LEROY TROY

• From Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
• Real name: Troy Lee Boswell.
• Performs in the style of his hero, Uncle Dave Macon.
• A National Old Time Banjo Champion. Began playing at age 12
• 1982, worked with the Bailes Brothers, playing bass.
• 1983-84, joined the cast of TV’s “Hee Haw.”
• Entertained on the General Jackson Showboat for three years (Nashville).
• 1988, first appeared on the Grand Ole Opry.
• 1994, released Son of the South album (no label).
• 1995, named “Best New Artist” by the Traditional Music Association.
• A collector of country music and Civil War memorabilia.
• 2002, began recording & performing with The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band.
• He often performs on Marty Stuart’s TV show.
• 2008, released The Old Grey Mare album (Rounder).
• 2011, released Poor Leroy’s Almanack album (Spring Fed) with the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band.
• 2014, released Barnyard Frolic album (Spring Fed) with the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band.