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This is a music founded on tradition, and Del McCoury -- Ron & Rob's father -- had a lot to do with defining that tradition. But with the release of their debut album, it's time for the brothers to step out on their own, and to show just how good they are at playing the straight-ahead brand of bluegrass that fans have come to expect from the McCoury name. Rob has turned into a hard-driving banjoist, and Ronnie has emerged as a dynamic mandolin player. And with this album, Ronnie steps out as a strong , vibrant singer in the traditional mold. As the foundingfathers of bluegrass are reaching the twilight of their careers, it's natural to wonder who will carry on the music into the next century, and just what that music will be like. Here is part of the answer. --from the notes by Charles Wolfe IBMA Award: Instrumental Performer of the Year: Ronnie McCoury -- Mandolin (1995)