Della Mae makes Opry debut
Thursday, December 5, 2013 – Della Mae will make its debut appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The group, voted Emerging Artist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, has been on tour throughout the year in support of its Rounder Records debut, "This World Oft Can Be."
The show, featuring Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts, will take place at 7 p.m. at the Ryman Auditorium.
"We couldn't be more proud. We'll be playing alongside Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts and more. It's a bluegrass miracle," the band said in a statement. "This will be our final show of the year and what a way to top off an incredible year. Thanks to all of you for the continued support."
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The struggle is real for Della Mae. Hailed as an emerging artist by IBMA several years ago, the bluegrass trio has battled personnel changes and the onslaught of Americana-infused material for the last half decade, taking breaks from the road and searching for its voice.
Through it all, Della Mae has endured as a solid bluegrass band featuring strong vocals and outstanding musicianship. Celia Woodsmith's smoky, soulful and sledgehammer-powerful vocals exemplify the band's newfound focus. ...
How many bands have taken the time - or had the vision - to create a mission statement?
Guessing not many, but Della Mae's is significant: to showcase top female musicians and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming and performance.
Noble and, as they have repeatedly proven, attainable.
On this six-track recording - captured in a burst of activity at the self-same named Nashville studio last fall - the quartet realize their mission and ...
The time has come to drop the label "female bluegrass band" as applied to Della Mae. With their second, self-titled, Rounder Records release, Della Mae is simply one of the most accomplished bluegrass acts on the circuit.
The four Dellas (they are down to a quartet with Mark Schatz standing on bass) have total command of their instruments (vocal and otherwise). They are skilled performers with a growing resume, including emerging IBMA Artist of the Year in 2013 and a Grammy nomination ...
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