grand Ole Opry gig, traveling the festival circuit and now he’s running a new business, his Pick Inn in Gallatin, Tenn.

The Pick Inn, that’s where this bluegrass war horse celebrated his 80th — surrounded, of course, by family, friends and music….

Jesse and Joy McReynolds are gearing up for a big weekend of bluegrass music at the Pick Inn in Gallatin, Tennessee on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th for the Summer Pick Inn Party & Jesse McReynolds 80th Birthday Bash. This two day, music-filled party will celebrate Jesse’s lifetime of musical achievements and offer up the finest in bluegrass music and southern hospitality. Fans, friends and fellow musicians are all invited to share in the fun.

Gallatin, Tenn. — Several groups have gotten in line to play for the 16th annual McReynolds Memorial Bluegrass Music Spectacular, which will be staged Thursday (Feb. 12) in the Gallatin (Tenn.) Civic Center.

This year’s show will honor the memory of Nashville-based mandolinist Butch Baldassari, who died Jan. 10 after battling inoperable brain cancer.

Washington, D.C. — Eleven master artists from around the country will arrive in Washington, D.C. the week of September 15th for a series of celebratory events to honor their receipt of a 2008 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. The fellowship is the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional [...]

Randy Kohrs  “Who’s Goin’ With Me” Nashville, Tenn. — Randy Kohrs, Jesse McReynolds, Charlie Louvin and Riders in the sky will all be appearing on the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. Randy Kohrs will make appearances on all three shows this weekend and Jesse McReynolds will be appearing on two shows. Friday, July 18 Jesse [...]