Bluegrass Gospel

American bluegrass and gospel traditions entwined centuries ago in Appalachian church camps where the only distinction was whether you were playing dance tunes or spiritual material. Bluegrass Gospel refuses to separate them completely. The station plays traditional bluegrass from the Carter Family era through Bill Monroe's innovations through contemporary acts maintaining the acoustic instrumentation and tight vocal harmonies. Gospel content emphasizes bluegrass-styled performances rather than Southern gospel or contemporary Christian pop - this is spirituals and hymns interpreted through ban…