A First Of Its Kind In The Nation. Beginning In The Spring Of 2010, East Tennessee State University In Johnson City Will Offer A Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Bluegrass Old Time Country Music. University Officials Also Announced Raymond Mcclain, Who Has Directed The Program For The Past Nine Years, Will Be Leaving His Post At The End Of The Semester. Daniel Boner, A Graduate Of The Program, Has Been Named As Interim Director. A National Search Is On To Find Mcclain’s Replacement.