bluegrass
noun
blue·grass
ˈblü-ˌgras 
1
: any of several grasses (genus Poa) of which some have bluish-green culms
especially
: kentucky bluegrass
2
[from the Blue Grass Boys, performing group, from Bluegrass state, nickname of Kentucky]
: country music characterized by the use of unamplified stringed instruments (such as banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin), by free improvisation, and by close usually high-pitched harmony
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Performers Andy Marder, Tyler Stamets and Martin Theiler have been influenced by bluegrass, rockabilly and country music genres.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Lloyd’s musical tastes range from Merle Haggard to George Strait, from old-school bluegrass to more contemporary acts.
—Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Willie Nelson is set to spearhead the 10th annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour, welcoming a range of country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass, folk and rock artists along for the 35-stop trek, which will visit 22 states along the way.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
Singer, guitarist, and mandolin player Russell Moore, also of the bluegrass band IIIrd Tyme Out, is now part of the ensemble along with its other longtime members — dobro player Jerry Douglas, bassist Barry Bales, and guitarist and banjo player Ron Block.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Lloyd’s musical tastes range from Merle Haggard to George Strait, from old-school bluegrass to more contemporary acts.
—Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Willie Nelson is set to spearhead the 10th annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour, welcoming a range of country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass, folk and rock artists along for the 35-stop trek, which will visit 22 states along the way.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
Singer, guitarist, and mandolin player Russell Moore, also of the bluegrass band IIIrd Tyme Out, is now part of the ensemble along with its other longtime members — dobro player Jerry Douglas, bassist Barry Bales, and guitarist and banjo player Ron Block.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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bluegrass
noun
blue·grass
-ˌgras
1
: any of several grasses with usually bluish green stems
especially
: Kentucky bluegrass
2
: country music played on a small group of instruments (as banjo, fiddle, and mandolin) with melody or harmony often made up by players during a performance
Geographical Definition
Bluegrass
geographical name
Blue·grass
ˈblü-ˌgras
region of central Kentucky where Kentucky bluegrass abounds that is noted for the breeding of fine horses
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