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The latest Music coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Features section.
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At Chattanooga festival, keynote speaker Billy Strings encourages bluegrass to be more inclusive
A crowd started gathering outside the doors to Banquet Halls E and H on Tuesday, waiting for doors to open about an hour before Billy Strings was scheduled to give the International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass keynote address at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

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Bluegrass headliner Sierra Ferrell drops out at last minute
Sierra Ferrell will not be performing at the International Bluegrass Music Association's Bluegrass Live festival in Chattanooga, according to a press release from the music association.

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Chattanooga nonprofits Songbirds Foundation, Dynamo Studios merge
Two Chattanooga nonprofits have merged, furthering the organizations' ability to help young Chattanoogans develop skills and pursue careers in the creative economy.

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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include World of Bluegrass, North Georgia Shindig, new Hunter exhibit
Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include the symphony’s new season, Cast-Iron Cook-Off
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera opens its 2025-26 season this week. Chattanooga Market is challenging chefs in the Lodge Cast-Iron Cook-Off, and Grammy winners will be performing. Here's a chronology.

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Moon River festival returning in 2026, but not in Chattanooga
Following a two-year hiatus, the Moon River Music Festival is making a comeback — but not in Chattanooga.

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Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81
Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer, the band said Monday. He was 81.

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Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the tone at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with career-defining moments of their own.

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How to enjoy Chattanooga’s bluegrass festivals this season
As temperatures cool and fall approaches, the sounds of banjos, fiddles and mandolins will fill the Chattanooga air as bluegrass festivities take place around town.

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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include symphony’s season debut, Comedy Catch milestone, fall festivals
Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
