Gary Henderson co-founded WAMU's bluegrass programming in 1967. He hosts the Saturday morning show (8-11), Sunday's Stained Glass Bluegrass (6a-10a) and Monday's weekday show (noon-3). Here are more Gary Henderson fun facts.Fun Fact Thursdaywamuvolunteers.tumblr.comCaption: NPR staffer Bruce Wahl and Gary Henderson get some help unloading the MOTC’s audio routing switcher, which just arrived from Toronto (photo by Ched Hudson). WAMU’s Bluegrass Country host Gary...

The South Carolina Broadcasters join host Rosemarie Nielsen for a live performance and interview today (Friday, May 17) at 1 pm ET. They’re performing later tonight at The Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, VA.

Wide Open Bluegrass Line-up AnnouncedWide Open Bluegrass - September 24-28, 2013, Raleigh NCwww.wideopenbluegrass.comAbout IBMA’s World of Bluegrass World of Bluegrass week is the annual homecoming for the bluegrass music community, taking place September 24-28, 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina. World of Bluegrass features three separate events: the Business Conference (Sept. 24-26) that focuses on development and…

John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

ATTENTION BLUEGRASS STUDENTS: May is Membership Month at IBMA and they're offering new membership opportunities: A free one-year membership for students enrolled in a higher education bluegrass program. Get more details by calling the IBMA office at 615-256-3222. Please share with your classmates. Thanks!

Garrison Keillor, long-time host of A Prairie Home Companion, joins Chris Teskey via telephone for an interview on Thursday, May 16 at 1 pm ET. They'll chat about A Prairie Home Companion and the show's upcoming two night stand at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA on May 24-25.

We are accepting submissions from musicians who would like to perform during our live broadcast at the International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC on September 24-27. For details, click the link below.Bluegrass Country – Join us at IBMA!bluegrasscountry.orgWe are accepting submissions from musicians who would like to perform during our live broadcast at the IBMA World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC on September 24-27.

The South Carolina Broadcasters join host Rosemarie Nielsen for a live performance and interview on Friday, May 17 at 1 pm ET. They’re performing later that evening at The Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, VA.

Tina Adair of The Tina Adair Band joins host Erin Stamper via telephone on Wednesday, May 15 at 1 pm ET. They’ll chat about Tina’s newest album Born Bad.

Host Chris Teskey will feature a performance and interview with Donna the Buffalo on Thursday, May 16 at 1 pm ET. The band recently visited our studios and performed songs from their forthcoming album Tonight, Tomorrow and Yesterday.

Della Mae join host Al Steiner for a live in-studio session today (Tuesday, May 14) at 2 pm ET. They’ll perform songs from their forthcoming album This World Oft Can Be and chat about their gig later tonight at Hill Country Barbecue Market D.C.

Take your favorite music with you. Download WAMU's Bluegrass Country iPhone app today!

Peter Rowan MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter Swinburne

David Hardin performs "Lexington" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country.Dave Hardin - Lexington [Live at WAMU's Bluegrass Country]www.youtube.comDave Hardin performs "Lexington" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Join us atVideo: Jared Angle Aud...

Mountain Heart MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Della Mae join host Al Steiner for a live in-studio session on Tuesday, May 14 at 2 pm ET. They’ll perform songs from their forthcoming album This World Oft Can Be and chat about their gig later that evening at Hill Country BBQ in Washington, DC.

Sam Bush with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Pete Wernick MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Aoife O'Donovan of Crooked Still joins host Chris Teskey for an in-studio session today (May 9) at 2 pm ET. She’ll perform and chat about her scheduled solo shows later this week in the Washington, DC area.

Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line perform "Barn Dance" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country.Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line - Barn Dance [Live at WAMU's Bluegrass Country]Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line performs "Barn Dance" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Join us at

The Roys join host Erin Stamper today (5/8) for an in-studio performance at 1 pm ET. They’ll perform songs from their brand new album Gypsy Runaway Train.

Rain doesn't faze the crowd MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Host Katy Daley introducing Nova Scotia's The Spinney Brothers to the joys of Mexican cuisine during a recent visit to WAMU's Bluegrass Country. We take it for granted south of the Canadian border, but this was apparently the band's first ever Mexican meal.

