Tim Stafford is a musician, songwriter, and guitarist from the United States. Tim Stafford has founded numerous bands, including Mountain Memories, The Boys in the Band, Dusty Miller, Blue Highway, and others. Every Time You Say Good-Bye, a Grammy-winning album, was recorded with Alison Krauss.
Childhood and Early Life
Stafford was born on September 14, 1960, in Kingsport, Tennessee, and reared there. He has been alive for 61 years. His mother’s Browder family had a musical past, and his twin sisters used to sing and play the piano.
There is no other information available about his family. His nationality is American, but his ethnic background is unknown.
Tim earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Miami in the mid-1980s. He did, however, teach American History, Western Civilization, Appalachian Studies, Mass Communications, and Popular Culture.
Personal Guitar and Banjo Instruction, American Roots Music, and Bluegrass-related classes are available at several campuses, including Miami, East Tennessee State, and Appalachian State.
Body Measurements
To summarize his physical characteristics, just his curly blond gray hair, and brown eyes are accessible. That is why he does not have a social media account.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Tim Stafford |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 14 Sep 1960 |
| Age: | 62 years |
| Horoscope: | Virgo |
| Lucky Number: | 3 |
| Lucky Stone: | Sapphire |
| Lucky Color: | Green |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Taurus, Capricorn |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Songwriter, Guitarist, Instructor, Author |
| Country: | USA |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Janet Strafford |
| Net Worth | $100k-$1million |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Curly Blond |
| Birth Place | Kingsport, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Ph. D in History, University of Miami |
| Siblings | Two twin sisters |
| Kids | Three |
| Personal Web | Tim Stafford Personal Web |
Tim Stafford – Recognition
Blue Highway is one of the most distinguished and important groups in bluegrass history, having been nominated for three Grammys, winning a Dove Award, and receiving approximately 30 IBMA Awards.
Tim has twice been named SPBGMA Guitar Performer of the Year. Their CD Original Traditional was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of “Best Bluegrass Album” in December 2016.
Tim was also honored a Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts by the East Tennessee State University National Alumni Society. Likewise, he has produced numerous award-winning albums for other musicians.
Tim Stafford’s Net Worth
Songwriting and guitar playing are the main sources of revenue. Aside from them, he conducted a variety of odd jobs. Tim’s income is never published to the media, although his net worth is reported to be between $100,000 and $1 million.
Workplace life
He worked professionally for nearly five decades of his life. He is an accomplished songwriter who has written over 250 songs. In 2014 and 2017, he was voted IBMA Songwriter of the Year.
In addition to Blue Highway, he has recorded with over 75 musicians, including Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Jorma Kaukonen, Jesse McReynolds, Marty Raybon, Joe Isaacs, Ronnie Bowman, Charles Sawtelle, and many others.
Endless Line, his debut solo release, was released in 2004 on FGM Records to tremendous acclaim. In 2005, it was nominated for IBMA’s Instrumental Recording of the Year.
His second album, Just to Hear the Whistle Blow, was released in July 2014, and his third, Acoustic Guitar, was released in September 2017.
In 2010, he co-wrote the book Still Inside: The Tony Rice Story, on living legend Tony Rice. Similarly, he produced numerous award-winning records for musicians like as Kenny Chesney, The Infamous Stringdusters (IBMA 2007 co-album of the Year), and Knee Deep in Bluegrass, the Acutab Sessions (IBMA 2001 Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year).
He has taught at practically every bluegrass camp, including Rockygrass Academy, Camp Bluegrass (South Plains College, TX), Augusta Heritage, and Wintergrass Academy.
Relationship status
Janet Stafford is his lawfully wedded wife. They have three children who are all grown up and two grandchildren. He seemed to be really satisfied with himself.
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