Seven instruments have been mastered by Vassar Clements—violin, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, guitar, and tenor banjo—in more than 50 years of his musical career.

8 million adults (18 or older) indicated they purchased a bluegrass project in the 12 months of 2003. Since the year 2000, bluegrass music has experienced a 104% increase in consumers and a growth in popularity unprecedented in recent history.

202% of bluegrassers are more likely to go backpacking than the general population. They are 80% more likely to take overnight camping trips than the average consumer, but their number one leisure activity is listening to music.

There are 73 bluegrass record labels; 63 of them are based in the US. 266 artists actively record for the labels. That makes 4157 total releases.

20-24 bluegrass shows per year are held at Eaglenest Entertainment, a venue nestled in the mountains of North Carolina at 3,200 feet . They have 800 permanent seats and 40 portable seats indoors.

2004 marks Blue Highway’s 10th Anniversary. Their first show was on December 31, 1994.

8-years old and Gina Britt began her career clogging and playing the banjo because of her grandfather’s influences. By the age of 18, Gina went to work with the group Petticoat Junction, where she remained for 2 + years.

Two Grammies went to Alison Krauss and Union Station for “Best Bluegrass Album” for LIVE and for “Best Country Instrumental Performance” for “Cluck Old Hen” at the 46th Grammy Awards. One Grammy was won by Alison for her collaboration with James Taylor on “How’s The World Treating You.” Those three wins bring her total to 17 Grammies. Alison is now the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences most honored female musician.

1989 was the year The Churchmen began playing small churches. They now have five projects; their latest is with Pinecastle Records.