Tremendous vocals and harmonies, one lady and four men that make a perfect match; mashing and driving instrumentalists with the perfect time of a pounding bass, Broken Wire is all of the above, and a lot more...... Broken Wire is not just a band, but a family. A band that has not been together that long, but a band full of compassion, skill, and love. This, one woman, four men group has all grown up around a strong backgrounded base of traditional music out of the mountains of South-Western Virginia, what some would call, “The Galax Sound.” But they also rappidly push a new, contemporary set list full of driving instrumentation and compelling vocals that will blow you away.

Courtney Burroughs

Courtney grew up in Stoneville, NC, and began playing the fiddle at age 11. Very early on, music played an important role in her life. She played many shows with her family’s gospel band and entered many local competitions. Her influences include Jim Van Cleve, Alison Krauss, Ron Block, Sonya Isaacs and Bobby Hicks. Since joining Broken Wire, she has continued to make music an important entity in her life and hopes to share that passion for music with audiences everywhere.

Nick Keen

He grew up in the small town of East Bend, NC and began playing the mandolin at age 10. After getting a solid start under the guidance of his father Mike Keen, he began studying with multi-instrumentalist Jody King. He also joined his fathers gospel group Rose Of Sharon. In the past, Nick has been seen on stage with Ernie Thacker, Ronnie Bowman, Melonie Cannon and Darrell Webb guitar player for Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. Nick has competed in many competitions most recently he competed at Merlefest and won second. Nick is also a honor roll student and recently received a citizenship award from the mayor for his involvement with work in the community through music. If you would ask Nick who some of his musical influences are, he would tell you Adam Steffey, Ronald Inscore, Darrell Webb, Jody King and his Dad Mike Keen, this is only to name a few. Nick would also tell you that the one that has the most influence in his life is his Heavenly Father. He knows without a doubt where his talent comes from. Nick wants to thank his uncle Barry and all the musicians who has encouraged him on his musical journey. He thanks his parents for there love and prayers and to the other parents in the band he says thanks for the love and support and the many words of encouragement that you have given Broken Wire. To his dearest friend Jesus Christ he gives all his praise and thanks for all that he has done and continues to do in his life

"Nick Keen is one of the most talented young musicians in bluegrass today."

-Darrel Webb, guitar player for Rhonda Vincent & The Rage.

Asa Gravley

He is 17 years old and currently resides in Hillsville , Va. He received his first guitar at age 12. At age 13 he met multi-instrumentalist Josh Pickett. Josh also was his guitar teacher. Rapidly he began to progress and with Josh helping him along the way he quickly began to become a master of the guitar. On March 12, 2004 he joined a band called the Galax Little Leaves. They competed at many local fiddlers conventions, many of which he placed and won in the guitar competition. With this band he had the honor of gracing the stages with artists such as IIIrd Tyme Out, Clay Jones of Mountain Heart, Jeff Parker of the Lonesome River Band, Ron Stewart of J.D. Crowe and the New South, The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band, Sierra Hull, Ryan Holladay, and many more. He is not only a musician but a national honor roll student.

Houston Caldwell

He is now 15 years old and resides in Galax, VA. Steve Barr was his 1st banjo teacher and Jody King was his 2nd. During that time period Houston joined a band called the Galax Little Leaves. He has performed on stage with greats such as Ralph Stanley, Rhonda Vincent, Blue Highway, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Wayne Henderson, Lou Reid and Carolina, IIIrd Thyme Out, Bluegrass All-Star Band, Earl Scrugss and many more including a “Youth Juvenescence” with youth greats such as Sierra Hull, Cory Walker, Ryan Holladay, Austin and Christian Ward and also many more. Houston especially want’s to thank Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior for his talent, his parents, Kenneth and Tess Caldwell along with his sister Hayden Caldwell.

"Houston Caldwell is one fine banjo player. He is well on his way to becoming one of the big cats in banjo world."

-Jason Burleson, Blue Highway

Jonathan Campbell

Jonathan Wayne Campbell was born in Hendersonville, NC on August 25,1986. Throughout his childhood he was continuously influenced by bluegrass and gospel music. At the age of 12 he was given a guitar by his aunt and uncle who had played bluegrass and old-tyme music all of their lives. He attributes most of his musical training to them and his parents. Jonathan and his family moved to Mountain City, TN in December 2005. Jonathan’s father is a Baptist minister and is currently serving as the pastor of First Baptist Church Mountain City. He has one sister who is an accomplished classical pianist. Jonathan’s main ambition in life is to travel the world playing the music he loves. He has obtained an associates degree from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute in Hendersonville, NC. He is currently employed as an electrician in Boone, NC.

Debbie Robinson, National Counsil For the Traditional Arts, Vice President of the Crooked Road

“Anyone who may be concerned that traditional bluegrass music may no longer resonate with today’s youth need only to hear this band. These young players are turning heads everywhere they go. They’re young, energetic, and tremendously talented. Although they are fairly new on the bluegrass band scene, each member is grounded by a deep traditional foundation that has been instilled within them from the many great traditional musicians of this region. They’ve taken the music that they cut their teeth on and given it a real edge. Broken Wire has gotten off to a great start, and are creating a buzz in the bluegrass world. They’re definitely a band to watch!”

Wesley Easter, Eastwood Studios, Engineer and Producer

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