Hess, Clay

CLAY HESS

  • From Blue Creek, Ohio.
  • 1983, age 12, had a band called Orange Mountain Special.
  • 1990, joined True Blue, performing at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
  • 1995, won the Ohio State Guitar Championship.
  • 1999-2001, played lead guitar for Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.
  • 2002, released solo album “Red Haired Boy” (no label).
  • 2003, formed his own band Crossfire.
  • 2005, joined the Mark Newton Band.
  • 2007, joined Mountain Heart.
  • 2008, joined Sierra Hull and Highway 111.
  • 2011, formed his own band.
  • He is also a recording engineer and producer with several albums to his credit.
  • 2014, released solo album “1” (no label).
  • 2016, teamed up with Tim Shelton to form a new duo.