“I went out on the road when I was 12 years old, playing with the Sullivan Family Gospel Singers. That was the summer of 1972. We played Pentecostal churches, camp meetings, George Wallace campaign rallies and bluegrass festivals. As a kid, I had grown up watching quartets that were very entertaining.”

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.