Texas Bluegrass History: High Lonesome on the High Plains

Texas has nurtured a thriving bluegrass scene since the early 1950s. The Lone Star State boasts the country’s first bluegrass college degree and even hosts a Beatles bluegrass cover band. Meet the Pickin’ Singin’ Professor, the Fiddle Engineer and Blanco’s Bluegrass Boy. Hit the trail with cowboys like the Mayfield brothers and go backstage with Grammy—nominated acts like Wood & Wire. Jeff Campbell and Braeden Paul celebrate the musicians who contributed to the harmonious heritage of Texas ...