Megan tells us that this is just one example of why she enjoys what shes doing, I love being an elementary teacher. They got their start opening for Dolly Parton. September 6, 2014: Appeared on PBS Song of the Mountains, Season 9, Episode 10. [47][48], The Grascals have also been awarded these 28 awards by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA). Others - Terry Eldredge (Cousin) (Founder of the band The Grascals) Manager Brett's career is managed by - Rob Baker, RLB Artist Management LLC Creative Artists Agency (CAA) (Music and Comedy Touring Department) Genre Country Music Instruments Vocals, Guitar Labels Atlantic Nashville Records Build Athletic Height 6 ft 4.5 in or 194 cm Weight Family should always come first, without question. He has one sister Sheri, and two brothers, Grady and Payton. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents. 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September 2018: Grascals banjo player, Kristin Scott Benson, was the 2018 recipient of the, 2005 Emerging Artist of the Year - The Grascals, 2005 Song of the Year Me and John and Paul, The Grascals (artists), Harley Allen (songwriter), 2006 Album of the Year - Celebration of Life: Musicians Against Childhood Cancer (Compilation Project/Various Artists), Skaggs Family Records, 2006 Entertainer of the Year - The Grascals, 2007 Entertainer of the Year - The Grascals, 2008 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2009 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2010 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2011 Banjo Performer of the Year (tie) - Kristin Scott Benson, 2019 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2006 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts, 2006 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2007 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2007 Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall) - The Grascals, 2008 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts, 2008 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2008 Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall) - The Grascals, 2009 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2010 Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall) - The Grascals, 2011 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts, 2011 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2011 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2012 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2012 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2013 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2014 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts, 2015 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts, 2015 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2016 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts, 2017 Mandolin Performer of the Year - Danny Roberts (Tie), 2018 Banjo Performer of the Year - Kristin Scott Benson, 2019 Bluegrass Band of the Year (Overall) - The Grascals, 2019 Instrumental Group of the Year - The Grascals, 2022 Bass Performer of the Year - Terry Smith, 2016 Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree - Blue Blaze Award for actively cultivating a love of bluegrass music. - Danny Roberts, 2017 Uncle Dave Macon Days - Trailblazer Award - The Grascals, 2018 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass - Kristin Scott Benson, This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 11:45. Check resumes and CV, publications, photos and videos, social media profiles, places of employment, skilled experts, work history, news and public records . Lives in Nashville, Tennessee. (null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][n]=r)}}); He also joined Ronnie Reno's band, the Reno Tradition. Terry Eldredge's musical bucket list just gets more and more interesting. Founded in 2004, the band has since gained a level of notability by playing on the Grand Ole Opry and in bluegrass festivals around the country. September 2022: Chris Davis departed the Grascals, 9/24/2022, playing his final show with the band at the LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN. February 2019: Terry Eldredge left and former member Jamie Johnson returned for a few months filling the void. Began playing bluegrass in high school. 2004, left Larry Cordle's band and formed The Grascals with Jimmy Mattingly, David Talbot and Jamie Johnson. Its been almost twenty years since Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson, Jimmy Mattingly, Dave Talbot, Terry Smith, and Danny Roberts played a fateful run of shows at the Station Inn (with Bobby Osborne as the special guest) as an unnamed band in February of 2004the earliest iteration of what would become bluegrass supergroup, The Grascals. December 2022: Jamie Johnson, beloved Grascal alumni and founding member, has returned to the band following an eight-year hiatus. Hearty congratulations to Tim White and the Song of the Mountains crew and loyal supporters! Now I understand more about Appalachia, the music, and this band. I wanted to wish the Grascals a huge future loaded with fun and success!! Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson, Terry Smith, Kristin Scott Benson, Jeremy Abshire and Danny Roberts of Bluegrass Group The Grascals pose backstage at. The Grascals performed 'Mystery Train" during their 116th performance on the Grand Ole Opry. It absolutely just tore my heart out it touched my heart and soul. This change comes after Chris Davis, who filled those roles, dropped out of the band. I knew when I first walked into my new third grade classroom that I would carry on traditional music one way or another. For The Grascals, a musical bond has been forged at the intersection of personal friendships, shared professional resumes, and an appreciation for the innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville music scene for decades. As their records prove, The Grascals' rare musical empathy gives them an unerring ear for just the right touch to illuminate each offering's deepest spirit - whether they're digging into one of their original songs or reworking a bluegrass classic or a pop standard. 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John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2006 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. When: Feb. 8.
For Chris, this is something off a dream job. Design [Graphic Design] - Lynn O . Megan also shared some of the sentiments the children included in their cards.