The SteelDrivers
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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".
Stapleton announced in April 2010 that he was leaving the band to focus on his songwriting, as well as raising his family.[3] He was replaced by former Mercury Records artist Gary Nichols on lead vocals and guitar.[4]
Discography
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Bluegrass | US Country | ||
| 2008 | The SteelDrivers | 2 | 57 |
| 2010 | Reckless | ||
References
- ^ The Steeldrivers at Allmusic
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic
- ^ "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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