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.