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Bluegrass Underground

"A little bit Bluegrass, a little bit underground."

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10 seasons
170 episodes
Ended
Documentary

Plot Summary

A musical adventure series emanating from The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Celebrating the diversity of America’s musical heritage with artists from the full spectrum of genres: Bluegrass, yes but also Americana, Country, Soul, Blues, Rock N Roll, Gospel, Folk, and everything between.

First Aired:September 7, 2011
Last Aired:November 26, 2025
Episode Runtime:30m
Networks:
PBS
Created By:
Todd Mayo

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (11)

Season 1

Season 1

12 episodes

Aired: 2011

Season 2

Season 2

12 episodes

Aired: 2012

Season 3

Season 3

12 episodes

Aired: 2013

Season 4

Season 4

13 episodes

Aired: 2014

Season 5

Season 5

12 episodes

Aired: 2015

Season 6

Season 6

12 episodes

Aired: 2016

Season 7

Season 7

12 episodes

Aired: 2017

Season 8

Season 8

13 episodes

Aired: 2018

Season 8 moves to a new location 40 miles south of the previous site, The Caverns at the foot of Monteagle Mountain in the hills of Grundy County, Tennessee near Pelham, Tennessee.

Season 9

Season 9

12 episodes

Aired: 2019

Season 10

Season 10

60 episodes

Aired: 2021

This season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each episode offers previous performances from two or more artists who have graced the underground stage over past seasons.