Josh Williams is a wonderful roots-type singer, with just the right amount of Southern-drawl honey dripping from his vocal efforts. To say he’s proficient in most of the bluegrass instruments is an understatement. He’s a super picker.

In fact, if you’re a ‘grasser, there’s not much to dislike about Josh Williams….

Burlington, MA — Rounder Records is pleased to announce that its artists garnered 11 awards at the 36th annual SPBGMA [Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America] Music Awards show held Sunday in Nashville.

Rounder artists were the top winners overall. Dailey & Vincent and Rhonda Vincent & The Rage…

Steve Martin picked up Bluegrass’ biggest award at the GRAMMY’s last night. “The Crow: News Songs For the Five-String Banjo” (Rounder) was named “Best Bluegrass Album.” Martin edged out Rhonda Vincent’s “Destination Life,” Jim Lauderdale’s “Could We Get Any Closer,” Michael Martin Murphey’s “Buckaroo Blue Grass” and Bryan Sutton and friends’ “Almost Live.”…

Burlington, MA – Rounder Records is pleased to announce that its artists and albums have received 6 Grammy^® nominations for the 52nd Annual Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on “Grammy^® Sunday,” January 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8–11:30 PM EST….

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY^® Nominees were announced yesterday with Bluegrass Artists from Rounder, Sugar Hill, Rural Rhythm, Compass Records and Rebel Records picking up nominations in the Bluegrass related categories.

Nominations for the Best Bluegrass Album (Vocal or Instrumental) went to Jim Lauderdale’s “Could We Get Any Closer?” (Sky Crunch Records); Steve Martin…