Adam Steffey

Background

Adam grew up in Norfolk, Virginia but moved to Kingsport, Tennessee when his father retired in 1975.

Education

He attended the Carter Family Fold each weekend when he was young, and became interested in the music he heard there.

Career

Adam has also performed with such artists as Kenny Chesney, Clint Black, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, The Dixie Chicks, James Taylor, Rhonda Vincent, Ronnie Bowman, Jim Mills, and others He started playing the mandolin when he was 15, taking lessons first from Audie Ratliff and later on from Jack Tottle. Adam currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at East Tennessee State University, teaching mandolin.

He completed his Bachelor of Science at ETSU in 2014.

Achievements

Adam is a 5 time Grammy award winner and has won the bluegrass mandolin player of the year from the International Bluegrass Music Association 10 times, more than any other player.

Membership

He spent time as a member of bands such as Alison Krauss & Union Station, Mountain Heart, Lonesome River Band, The Dan Tyminski Band, and the Isaacs. He is currently a member of The Boxcars.

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Adam is a 5 time Grammy award winner and has won the bluegrass mandolin player of the year from the International Bluegrass Music Association 10 times, more than any other player.