Jim Hurst

James Edward “Jim” Hurst is an American bluegrass and country guitarist. He is known primarily as an instrumentalist but has also been credited for vocals with numerous other artists as well as his solo career. Hurst has performed with musicians that include Holly Dunn, Trisha Yearwood, Sara Evans, and Missy Raines. He has also won numerous awards for his work.

Career

Hurst began his career with playing country music in the 1980s and 90s. He was the guitarist for Holly Dunn and the Rio Band where he played both nationally and internationally. He toured with Trisha Yearwood where he played acoustic and electric guitar.

Hurst joined Claire Lynch and the Front Porch String Band in 1995 and helped Lynch form the new band in 2005. He was a member up until 2010 when Matt Wingate signed on as guitarist; Hurst returned when Wingate left in 2015. During his time with the original Front Porch String Band, he met Missy Raines and they formed the duet "Jim Hurst and Missy Raines," playing together until 2000. During their time together they released two albums which won them International Bluegrass Music Awards for Guitar Player of the Year and Bass Player of the Year in both 2001 and 2002. He was also nominated for Guitar Player of the Year in 2015, an award presented by the International Bluegrass Music Association.

Discography Albums Solo albums Title Album details Peak positions US Bluegrass Looking Glass Release date: 22 August 2014 Label: Self-Release -- Intrepid Release date: 15 February 2012 Label: NN Guido Music -- A Box of Chocolates Release date: 2007 Label: Self-Release -- Second Son Release date: 23 April 2001 Label: Pinecastle Records -- Open Window Release date: 1998 Label: NN Guido Music -- As part of Jim Hurst and Missy Raines Title Album details Peak positions US Bluegrass Synergy Release date: 12 August 2003 Label: Pinecastle Records -- Two Release date: 2000 Label: Pinecastle Records --

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