Josh Graves in critical condition

Paolo Dettwiler, chairman of the European Bluegrass Music Association, sends this news from the IBMA members' internet forum:

Josh Graves's daughter, Linda, said her dad is in Baptist Hospital critically ill. Please let folks know he is extremely sick, and prayers and good thoughts going out for him, I am sure, would be appreciated. He has had to endure further surgery and may have to have even more surgery. Sorry to relay such sad news but the Graves family needs all of the positive thoughts available for them at this time.

Burkett ('Buck' or 'Uncle Josh') Graves, father of bluegrass dobro playing, was inducted into the IBMA Hall of Honor in 1997.