Finally got a display rack for the #daleearnhardt collector plates we got from @tylerandal Because decor should be thoughtful and classy. #martinguitar #3 (at Ridgetop, Tennessee)
You Can be a FiddleStar
I post things about fiddling. And how we can all be better at it.
Back to regular life, which is pretty great, especially when you get treats at the bank drive through. #sirwinstoncup #bostonterrier #bostonterriercult (at Ridgetop, Tennessee)
Post contest jam at @theviolinshop with the youth of the today, stars of tomorrow. #fiddle #gmfc #ibelievethechildrenarethefuture (at The Violin Shop)
On the big screen… #opry #fiddle #gmfc (at Grand Ole Opry)
A little bit of #twinfiddles with my super fave @fiddlerjustinbranum the ol’ Red Wing during judges’ entertainment. Bonus #paulkramer on guitar. #gmfc (at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
Now that’s what I like to see! But even more than that, as a judge I was so grateful that the caliber of the traditional division jumped mightily this year. And the thing is, @tylerandal had a huge hand in making that happen. He invited and cajoled and encouraged as many great fiddlers to come compete as he could. Not only is he a champion fiddler, he is a generous friend and musician and that’s even better. Congratulations Tyler. #fiddle #oldtime #grandmasters (at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
Backstage at the #opry with these two great fiddlers - right before we went on stage to represent the #grandmasters - such an honor. Between us and the Mel Tillis band, not to mention @combsmatt and #woodypaul and #kennysears I’m pretty sure there were more #fiddles on stage in one night than the Opry has seen in a long while. #morefiddle (at Grand Ole Opry)
A motley crew to be sure, but I’m proud to be in the company of such fine fiddlers. We’re judging it how we hear it… #fiddle #grandmasters #fiddlecontest #squad (at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
Pretty much a regular Friday afternoon. Shakes at #bobbiesdairydip with @fiddlerjustinbranum and #bryanjimmerson Also, Justin is holding a #mandolin for no real reason. (at Bobbie’s Dairy Dip)
This was a really big deal for me. #jayfarrar #sonvolt #trace20 #windfall (at 3rd & Lindsley Nashville)
1/25/13
I am excited to embark on a new chapter of my working life - I recently gave my notice to the Pam Tillis organization and will no longer be touring with her or Lorrie Morgan (on their awesome Grits and Glamour Tour). I must admit, I'm sad to be leaving. It's been an incredible four years and I have learned so much. Thanks to Pam, her amazing husband/manager Matt Spicher, and my bandmates, especially the lovely and talented Mary Sue Englund, with whom I spent more time over the last few years than I did with my husband. And I wouldn't trade a minute of it...