Syntax Creative Clients Take 45 Nominations for the 35th Annual IBMA Awards
DESCRIPTION:
Written by legendary fiddler Howdy Forrester, “Rutland’s Reel” pays tribute to one of Deanie Richardson’s (Sister Sadie) lifelong heroes. Richardson grew up near Forrester, a leading player in the post-World War II golden age of country music. In typical Forrester fashion, the tune features several parts and is a real technical challenge. Arranging it as a twin fiddle piece added another layer of difficulty, with Kimber Ludiker (Della Mae) taking on the harmony part alongside Richardson’s lead.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Deanie Richardson
- Deanie Richardson is a GRAMMY-nominated fiddler, IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year (2020), and co-founder of the award-winning Sister Sadie—IBMA’s first all-female Entertainer of the Year.
- A Grand Ole Opry performer since age 13, she’s toured with The Chieftains, Bob Seger, and Vince Gill, and appeared on major stages from Carnegie Hall to Royal Albert Hall.
- She’s recorded or performed with Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Del McCoury Band, Travis Tritt, Ry Cooder, Hank Williams Jr., and many more.
Kimber Ludiker
- Kimber Ludiker, a fifth-generation fiddler who began playing at age 3 and is now a 3 time National Fiddle Champion.
- She founded Della Mae, a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman group that has toured 20+ countries with the U.S. State Department.
- A dedicated teacher, Kimber was named 2022 IBMA Mentor of the Year and directs CBA’s Youth Academy, Ashokan Bluegrass Camp, and IBMA’s Kids on Bluegrass.
- Deanie Richardson is a GRAMMY-nominated fiddler, IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year (2020), and co-founder of the award-winning Sister Sadie—IBMA’s first all-female Entertainer of the Year.
- A Grand Ole Opry performer since age 13, she’s toured with The Chieftains, Bob Seger, and Vince Gill, and appeared on major stages from Carnegie Hall to Royal Albert Hall.
- She’s recorded or performed with Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Del McCoury Band, Travis Tritt, Ry Cooder, Hank Williams Jr., and many more.
- Kimber Ludiker, a fifth-generation fiddler who began playing at age 3 and is now a 3 time National Fiddle Champion.
- She founded Della Mae, a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman group that has toured 20+ countries with the U.S. State Department.
- A dedicated teacher, Kimber was named 2022 IBMA Mentor of the Year and directs CBA’s Youth Academy, Ashokan Bluegrass Camp, and IBMA’s Kids on Bluegrass.
