The Grascals are a six-piece American bluegrass band from

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. Founded in February 2004, the band has gained a level of fame by playing on the

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and bluegrass festivals around the country, as well as with

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Members

*Terry Smith –

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/vocals *Danny Roberts –

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*Kristin Scott Benson –

banjo The banjo is a stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a frame or cavity to form a resonator. The membrane is typically circular, and in modern forms is usually made of plastic, where early membranes were made of animal skin. ...

*Jamie Harper –

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*John Bryan – guitar/vocals *Jamie Johnson – guitar/vocals

Terry Smith

Terry Smith was born June 15, 1960, in

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. He moved to

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in his early teens, after starting out playing in a family band with his mother Hazel Smith, father Patrick Smith, and brother, Billy Smith. Terry has played with such legends as

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, and the

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. Terry and his brother, Billy, recorded an album for

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Records, which evolved to a number one video on CMT with "Blues Stay Away From Me." After touring with

member

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, Terry joined the Grascals and remains as a founding member.

Danny Roberts

Danny Roberts started playing guitar to back up Jimmy Mattingly when they were growing up in

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. He began to win contests for his guitar playing, and eventually, mandolin. In 1982, he co-founded the New Tradition, bluegrass/

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group that toured the country for close to 20 years. The band recorded 10 CDs, made "Seed of Love" song, the first bluegrass video to feature the

, and even reached number one on the TNN channel. That band broke up in 2000, but Danny still continued to play with others including

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, and

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. He also joined Ronnie Reno's band, the Reno Tradition. Danny joined the Grascals as a founding member, where he was reunited with Jimmy Mattingly.

Kristin Scott Benson

Kristin Scott Benson grew up in South Carolina in a musical family and joined the Grascals in January 2009. She worked previously with Petticoat Junction, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time and the Larry Stephenson Band. She has won the International Bluegrass Music Awards and Society of the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America Banjo Player of the Year numerous times. In September 2018, she was chosen as the recipient of the ''

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Prize for Excellence'' in Banjo and Bluegrass with a $50,000 reward. Kristin is married to

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mandolin player

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John Bryan

John Bryan sings lead vocals and plays guitar with the Grascals. He's been playing and singing bluegrass since he was a teen, with a deep, family connection to the music. John's great-grandfather, Willard Watson, was a first cousin to Doc, and a fine old-time musician and dancer in his own right. John was formerly with Larry Efaw and The Bluegrass Mountaineers when he joined the Grascals in April 2015.

Jamie Johnson

Jamie Johnson was an original founding member since February 2004. He was raised in Indiana and now makes his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. After an eight-year break, he has returned to the band on guitar and vocals. The band is looking forward to singing and traveling with Jamie again and performing the incredible songs he has written.

Jamie Harper

Jamie "Harp" Harper plays fiddle for the Grascals and helps out on vocals as of January 2023. He is originally from North Carolina and now makes his home near Portland, TN with his wife Lakyn and son Stetson. "Harp" has a long bluegrass resume performing with Sideline and Junior Sisk among other

Line Up Changes

* December 2006: Dave Talbot left and was replaced by Aaron McDaris on banjo beginning in 2007. * July 2008: Jimmy Mattingly left and was replaced by Jeremy Abshire on fiddle. * January 2009: Aaron McDaris left and was replaced by Kristin Scott Benson on banjo. * October 2013: Jeremy Abshire left and was replaced by Adam Haynes on fiddle. * April 2015: Jamie Johnson left and was replaced by John Bryan on guitar and vocals. * February 2019: Terry Eldredge left and former member Jamie Johnson returned for a few months filling the void. *May 2019: Chris Davis joined the band on guitar and vocals. *September 2022: Chris Davis departed the Grascals, 9/24/2022, playing his final show with the band at the LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge, TN *December 2022: founding member Jamie Johnson returned to the band following an eight-year hiatus. *January 2023: Jamie Harper joined the Grascals, replacing Adam Haynes on fiddle

History

The original concept of the Grascals occurred when the four core members, Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson, Jimmy Mattingly, and Dave Talbot, asked Terry Smith and Danny Roberts to join a new group they were wanting to start. They played one of their first shows at the Station Inn in February 2004 with special guest Osborne Brothers, Bobby Osborne. The Grascals began recording their first album in 2004, which would simply be a self-titled album on

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. This album featured such songs as "Me and John and Paul" written by

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" and another popular cover song, "Viva Las Vegas," which featured Dolly Parton. During the recording,

showed interest in wanting to play with the Grascals. The band soon became Dolly's opening act, as well as her bluegrass band. Performing at

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and the

, the band and Dolly played a cover version of

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's song, "Viva Las Vegas." The first album made it on to the Billboard charts, as well as many country and bluegrass charts. Also on the album cover, Dolly is quoted saying, "One of the greatest albums I've ever heard."

