Stewart, Ronnie

From Paoli, Indiana. He has a ranch called Sleepy Valley Ranch.
Began playing fiddle at age 3. Also learned to play guitar, banjo, mandolin and is equally skilled on all of them.
Age 9, made several guest appearances with Lester Flatt and appeared on one of his live albums.
1977-1990, played with his parents in The Stewart Family Band. He was known as “Fiddlin’ Ronnie Stewart.”
1989, also worked with Curly Seckler and recorded two albums with him.
1991-1994, Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers.
1995, formed his own band “Little Creek.”
1996, did some fill-in work with Petticoat Junction.
1997-2003 played banjo and fiddle with the Lynn Morris band.
2000, he and his wife built a log house, from trees on his ranch.
2000, won the IBMA award for Fiddle Player of the Year.
2001, released solo project Time Stands Still (Rounder).
2003, joined J.D. Crowe and the New South.
2007, joined the Dan Tyminski Band.
2008, recorded and performed with Longview.
2009, formed (with Adam Steffey) the Boxcars.
2011, won the IBMA Award for Banjo Player of the Year.
2017, joined the Seldom Scene, playing banjo and fiddle.