The Infamous Stringdusters performing on Etown last year.The Infamous Stringdusters live in eTown - Don't Mean Nothin' (eTown webisode 237)www.youtube.comLIKE us on FACEBOOKVISIT our website:FOLLOW us on TWITTEReTown chat...

Blind Boy Paxton MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Sam Bush MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Jim Lauderdale MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Today is the 40th anniversary of Traditions, Washington DC's longest-running radio show devoted to folk music. Congratulations to host Mary Cliff!

Michael Martin Murphy MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Chatham County Line MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Adam Hurt & Beth Williams Hartness perform "John Henry" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country.Adam Hurt & Beth Williams Hartness - John Henry [Live at WAMU's Bluegrass Country]Adam Hurt & Beth Williams Hartness perform "John Henry" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Join us at

Our good friends at The Kojo Nnamdi Show had stringband Time for Three as their guests today. Check out this ridiculous cover of the Mumford and Sons song Little Lion Man.Remix Of 'Little Lion Man' By Time For ThreeTime for Three plays a rendition of Mumford & Son's hit song, "Little Lion Man." Hear more from the show:

John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Happy 80th birthday to legendary bluegrass broadcaster Ray Davis! Ray has been on the air for 65 years-- many of those with WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio & WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Be sure to send the birthday boy well-wishes at ray@bluegrasscountry.org

Pokey LaFarge MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Capital Americana is on till 9pm ET! It's May 1st, International Workers' Rights Day so we're playing a bunch of labor songs.

Peter Rowan MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

The John Cowan Band MerleFest 2013 Photo by Peter C. SwinburneMerlefest 2013

Pete Peterson and Kellie Allen of Orpheus Supertones join host Rosemarie Nielsen for a live in-studio session on Friday, May 3 at 1 pm ET. Pete and Kellie will perform songs from their duet album I’ll Never Forsake You and chat about their singing class at Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week, June 9-15 in Mars Hill, NC.

Happy 80th birthday to Willie Nelson!

The Stray Birds perform "Time In Squares" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country.The Stray Birds - Time In Squares [Live at WAMU's Bluegrass Country]The Stray Birds perform "Time In Squares" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Join us atVideo: France...

Dailey and Vincent talk with Katy Daley about their latest Rounder release "Brothers of the Highway," tomorrow morning at 9. Tune in!

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Here's a nice video from our friend Dick Spottswood to brighten up your day...Cowboy Copas Alabam 1961www.youtube.comThis IS real country. This Rascal Flatts crap is just pop rock. I am 40 and know most of the crap they play now is just pop rock. Good thing people like Jamey Johnson are trying to stay true.

The Spinney Brothers join host Lee Michael Demsey for a live in-studio session on Tuesday, April 30 at 11 am ET. The band will perform songs from their newest album No Borders.

Daniel Romano performs "Diamonds and Dogs" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country.Daniel Romano - Diamonds and Dogs [Live at WAMU's Bluegrass Country]www.youtube.comDaniel Romano performs "Diamonds and Dogs" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Join us atVideo: Peter...

WAMU's Bluegrass Country's Jen Hitt produced this cool news feature in 2009. It chronicled a giant piece of art, inspired by George Jones, that was created by the man who brought us many of the sets on Pee-wee's Playhouse-- Wayne White.

WAMU's Tom Cat Reeder with George Jones in the 1960s. Tom, who passed away last year, was one of George's biggest supporters. There was rarely an episode of The Tom Cat Reeder Show that didn't feature "Geeeeooooorge Jones!"Tom "Cat" Reeder Vintage PhotosGeorge Jones in the 1960's

RIP George Jones: 1931-2013

Sierra Hull joins host Lee Michael Demsey for a live performance and interview on Friday, April 26 at 11 am ET. Last time Sierra visited WAMU's Bluegrass Country, she did this...Sierra Hull - Bombshell [Live at WAMU's Bluegrass Country]www.youtube.comSierra Hull & Highway 111 perform "Bombshell" from the new album "Daybreak" live on The Lee Michael Demsey Show on WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Listen live at h...