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Formerly known as Bluegrass Underground, this magical, "musical adventure" series is taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Now in it’s eleventh year and re-branded as The Caverns Sessions, this series features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.

Big Richard, formed in 2021, is impressive with virtuosity, harmonies and eclectic repertoire.
BIG RICHARD performs 'You Don't Come.'
The Texas Gentlemen are a versatile collective known for genre-blending skills.
Episodes
Moon Taxi’s genre-bending musicality has born a boldly adventurous body of work.
Molly Tuttle returns to her Bluegrass roots with Golden Highway.
Cha Wa blends infectious groove with pure joy.
Shooter Jennings expanded the parameters of Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll and more.
Buffalo Nichols brings the blues of the past into the future.
Katie Pruitt’s music is honest, vulnerable and absolutely beautiful.
Sean and Sara Watkins journey into Bluegrass, Folk and Pop with the Watkins Family Hour.
Old school hip-hop meets that high-lonesome sound in Gangstagrass.
The Milk Carton Kids combine spine-tingling harmonies with hilarious between-song banter.
The stars seem aligned for a magical Caverns performance by Adia Victoria.
Asleep at The Wheel is heading into the 2nd half of an illustrious career at full gallop.
Brit Taylor decided to do it her own way and won the praise and acclaim of the industry.
Extras
Hailed as a "musician's musician," Hart’s artistry has drawn praise from legends like Bob Dylan.
These Roots Rockers earn critical acclaim with comparisons to Springsteen and early Rolling Stones.
Clay Street Unit's debut EP showcases their evolving, unique sound.
Elizabeth Cook is a much-lauded Nashville artist with a sharp, surprising style.
Hailing from Castlewood, Virginia, 49 Winchester formed when its members were teenagers.
ELIZABETH COOK performs 'Perfect Girls of Pop.'
CLAY STREET UNIT performs 'Engine Trouble.'
AMERICAN AQUARIUM performs 'Burn. Flicker. Die.'
ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART’S MUSCLE THEORY performs 'Big Mama's Door.'
SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS perform 'Book of Joe.'
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