Bluegrass Music TV – PRIME

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”91359″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://bluegrassmusictvprime.vhx.tv/browse”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]Bluegrass Music TV (BGM-TV) is a new partnership between video producer and record executive Sammy Passamano, III and Country & Bluegrass legend / video producer Ronnie Reno.

Joining forces in this naturally evolving partnership are two working friends from two different generations that both know about family business.    Reno and Sammy, III, as he is known in the music business, worked on several of Reno’s projects on Rural Rhythm Records and Reno has mentored Sammy, III through the adventurous waters when he was creating his video productions for the (615) Hideaway.

Reno and Sammy III created Bluegrass Music TV, a video distribution platform targeted to the YouTube / Facebook-based network and will launch a subscription paywall for customers who want to watch full-length content.  BGM-TV works with all artists and labels getting their videos on Bluegrass Life, RFD-TV and other highly influenced and active pages.  Since the creation of Bluegrass Music TV in February 2020 the video platform has generated 16.6 million viewership.[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”91177″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_wp_text]“Ronnie Reno might not have been born on TV, but he didn’t miss it far.  He started out on his father, Don Reno’s TV show, when he was so little, he had to stand on an overturned coke case to reach the mike.  Ronnie is a music legend in Classic Country and Bluegrass Music, and no one knows this business of music on television better.  His long running television series, “Reno’s Old Time Music” sets the standard for Bluegrass video.  I congratulate Ronnie and Sammy Passamano, III for the Partnership to bring Bluegrass music to the fans who love it.  Bluegrass Music TV …it just feels right.” – Stan Hitchcock, Co-founder of Country Music TV and BlueHighwaysTV / Host of “Heart to Heart” TV series[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”91176″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_wp_text]“How thankful I am for all of the years of quality video programming from my friend Ronnie Reno. Having his professional presentation on screen featuring top bluegrass talent of the past thirty years is valuable to the entire bluegrass community. Combining the Reno TV classics with the current footage of the 615 Hideaway gives viewers a very entertaining look into bluegrass entertainment past and present. I’m so glad to be included, then and now!” – Joe Mullins[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”91180″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_wp_text]“Bluegrass Music TV, doesn’t that sound good? I’m so happy for my friend Ronnie Reno and Sammy Passamano, III for their partnership. If you want to see the legends of Bluegrass Music plus great new artists, then BMTV is the place to be! Great interviews, first class programming! You won’t want to miss it!”

– Larry Stephenson[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”91181″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_wp_text]“At a time when America needs the spirit, passion and music of its front porch more than ever, Ronnie Reno and Sammy Passamano, III have created the TV platform best suited to represent the most powerful artform in history. From Bill Monroe and beyond, BluegrassMusicTV will take viewers on a journey from America’s musical past into its artistic future, all on the grandest stage in history … your own front porch.” – Michael Johnathon, folksinger[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]January 26th of 2021 BGM-TV will launch its subscription service to bluegrass fans of three shows; Reno’s Old Time Music – Season 1, The (615) Hideaway – Season 1. and WoodSongs Classics.  Reno’s Old-Time Music – Season 1 includes classic video performances from 1993 initially aired on BlueHighway’sTV.  Season 1 performances included bluegrass legends and today’s top artists including Osborne Brothers, Ralph Stanley, III Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, Nashville Bluegrass Band and more.  The (615) Hideaway – Season 1 includes passionate performances recently recorded by Joe Mullens and the Radio Ramblers, Irene Kelley, Carolina Blue, Williamson Branch, Ranger Doug, Eddie Sanders and WoodSongs Classics will have the first 3 show of Riders in the Sky, Michael Cleveland & Heidi Newfield and Sam Bush Band.

