Marty Stuart

John Marty Stuart (born September 30, 1958) is an American country and bluegrass music singer, songwriter, and musician. Active since 1968, Stuart initially toured with Lester Flatt, and then in Johnny Cash's road band before beginning work as a solo artist in the early 1980s. His greatest commercial success came in the first half of the 1990s on MCA Records Nashville. Stuart has recorded over 20 studio albums, and has charted over 30 times on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His highest chart entry is "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'", a duet with Travis Tritt. Stuart has also won five Grammy Awards out of 16 nominations. He is known for his combination of rockabilly, country rock, and bluegrass music influences, his frequent collaborations and cover songs, and his distinctive stage dress. Stuart is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame.

Marty Stuart
Stuart at MerleFest in April 2012
Background information
Birth nameJohn Marty Stuart
Born (1958-09-30) September 30, 1958
Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active1968–present
LabelsSugar Hill, Columbia, MCA, Universal South, Superlatone, Ridge Runner
Member ofThe Fabulous Superlatives
Formerly ofThe Rock & Roll Cowboy Band
Spouse(s)
(m. 1983; div. 1988)
    (m. 1997)
    Websitemartystuart.net
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