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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Ronnie Bowman, a celebrated bluegrass vocalist, bassist and songwriter whose work shaped both bluegrass and mainstream country music, has died following a motorcycle accident.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent bluegrass singer who was also renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars like Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, died Sunday at age 64.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Dierks Bentley, known for his own deep roots in bluegrass, captured the breadth of Bowman’s impact.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Bowman began performing music at age three, first as part of a family band and then joining the bluegrass band Lost & Found.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent bluegrass singer who was also renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars like Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, died Sunday at age 64.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Dierks Bentley, known for his own deep roots in bluegrass, captured the breadth of Bowman’s impact.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Bowman began performing music at age three, first as part of a family band and then joining the bluegrass band Lost & Found.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Bluegrass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegrass. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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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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