RICKY WASSON
- From Clay City, Kentucky.
- Began playing bluegrass when he was four years old. He says that he never knew there was any other kind of music until he was 10.
- 1984, formed a band called Southern Blend.
- Owns a music store in Clay City.
- Filled in as guitar player in Alison Krauss’ band for a short time.
- 1996, released first CD “Songs from the Old Country Church.”
- 1998, joined J.D. Crowe and the New South, singing lead.
- 2008, released solo project From The Heart & Soul
(Rural Rhythm).
- 2012, formed a new band called American Drive with Dwight McCall and other former members of The New South (after J.D. Crowe retired).
- 2016, released solo project “Croweology” (Truegrass Entertainment) and formed the Ricky Wasson Band.