Also coming in February is Season 2 for Reno’s Old Time Music and The (615) Hideaway shows and a constant flow of additional videos each week to satisfy the appetite of all fans and subscribers.  More details of the content of Season 2 and other special event shows will be forthcoming shortly. WoodSongs Classics will be releasing Season 1 in February 2021.[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]In addition, BGM-TV has also created two Live talk shows with Michelle Lee and Ronnie Reno, and both have won the IBMA Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year award.   Many BGM-TV viewers have enjoyed these live talk shows and many more will be coming throughout 2021.[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”91182″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_wp_text]

[/vc_wp_text][vc_single_image image=”6067″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]ABOUT RONNIE RENO:

The legendary Ronnie Reno often called “Bluegrass Music’s Youngest Old Timer,” is the son of banjo pioneer Don Reno, and began his career over 60 years ago playing with his father’s group, the Hall of Fame duo Reno & Smiley. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, Reno played bass for The Osborne Brothers and would lend his voice to their trademark trio harmony before becoming a front man for Merle Haggard’s Strangers.

As a songwriter, Reno would pen several cuts for Haggard, as well as the pivotal signature song, “Boogie Grass Band” for Conway Twitty. In 1983, Reno made his first solo entry on the charts with “Homemade Love,” but would later reunite with his brothers, Don Wayne and Dale, to form the celebrated group, The Reno Brothers.  In 1993, Reno became an ambassador of traditional music, producing and hosting the first and only national television show featuring Bluegrass music, the Cable Ace-nominated “Reno’s Old Time Music.”

“Reno’s Old-Time Music” TV show aired weekly for nearly 25 years and reached over 80 million homes on the RFD-TV Network. In 2016, Reno earned SPBGMA’s highest honor, and Ronnie was inducted into the Preservation Hall of Greats, alongside such legends as Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley and his father.[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]ABOUT SAMMY PASSAMANO, III:

Sammy Passamano, III is a third-generation music industry executive who managed a multitude of areas at Rural Rhythm Records including radio promotion, social media promotion, music video production and graphic artists design for over 20 years.

Sammy Passamano, III has been developing and creating the live stream platform since 2014 and aired the first live stream 615 Hideaway episode with American Idol star Alex Preston in early 2017.   The (615) Hideaway received a Telly Award in the “Social Media Live Event” category for their special event show “Hats Off to The 80’s & 90’s”.  Inside Edition’s Megan Alexander hosted the event with performances by T. Graham Brown, Little Texas front man Tim Rushlow, David Frizzell, Ronnie McDowell, Wade Hayes, Bryan White, Lulu Roman and Tim Atwood.

Online live streaming has become a tremendous vehicle to connect music performers with their core fan base in ways never before achieved. Live stream providers like The (615) Hideaway facilitate the elements needed by artists to perform live music online and engage in real time with their fans.

The (615) Hideaway has received a lot of support from various top Country Music publicists resulting in many special social media performances by Country Classic stars including T. Graham Brown, Lee Greenwood, David Frizzell, rock legend Don McLean and more.

The (615) Hideaway has produced many live streams shows in a variety of formats including Country, Folk, Bluegrass, etc.   Over the past few years, The (615) Hideaway hosted two very popular shows for RFD-TV’s “Music Monday’s” and Bluegrass Life’s “Bluegrass Fridays”.  RFD-TV’s “Music Mondays” highlighted Country music in an intimate and mostly acoustic setting that ranges from yesterday’s Classic stars to today’s top young rising talent.  Country performers included John Schneider, Ranger Doug, T. Graham Brown, John Berry, T.G. Shepard, Kelly Lang, Ken Mellons, Bradley Walker, Wade Hayes, Jody Miller, Uncle Si, Fred Foster, EmiSunshine, The Young Fables, Austin Jenckes, The Band Steel, and more.  Bluegrass Life’s” “Bluegrass Fridays” highlighted Bluegrass music in an acoustic setting that ranges from Traditional & Contemporary Bluegrass and Mountain Gospel music.   Bluegrass performers on “Bluegrass Friday’s included Bluegrass Legends Mac Wiseman, Jesse McReynolds, Ronnie Reno and Kenny & Amanda Smith, Steve Gulley, Joe Mullins, Irene Kelley, Larry Stephenson, Joe Hott, Edgar Loudermilk Band, Carolina Blue, Fast Track and many more.[/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row]