JESSE SMATHERS
“Good Time Get Together”
DESCRIPTION:
Jesse Smathers brings new life to “Good Time Get Together”, a lively quartet tune first recorded by the Lewis Family decades ago. Written by bluegrass legend Randall Hylton, the song’s uplifting message resonated with Smathers. He cherishes the tune’s comforting reminder of the joyful reunions we will have someday.
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Jesse comes from a long line of musicians. His grandfather and great-uncle recorded for June Appal and were awarded the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award in 1993.
- In 2014, he joined Nothin’ Fancy and became an honorary member of the music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha.
- Lonesome River Band welcomed Jesse to the group as the mandolin player in 2015.
- In 2017, he won the IBMA Momentum Award for Vocalist of the Year.
- He teaches at the Handmade Music School when not touring.