![]() Widely recognized as one of the most important roots musicians in America, Marty possesses a showman’s zest for every conceivable flavor of country music. The gospel-singing, bluegrass-playing, “Hillbilly Rock” making superstar, Marty Stuart, is a 5-time Grammy-Award winner and a platinum recording artist. Head to Grimey’s for this unique Nashville experience, and to find all things awesome in the city, don’t forget to grab Wannado.With legends like George Jones, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard all passed on, country music purists often echo the question Jones himself asked: “Who’s going to fill their shoes?” The answer, in part, is Marty Stuart. Like his musical artistry, it shall stand the test of time.Īnd you can see that illustrious head of hair in person tonight, y’all. Marty has got a mane that would make any self-respecting human stop in his/her tracks it stands up, it lies down, it still hasn’t lost its shine after years on years of television appearances and styling gel. Which leads us to our next thing… His hair is really, really awesome.Īnd why would you ever hide any of that majesty under a hat?! It would be doing the public a disservice. The “No Hats” tour kicked off, and there was ne’er a hat to be found atop the veteran performer’s head. Stuart and Travis Tritt didn’t feel like donning a ten gallon hat while they belted out the tunes, so they decided to take a stand. It was like Kenny Chesney times a thousand. In 1991, the country concert circuit was an endless sea of cowboy hats. Truly a renaissance man! He went on a NO HATS tour. Stuart has been all over the world, and the collection feels like a lively road trip through the backroads of America over the last 50 years or so (he started taking pictures at 13). ![]() His work has been exhibited all over the place (including our beloved Frist Center), giving us a backstage pass to some moments with the country music greats (Exhibit A: the photo above of Kitty Wells getting touched up). Lucky for us, this ability takes on multiple forms! Stuart has been revealed as a pretty prolific photographer. If you’ve heard a Marty Stuart song, you know the guy can tell a good story. ![]() Stuart briefly married into the Cash family when he wed Johnny’s daughter Cindy. He even played on the Class of 55′ record with Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins (who ended up giving Stuart his guitar). In the 1980’s, Stuart played with everyone’s favorite man in black (sorry, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones), Johnny Cash. He then got an introduction to Roland White, who invited the crazy-talented kid to join him and the Nashville Grass on popular television show Heehaw when he was ONLY 14. He made his television debut at 14 years old.Īnd you thought Lennon & Maisy were young for TV! Stuart started playing in the bluegrass group The Sullivans when he was 12. You’re probably familiar with ol’ M.Stu, but if you need to brush up, here are 5 things you might not know about the superstar.missing or outdated ad config We know it’s going to be packed (be ready to park far and get there as early as you can), and we’ve been mentally preparing for the amazingness that awaits us. Why? The country legend is giving a FREE performance tonight at everyone’s favorite local record store with a rawkin’ name, Grimey’s. ![]() When The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’, are you Tempted to break out the Hillbilly Rock?ĭon’t mind us…we’re just talking using exclusively Marty Stuart song titles today. ![]()
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