Ron Stewart Biography
Ron Stewart is an American multi-instrumentalist in the bluegrass tradition. He plays the fiddle, guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He has won the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Fiddle Player of the Year in 2000 and Banjo Player of the Year in 2011.
Ron Stewart Age
Ron Stewart was born in Paoli, Indiana US on December 11, 1968. He is 51 years as of 2019 and he celebrates on 11th December every year.
Ron Stewart Family
Ron Stewart was born on December 11, 1968, in Paoli, Indiana. He began playing the fiddle at age 3 and at age 9, Stewart made several guest appearances with Lester Flatt and appeared on one of his live albums. From 1977 until 1990, Stewart (“Little Ronnie Stewart”), played in the Stewart Family Band with his folks.
Ron Stewart Wife
He has managed to keep information about his personal life of the limelight. Hence information about his married life is still under review. Additionally, he has a ranch called Sleepy Valley Ranch on which he and his wife built a log house from trees on the ranch in 2000.
Ron Stewart Body Measurements
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- Hair Colour: Blonde
Ron Stewart Net Worth
Stewart is a multi-instrumentalist in the bluegrass tradition. His estimated net worth is still under review but will be updated as soon as it is clear.
Ron Stewart Career
Recording and performing career
Stewart began working with Curly Seckler in 1989, and recorded two albums with him: Tribute to Lester Flatt and Bluegrass Gospel. From 1991 until 1994, he was a member of Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers. Other members included Dale “Punch” Taylor (bass) and Bill Colwell (mandolin). He played banjo, guitar, and fiddle with the Lynn Morris band from 1997 until 2003. The band included Marshall Wilborn for bass, Jesse Brock for mandoli, Morris for guitar, vocals, and banjo, and Stewart.
Time Stands Still
In 2001, he released Time Stands Still, his first solo album in 22 years. Lynn Morris produced, and guest artists included Dudley Connell (guitar), Sammy Shelor (banjo), Rob Ickes (resophonic guitar), and Marshall Wilborn (bass).
J. D. Crowe and the New South
In 2003, Stewart joined J. D. Crowe and the New South, which also included Rickey Wasson (guitar, vocals), Dwight McCall (mandolin, vocals), and Harold Nixon (bass). Stewart joined the Dan Tyminski Band in 2007 along with Adam Steffey (mandolin), Barry Bales (bass), and Justin Moses (resonator guitar).
In 2008, he recorded and performed with Longview, along with Marshall Wilborn (bass), Don Rigsby (mandolin), James King (vocals), Lou Reid (guitar), and J. D. Crowe (banjo) for the album Deep In The Mountains. The following year, he formed the Boxcars with Adam Steffey (mandolin), John Bowman (guitar, fiddle, banjo), Keith Garrett (guitar, vocals), and Harold Nixon (bass). 2011 IBMA Emerging Artist and Instrumental Group of the Year. In 2017, the Boxcars disbanded, and Stewart joined the Seldom Scene, replacing Rickie Simpkins.
Instruments
Warren Yates produces the Ron Stewart Signature Series Banjo, designed to look and sound like a 1933 banjo. He and his father Frank re-voice, restore, and repair acoustic stringed instruments, and they build violins under the name F&R Stewart Violins.
Awards
Stewart won the IBMA award for Fiddle Player of the Year in 2000 and the IBMA Award for Banjo Player of the Year in 2011.
Ron Stewart Discography
Solo albums
- 1979: Talkin’ Fiddle Blues (Programme Audio) as Fiddlin’ Ronnie Stewart
- 1982: Walking In The Moonlight (Old Homestead) as Fiddlin’ Ronnie Stewart and the Stewart Family
- 2001: Time Stands Still (Rounder)
With other bands
1989: Tribute to Lester Flatt (Rebel)
1989: Bluegrass Gospel (Rich-R-Tone)
1996: Guitar (Copper Creek)
1996: Nearing Jordan’s Crossing (Copper Creek)
1999: You’ll Never Be the Sun (Rounder)
2003: Shape of a Tear (Rounder)
2007: Lefty’s Old Guitar (Rounder)
2008: Deep in the Mountains (Rounder)
Ron With the Boxcars
- 2010: The Boxcars (Mountain Home)
- 2012: All In (Mountain Home)
- 2013: It’s Just a Road (Mountain Home)
- 2016: Familiar With The Ground (Mountain Home)
Frequently Asked Questions About Ron Stewart
Who is Ron Stewart?
He is an American multi-instrumentalist in the bluegrass tradition who plays the fiddle, guitar, banjo, and mandolin.
How old is Ron Stewart?
He was born in Paoli, Indiana United States on December 11, 1968. He is 51 years as of 2019 and he celebrates his birthday on 11th December every year.
How tall is Ron Stewart?
He has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Ron Stewart married?
He has managed to keep information about his personal life of the limelight. Hence information about his married life is still under review.
How much is Ron worth?
Stewart is a multi-instrumentalist in the bluegrass tradition. His estimated net worth is still under review but will be updated as soon as it is clear.
How much does Ron Stewart make?
According to our reliable sources, his annual estimated salary is still under review but it will be updated as soon as it is clear.
Where does Ron Stewart live?
He owns a ranch called Sleepy Valley Ranch on which Stewart and his wife built a log house from trees on the ranch in 2000.
Is Ron Stewart dead or alive?
Ron is still alive and in good health. There have been no news of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Ron Stewart now?
He is still continuing with his career in music with his current works yet to be updated.