Ewing, Tom

TOM EWING

  • From Columbus, Ohio. Lives in Gallatin, Tennessee.
  • Was the final lead singer and guitarist with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys (from 1986-1988 and also 1989-1996). He appeared on Monroe’s last three albums including Southern Flavor which won a Grammy.
  • Attended Ohio State University; earned degrees in journalism and education.
  • Former member of Earl Taylor’s Stoney Mountain Boys (Cincinnati).
  • 1978-1986, hosted the “Bluegrass Ramble” radio show in Columbus, Ohio (which is still on the air as of 2018, although with different hosts).
  • Has recorded three solo projects (1988, 1989, 1993).
  • 1994, began writing a column for Bluegrass Unlimited magazine (“Thirty Years Ago This Month”).
  • 1994, married Gwen McReynolds, daughter of Jesse McReynolds (Jim and Jesse).
  • 1996, after Bill Monroe’s death, joined David Davis and the Warrior River Boys. Also played bass for Jim and Jesse.
  • 2000, compiled and edited The Bill Monroe Reader (University of Illinois Press.)
  • 2003, formed two bands: Monroe’s Boys and Blue Grass Boys Reunion with other former members of Monroe’s band (Bob Black and Mark Hembree).
  • 2023, received the Distinguished Achievement Award from the IBMA for his contributions to bluegrass music.