Sullivan, Jerry and Tammy
JERRY AND TAMMY SULLIVAN From Wagarville, Alabama. Father and daughter duo. Began performing together in the late 70’s, when Tammy was only 14 years old. Jerry began his career in bluegrass in 1952 with Red Spurlock, then Red Allen and Fra
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Gaudet, Jim (and the Railroad Boys)
JIM GAUDET AND THE RAILROAD BOYS From Albany, New York. A flat-pick guitarist, best known as a singer/songwriter. Began playing bluegrass (mandolin) with a New York band called the Lost County Ramblers. 2006, formed Jim Gaudet and the Rail
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Antique Persuasion
ANTIQUE PERSUASION From Nashville. A project band/vocal trio featuring Brandon Rickman (guitar), Jenee Fleenor (guitar, mandolin, fiddle) and Brennan Leigh (guitar, mandolin). Rickman was a member of the Lonesome River Band. Fleenor tou
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Campbell, Jimmy
JIMMY CAMPBELL From Detroit, Michigan. 1987, moved to Nashville to play fiddle with Jim and Jesse. 1990, played fiddle with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys. His fiddle is heard on “Cryin’ Holy Unto the Lord,” Monroe’s last studio album
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Harrell, Mitch
MITCH HARRELL Lives in Annapolis, Maryland. Son of bluegrass pioneer Bill Harrell. For many years, he played guitar and sang tenor in his father’s band, the Virginians. Was first artist signed by Pinecastle Records. According to Pinecastle
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Davis, Jason
JASON DAVIS From Ford, Virginia. Lives in Galax, Virginia. Began playing banjo professionally while still in high school. First bands: Michelle Nixon and Drive, Blue Ridge, Kenny and Amanda Smith. 2006, joined Grasstowne. 2007, relea
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Lawless, John
JOHN LAWLESS From Roanoke, Virginia. Banjo player and founder (in 1994) of AcuTab Publishing Company, publisher of instrumental instruction books and recordings by well-known bluegrass artists. 1978-1991, played banjo with Nothin’ Doin Band (
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Williams, Robin and Linda
ROBIN AND LINDA WILLIAMS From Millbrook, Virginia (Shenandoah Valley). Gained national recognition while performing as regulars on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” on public radio. Robin plays guitar, Linda plays guitar and c
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Talbot, David
DAVID TALBOT From Canada. Moved to Nashville in 1997. 1998-2003, played banjo with Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time. Has also worked with Marty Raybon, Reba McIntyre and Dolly Parton. One of Nashville’s “A-list” studio musician
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Hassler, Carrie
CARRIE HASSLER From Pikeville, Tennessee. Grew up singing in church. She was heavily influence by Southern Gospel music. 2003, began performing bluegrass music for the first time. 2006, formed her band Hard Rain, with Josh Miller (banjo), K
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Programming Suggestions
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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!
Crawford, Andrew
ANDREW CRAWFORD From Greenfield, South Carolina. A singer, songwriter, guitarist...
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Watson, Trevor
TREVOR WATSON From southwest Virginia. Plays banjo with Shannon Slaughter....
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