“Well, I've always said that country music has always shared a very unique relationship with gospel music - the hooting and hollering, you know, always in abundance.”

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.