Terry Eldredge - Lead Vocals and Guitar
Jeremy Abshire - Fiddle
Kristin Scott Benson - Banjo
Jamie Johnson - Guitar & Vocals
Danny Roberts - Mandolin
Terry Smith - Bass and Vocals
Influences
Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Del McCoury, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, Jimmy Martin, The Osbourne Brothers, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass, New Grass Revival, Earl Scruggs, Foggy Mountain Boys, String Cheese Incident, Third Tyme Out, The Issacs, Rhonda Vincent, Mountain Heart, The Infamous Stringdusters, Steep Canyon Rangers, Cherryholmes... MANY more...
Already among the most beloved and acclaimed of contemporary bluegrass groups, The Grascals are the 2007 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainers of the Year, first earning the top honor in 2006, only one year after being named Emerging Artist of the Year and winning Song of the Year for “Me and John and Paul.” Their trademark blend of traditional bluegrass and classic country with more modern elements, delivered with vocal and instrumental intensity and virtuosity, earned them Grammy nominations for their first two critically-acclaimed releases—The Grascals and Long List of Heartaches. Timely and timeless, The Grascals’ music is entirely relevant to the here and now, yet based on a deeply-seeded knowledge of and admiration for the music’s founding fathers.
The Grascals began their career in 2004, when they recorded their debut album and were invited by Dolly Parton to open her fall tour. They opened additional dates for her in 2005, including her sold-out concert at Radio City Music Hall, and they have also shared the stage with Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Patty Loveless, Mac Wiseman, J. D. Crowe, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, the Jordanaires and many others. They are proud to make regular guest appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and have also appeared on Opry Live, The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson and the TV Guide Channel.
In addition to the IBMA awards, The Grascals won the 2008 SPBGMA Bluegrass Awards for Instrumental Group of the Year (for the third consecutive year), Bluegrass Band of the Year (for the second consecutive year) and Mandolin Player of the Year (Danny Roberts’ second win in three years). In 2006 the group also took home Album of the Year for their self-titled debut and Song of the Year for “Me and John and Paul.” The group earned a Dove Award nomination in 2007 for Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year for “Did You Forget God Today,” featuring the Jordanaires, which is included on Long List of Heartaches.
The Grascals reach new levels of power and confidence with their third Rounder release, Keep On Walkin’, in stores on July 15. Their distinctive sound and is showcased on an impeccable selection of songs highlighting both their freewheeling, infectious side and a deeper, more thoughtful perspective. The album includes the duet “Sad Wind Sighs,” featuring special guest Vince Gill.
I JUST WANTED TO TAKE A MINUTE TO WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR, I'M STILL ADJUSTING TO THE SINGLE LIFE BUT I'M TRYING TO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR MYSELF, GOD BLESS, SHARON
May 2010 be a better year for all of us! The very best of Holidays to you and yours from Nashville! Jimmy Roberts - Songwriter / Pedal Steel Guitarist :)
Dropped by to do some listening. Y'all are Awesome! Love your music. Hope to see y'all do a show here sometime soon. Y'all have a great week. Your BIGGEST Alabama Fans!
IS IT TRUE YOU'RE GOING TO GERMANY? JUST REMEMBER TOM T HALL'S SONG ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE IN GERMANY, BETTER BONE UP ON YOUR GERMAN VOCABULARY! LOL! GOD BLESS, SHARON