Wilkesboro, N.C., — MerleFest 2010, presented by Lowe’s, is proud once again to host the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. Now in its 18th year, the contest is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of Nashville music industry professionals, under the direction of this year’s volunteer contest chairperson, Grammy^®-winning singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale….

Wilmington, OH., — Award-winning Bluegrass acts take the stage during The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival, November 13 and 14, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington. This is one of the Midwest’s most entertaining acoustic music events, occurring twice a year, in March and November.

The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival…

The crowd swells as the Dan Tyminski Band plays their afternoon set during the final day of the 2009 Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival.

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