“Going back to the Byrds and 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo,' when country was kind of getting away from the fiddle and steel aspect, it took some rock & rollers to introduce a new generation to it, and it kinda put some things straight.”

American country and bluegrass musician, singer, and songwriter, active since 1968

Marty Stuart is an American country and bluegrass musician, singer, and songwriter active since 1968. He first toured with Lester Flatt and later played in Johnny Cash’s road band before starting a solo career in the early 1980s. He is known for blending rockabilly, country rock, and bluegrass, along with a strong interest in collaboration and cover songs. His distinctive stage clothing has also become part of his public image.