Audie Blaylock was an American singer, guitarist, mandolinist and composer in the bluegrass tradition.
11 Facts About Audie Blaylock
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Audie Blaylock grew up playing guitar and mandolin in local bands.
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In 1982, at age 19, Audie Blaylock joined Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys, and spent nine years with them playing mandolin.
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In 1990, Audie Blaylock worked with Red Allen until his death in 1993.
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From 1997 to 2000, Audie Blaylock played with Harley Allen.
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From 1999 to 2003, Audie Blaylock worked with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, playing guitar and singing harmonies.
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Audie Blaylock started Redline in 2004, took time out to work with Michael Cleveland, and reactivated Redline in 2007.
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In 2011, Audie Blaylock released the I'm Going Back to Old Kentucky: A Bill Monroe Celebration album.
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Audie Blaylock released the album Hard Country in 2012, produced by Scott Vestal.
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Audie Blaylock chose the album name to emphasize how closely bluegrass and country music are related.
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In 2004, Audie Blaylock was a primary coordinator for and contributor to the A Tribute to Jimmy Martin: The King of Bluegrass project, which featured Kenny Ingram, JD Crowe, Paul Williams, Michael Cleveland, Jason Moore, and Sonya Isaacs.