Notable accomplishments

* 2004–present: The Grascals have appeared on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry many times as a band. *April 2, 2006: Performed at the Millennium Stage at the

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in Washington, DC. The concert was part of the center's C''ountry: A Celebration of America's Music'' series. *August 2006: The album ''Long List of Heartaches'' was released and featured many guests including

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. * 2006: Recorded with friend Dierks Bentley on "Prodigal Son's Prayer" on his CD ''

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'' *October 2006: Country Gold Tour to Japan *November 19, 2006: Appeared on Hazel Smith's ''Southern Fried Flicks'' on CMT. *March 13, 2007: Appeared with Dierks Bentley on the ''

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''. *2008: Filmed

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and

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& Their Homecoming Friends ''Country Bluegrass Homecoming''. *July 5, 2008: Interviewed on CBS ''Early Show''''.'' *July 15, 2008: ''Keep on Walkin CD released with guest

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on "Sad Wind Sighs." *November 25, 2008: Performed for the Fort Campbell, KY Troops and President of the United States

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. *December 2, 2008: Performed for President of the United States

and First Lady

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in Washington DC. *September 2009: Exxon Mobil Delvac sponsored the band and wrapped their bus in their logo. *September 7, 2009: Appeared on the ''

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'' in Las Vegas, NV to support

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. *April 2, 2010: Joined the

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''Rowdy Friends Tour'' including Hank,

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, and

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for the month of April 2010. *July 8, 2010: Performed at the Bluegrass Nights at the

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, Nashville, TN *September 19, 2010: Sang the National Anthem for the

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vs. the

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at Nashville's

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. *January 10, 2011: Released a CD Project for

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with an all-star guest list called ''The Grascals & Friends – Country Classics with a Bluegrass Spin''. Guest artists included: Brad Paisley,

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and Ansley McLaurin. *January 23, 2011: Appeared on Sunday's

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. *March 2011: Mayberry's Finest sponsored the band with a bus wrap and a CD Project called ''Dance 'til Your Stockings Are Hot and Ravelin. *April 12, 2011: Appeared on

on '' The Talk.'' *January 11, 2012: Grascals sign with Mountain Home. *August 2012: Vietti Chili sponsored the Grascals and featured their photo on their products as well as a bus wrap. *January 21, 2013: Performed at the

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for a celebration of the Inauguration of the President of the United States,

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. *January 25, 2013: Appeared on the ''Tonight Show with Jay Leno''.br>
*February 27, 2013: Appeared with

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on her talk show ''

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''. *November 2013: Recorded a music video with guest country artist

and Mike Wolfe from

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's ''

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''. *June 2013: The Grascals to Appear on Chevrolet Riverfront Stage during the 2013 CMA Music Festival *September 6, 2014: Appeared on PBS Song of the Mountains, Season 9, Episode 10. *June 2, 2015: Signed with the Andrea Roberts Agency for bluegrass bookings. *September 2018: Kristin Scott Benson was the 2018 recipient of the ''

Prize for Excellence'' ''in Banjo and Bluegrass'' with $50,000 rewar

Awards

International Bluegrass Music Awards

The Grascals have won the following 10 International Bluegrass Music Association (

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) awards. * 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

Society of the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America

The Grascals have also been awarded these 28 awards by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America. * 2006 Song of the Year – ''Me and John and Paul'' by The Grascals for Rounder Records * 2006 Bluegrass Album of the Year – ''The Grascals'' by The Grascals for Rounder Records * 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 Bluegrass Album of the Year – ''Keep On Walkin by The Grascals for Rounder Records * 2009 Banjo Performer of the Year – Kristin Scott Benson * 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 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

Grammy Nominations

The Grascals have received three Grammy Nominations for the following: * 2005 Best Bluegrass Album – ''The Grascals'' (Rounder Records) * 2006 Best Bluegrass Album – ''Long List Of Heartaches'' (Rounder Records) * 2012 Best Bluegrass Album – ''Life Finds A Way'' (Mountain Home)

Miscellaneous Honors and Awards

* 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

Discography

Albums

Music Videos

References

External links

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Andrea Roberts AgencyMountain Home Music CompanyRounder RecordsHank Williams Jr
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