TIM STAFFORD
- From Kingsport, Tennessee.
- 1990-1993, played guitar with Alison Krauss and Union Station. Appeared on the Grammy winning album “Every Time You Say Goodbye.” Says he decided to quit when he returned from a long tour and his son didn’t recognize him.
- Early in his career, performed with Dusty Miller, The Boys in the Band, the Hazel Dickens Band, others.
- He is an original member of the IBMA board of directors.
- Taught history at East Tennessee State University and came close to getting his Ph.D.
- 1994, formed Blue Highway.
- 2004, released first solo project
- 2010, released a duet album with Steve Gulley Dogwood Winter
(Rural Rhythm).
- 2014, released solo project Endless Line
(Flatpicking Guitar Magazine).
Just to Hear the Whistle Blowon his own label (Hedge Drive Records).
- 2021, won the IBMA Award for Best Liner Notes (for California Autumn by Tony Rice).
- 2023, joined the faculty of East Tennessee State University as Artist in Residence.
- 2023, won the IBMA Award for Songwriter of the Year for the third time (also won in 2014 and 2017).