Bill Monroe

Where Were You?
Where Were You?
Where Were You?
October 28, 2001 Alan Jackson wakes up at 4:00 a.m., inspired to write "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)," a song about healing from terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon the previous month.
Del McCoury Revisits ‘Old Memories’ with Bill Monroe Tribute Album
Del McCoury Revisits ‘Old Memories’ with Bill Monroe Tribute Album
Del McCoury Revisits ‘Old Memories’ with Bill Monroe Tribute Album
With more than five decades as a professional musician to his name, Del McCoury is an elder statesman of American music, but at an age when many artists tend to slow down, McCoury refuses to rest on his considerable laurels. In fact, with a pair of albums out in 2011, he’s busier than ever.
Bill Monroe’s 100th Birthday Celebrated with Concerts, CDs and More
Bill Monroe’s 100th Birthday Celebrated with Concerts, CDs and More
Bill Monroe’s 100th Birthday Celebrated with Concerts, CDs and More
Few musicians have meant more to the history of country music than the legendary mandolin player Bill Monroe. He’s no longer with us, but his legacy remains very much alive and for proof, you need look no further than the number of tributes and celebrations surrounding Monroe’s 100th birthday. To mark the event, which passed September 12, there are a number of projects are paying tribute to Monroe