Genre Music Directed by James Yockey Original language(s) English | Created by Todd Mayo Country of origin United States No. of seasons 5 | |
Bluegrass Underground is a monthly musical event hosted in Cumberland Caverns since 2008. In 2011, it became a nationally syndicated television show airing on PBS. The program also airs weekly on the AM radio station WSM.
Awards and nominations
Bluegrass Underground season two was awarded four Emmys (Mid-South) for Best Entertainment Program, Best Director/Program, Excellence in Audio, and Excellence in Lighting Design. That season's series was also Emmy-nominated for Best Photography/Program and Technical Achievement.
Bluegrass Underground Season One won the Emmy (Mid-South) for Lighting Design and in addition was nominated for EMMYs in the categories of Best Arts Program, Excellence in Audio, Best Photography/Program, and Technical Achievement. Bluegrass Underground Season One also was awarded by Cine Golden Eagle Award for professional non-fiction in spring 2012. It received a Telly Silver Award that same year.