Featured Artist: Doc Watson

Featured Artist: Doc Watson

Doc Watson Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, who graced the world with his presence from March 3, 1923, until May 29, 2012, was a distinguished American artist celebrated for his expertise in guitar, songwriting, and vocal performances across a spectrum of genres...
Featured Artist: Ketch Secor

Featured Artist: Ketch Secor

Ketch Secor From an early age, Ketch had a love for music and by 18 years old was launching out into a life of music. He has publicly shared his enduring appreciation and affection for Doc Watson and his family. At the 2024 MerleFest, Ketch and Willie Watson shared...
Featured Artist: Dan Tyminski

Featured Artist: Dan Tyminski

Dan Tyminski Dan Tyminski is a highly respected American bluegrass musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his extraordinary talent as a vocalist, guitarist, and mandolin player.  Dan has been captivating audiences with his soulful voice and exceptional...
Featured Artist: Josh Rinkel

Featured Artist: Josh Rinkel

Josh “Jug” Rinkel Josh Rinkel is not only a great guitar player with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, he’s a great guy.  Like all of the members, they are are fun folks who enjoy life and music.  Josh started playing banjo at 13 years old and taught himself to...
Featured Artist: Kody Norris

Featured Artist: Kody Norris

Kody Norris Whatever you do, don’t call The Kody Norris Show ‘retro’. Because while the reigning SPBGMA Entertainers of the Year are known for the rhinestones that shine from their lapels and the fringe that hangs from their collars seem to conjure...