February 21, 2025
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The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree has announced The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are the recipients of the 2025 Blue Blaze Award. The announcement was officially made at The Harvester Event Center in Downtown Smithville, February 20, 2025, during their concert at Bluegrass Nights. James Kee, of East Nash Grass and former Blue Blaze Award winner, made the announcement with Board member Tammy Judkins, presenting an award for the announcement and Board Member Alex Woodward representing the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree.
Formed ten years ago in the Smoky Mountains in 2014, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have made a significant impact on the bluegrass music scene. They are known for their authenticity and straightforward honesty, which resonates deeply with their audience. The group has successfully brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe, showcasing their versatility and dedication to the genre.
“When I hear The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys I’m taken back to when I first fell in love with this music. Each is a master of their craft, but it’s the special joy they take in playing it “the old way” that commands your attention. This music hails from a time before people saw bluegrass and country music as separate things, and the band accomplishes that most difficult of musical tasks by capturing the manic energy of their live shows in the studio.” – John Lawless, Bluegrass Today
Po’ Ramblin Boys will be presented their official award on Saturday, July 5, 2025 @5pm at this year’s festival followed by a one-hour concert. The Jamboree is free to the public so that we can continue our mission of preserving bluegrass music, Appalachian craft & dance. This year’s Jamboree will be July 4-5, 2025, on the square in Smithville, Tennessee. For more information, visit smithvillejamboree.com or email smithvillejamboree@gmail.com; phone 615-597-8500.