A band competes against more than 100 others in the bluegrass band competition during the 89th Annual Old Fiddler’s Convention on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Felts Park in Galax, Va. Allison Isley/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Allison Isley/for NPR GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices …
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