RONNIE RENO (AND THE RENO TRADITION)
- From Nashville.
- Oldest son of the late Don Reno.
- Began performing and recording with his father and Red Smiley at the age of 8.
- 1968, joined the Osborne Brothers, playing guitar and singing harmony vocals.
- 1975, joined Merle Haggard and the Strangers.
- 1978, his song “Boogie Grass Band,” became a big hit for Conway Twitty.
- 1983, had solo country hits with “Homemade Love” and “The Letter.”
- 1980, appeared in a Clint Eastwood film “Bronco Billy.”
- 1984, formed the Reno Brothers with brothers Dale and Don Wayne.
- 2001, became the producer of “Reno’s Old-Time Music Festival” TV Show, broadcast on the Americana Television Network, RFD-TV and other networks.
- 2002, formed a new band called The Reno Tradition. Released Portfolio
album (no label).
- 2004, helped launch new cable network called Blue Highways TV.
- 2013, won the IBMA Award for Broadcaster of the Year for his work on TV.
- 2015, released Lessons Learned
album (Rural Rhythm).
- 2019, announced his retirement.