https://spring2025.vudhum.net/files/original/a52aa602e147a2b6f07927c56a1804fa.jpg 25a5cc8af3fe5aab02baab3299d56e14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Group 2 Subject The topic of the resource History Of Bluegrass Music Description An account of the resource Bluegrass music, born in the Appalachian region in the 1940s, blends influences from old-time string bands, blues, jazz, and gospel. Pioneered by Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the genre is defined by fast tempos, intricate instrumentation, and soulful harmonies. Rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving, bluegrass continues to inspire musicians and audiences worldwide. This exhibit explores its rich history, key figures, and enduring legacy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Group 2 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Very early photograph of Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys. Art Wooten, Bill Monroe, Cleo Davis, Amos Garren. Subject The topic of the resource Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys: Art Wooten, Bill Monroe, Cleo Davis, Amos Garren. Description An account of the resource Bill Monroe (1911–1996) was a singer, mandolinist, and songwriter who pioneered the genre of bluegrass music. His band, Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, set the foundation for bluegrass with its tight harmonies, fast tempos, and virtuosic instrumentation. He fused old-time Appalachian music, blues, and gospel into a distinct sound that inspired generations of musicians. In 1939, Bill Monroe travelled to Nashville to audition for the Grand Ole Opry after honing his skills in North Carolina. Impressed by his performance of Jimmie Rodgers’ Mule Skinner Blues, WSM radio executives George D. Hay, Harry Stone, and David Stone offered him a regular spot on the Opry. By 1943, Monroe had become a household name, reportedly earning around $200,000 a year from performances. At the time, the Opry was held at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium, but its move to the Ryman in June 1943 coincided with key changes in Monroe’s band—developments that would play a crucial role in defining bluegrass as a genre. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ryman Auditorium Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ryman Auditorium Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July, 1943 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpg Language A language of the resource English