Davis, Brad
BRAD DAVIS From Fort Worth, Texas. Began playing classical guitar at age 5. 1978, he and his brother formed a bluegrass band called Ten Degrees. 1986, moved to Nashville and worked as a fiddle/guitar player at Opryland USA. Later that year,
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Fogelberg, Dan
DAN FOGELBERG From Peoria, Illinois. A country-rock singer and guitarist who had numerous Gold and Platinum albums including Souvenirs (1974), Captured Angel (1975), Nether Lands (1977) and the Innocent Age (1981). Hit songs included “Leader of
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Goad, John Curtiss
JOHN CURTISS GOAD From Kingsport, Tennessee. Began performing with his family band The Hawkins County Grass when he was 12 years old (playing bass). 2009, enrolled in East Tennessee State University’s bluegrass music program and continues to
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Smith, Gerald
GERALD SMITH From Statesboro, Georgia. Has lived in Nashville since 1986. He is a singer/songwriter with several number one songs to his credit including “What Part of No” (Lorrie Morgan) and “Every Minute” (Collin Raye). His songs have been
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Roxboro Connection
ROXBORO CONNECTION From Roxboro, North Carolina. Formed in 2021 by Ricky Stroud (mandolin), Cliff Waddell (guitar), Ronald Smith (banjo), David Nance (Dobro™) and Adam Poindexter (bass). Poindexter was replaced by Bailey Moore (bass).
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Emmit, Drew
DREW EMMITT From Boulder, Colorado. Plays mandolin. Influenced heavily by Sam Bush. 1984, formed the Left Hand String Band. 1992, formed Leftover Salmon. 2002, released Freedom Ride album with the John Cowan Band (Compass). 2005, formed
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Britt, Gena
GENA BRITT (TEW) From Bisco, North Carolina. Plays banjo and sings lead & harmony vocals. 1990, at age 18 moved to Nashville and worked with Petticoat Junction. 1992, joined New Vintage. 1994, joined Lou Reid and Carolina. 200
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Sisk, Junior
JUNIOR SISK (AND RAMBLER’S CHOICE) From Ferrum, Virginia (born in Arlington). Began performing at age 16, playing bass with local bands around Virginia. Eventually switched to guitar. 1995, worked with Wyatt Rice and Santa Cruz with his co
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Dick-Olds, Bethany
BETHANY DICK (BETHANY DICK-OLDS) From Belgrade, Montana. Lives in Nashville. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in bluegrass, country and contemporary Christian music. Began playing fiddle at age 14. 1997, won t
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Droze, Marija
MARIJA DROZE From Lithuania. Lives in Nashville. Her name is pronounced MAR-EE-A (the “j” is silent). 2009, met singer Billy Droze at a music festival in eastern Europe. She was singing in a Lithuanian bluegrass band at the time. They late
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Long, David
DAVID LONG From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A Monroe-style mandolin player, influenced...
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JOHN STARLING From Alabama. Lives in Fredericksburg, VA. One of...
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TOMMY BROWN (AND THE COUNTY LINE GRASS) From Shepherdsville, Kentucky....
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Some Background
A great big howdy to ya, I’m Wayne Rice, a bluegrass radio programmer from San Diego, California. I began compiling this material in 1988 for DJ’s like myself who want to at least sound knowledgeable about bluegrass music on the air. Originally I published Bluegrass Bios® in a three-ring binder and sold it to DJs around the country … but now it’s here on the web and it’s free! Use it for your show prep, or just enjoy learning more about the amazing artists who play and sing bluegrass music. If you find errors or wish to make a suggestion, please contact me. Thanks!
Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band
CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND From Alameda, California. Formed in 2016...
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