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'''The SteelDrivers''' is a [[bluegrass music|bluegrass]] band from [[Nashville, Tennessee]], founded by guitarist/vocalist [[Chris Stapleton]], fiddler [[Tammy Rogers]], bassist Mike Fleming, mandolinist Mike Henderson and banjoist Richard Bailey. The band has recorded two albums on the [[Rounder Records]] label. |
'''The SteelDrivers''' is a [[bluegrass music|bluegrass]] band from [[Nashville, Tennessee]], founded by guitarist/vocalist [[Chris Stapleton]], fiddler [[Tammy Rogers]], bassist Mike Fleming, mandolinist Mike Henderson and banjoist Richard Bailey. The band has recorded two albums on the [[Rounder Records]] label. |
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After playing at bluegrass festivals they signed to [[Rounder Records]] and released a self-titled debut in 2008.<ref>[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gjfqxq9sldhe~T1 The Steeldrivers] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> The album peaked at #57 on the U.S. [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Top Country Albums chart.<ref>[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gjfqxq9sldhe~T5 Billboard], [[Allmusic]]</ref> The group was nominated for a [[Grammy award]] in 2009 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their song "Blue Side of the Mountain". |
After playing at bluegrass festivals they signed to [[Rounder Records]] and released a self-titled debut in 2008.<ref>[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gjfqxq9sldhe~T1 The Steeldrivers] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> The album peaked at #57 on the U.S. [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Top Country Albums chart.<ref>[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gjfqxq9sldhe~T5 Billboard], [[Allmusic]]</ref> The group was nominated for a [[Grammy award]] in 2009 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their song "Blue Side of the Mountain."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cmt.com/news/nashville-skyline/1603362/nashville-skyline-a-deserved-grammy-nod-for-steeldrivers.jhtml|title=NASHVILLE SKYLINE: A Deserved Grammy Nod for SteelDrivers|last=Flippo|first=Chet|date=22 January 2009|work=[[CMT]]|accessdate=13 September 2010}}</ref> |
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Stapleton announced in April 2010 that he was leaving the band to focus on his songwriting, as well as raising his family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=3958|title=Chris Stapleton leaves The SteelDrivers|date=1 April 2010|work=[[Country Standard Time]]|accessdate=8 September 2010}}</ref> He was replaced by former [[Mercury Records]] artist [[Gary Nichols]] on lead vocals and guitar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=3958|title=Gary Nichols named SteelDrivers' new singer|date=2 April 2010|work=Country Standard Time|accessdate=8 September 2010}}</ref> |
Stapleton announced in April 2010 that he was leaving the band to focus on his songwriting, as well as raising his family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=3958|title=Chris Stapleton leaves The SteelDrivers|date=1 April 2010|work=[[Country Standard Time]]|accessdate=8 September 2010}}</ref> He was replaced by former [[Mercury Records]] artist [[Gary Nichols]] on lead vocals and guitar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=3958|title=Gary Nichols named SteelDrivers' new singer|date=2 April 2010|work=Country Standard Time|accessdate=8 September 2010}}</ref> |
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The SteelDrivers is a bluegrass band from Nashville, Tennessee, founded by guitarist/vocalist Chris Stapleton, fiddler Tammy Rogers, bassist Mike Fleming, mandolinist Mike Henderson and banjoist Richard Bailey. The band has recorded two albums on the Rounder Records label.
After playing at bluegrass festivals they signed to Rounder Records and released a self-titled debut in 2008.[1] The album peaked at #57 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[2] The group was nominated for a Grammy award in 2009 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their song "Blue Side of the Mountain."[3]
Stapleton announced in April 2010 that he was leaving the band to focus on his songwriting, as well as raising his family.[4] He was replaced by former Mercury Records artist Gary Nichols on lead vocals and guitar.[5]
Discography
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US Bluegrass | US Country | ||
| 2008 | The SteelDrivers
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2 | 57 |
| 2010 | Reckless
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References
- ^ The Steeldrivers at Allmusic
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic
- ^ Flippo, Chet (22 January 2009). "NASHVILLE SKYLINE: A Deserved Grammy Nod for SteelDrivers". CMT. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
- ^ "Chris Stapleton leaves The SteelDrivers". Country Standard Time. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Gary Nichols named SteelDrivers' new singer". Country Standard Time. 2 April 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
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