The Time Jumpers
The Time Jumpers are a Western swing ensemble formed in 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Time Jumpers began as a garage practice session; the group started playing occasional gigs in the Nashville area until they were offered a regular slot playing at the Station Inn.[1][2] In 2007, the group recorded a live album entitled Jumpin' Time. They were nominated for two Grammy awards, Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for the song "Sweet Memories" and Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Fidoodlin'". In 2012, the group recorded the album entitled The Time Jumpers. They were nominated for two Grammy awards, Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for the song "On The Outskirts of Town" and Best Country Album for "The Time Jumpers".
Members
The group's lineup has changed frequently. Some of the musicians involved have included:
- Hoot Hester - vocals
- Michael Blaustone - drums
- Dennis Crouch - bass
- Danny Parks - guitar
- Andy Reiss - guitar
- Aubrey Haynie - fiddle
- Kenny Malone - drums
- Johnny Cox - steel guitar
- Robert Bowlin - fiddle
- Rick Vanaugh - drums
- Billy Thomas - drums
- Kenny Sears (fiddler) - fiddle
- Jeff Taylor - vocals, accordion
- Adie Grey - vocals
- Carolyn Martin - vocals
- Dawn Sears - vocals
- John Hughey – steel guitar
- Vince Gill - vocals, guitar
- Paul Franklin - steel guitar
- Doug (Ranger Doug) Green - vocals, guitar
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [3] |
US Heat [4] | ||
| Jumpin' Time |
|
— | — |
| The Time Jumpers |
|
38 | 10 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "On the Outskirts of Town"[5] | Marcel |
Collaborations
- Performed with Reba McEntire on the song "If You're Not Gone Too Long" from Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn (2010).[citation needed]
- Performed with LeAnn Rimes on the song "Blue" from Lady & Gentlemen (2011).[citation needed]
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "On The Outskirts of Town" | Best Country Duo/Group Performance | Nominated |
| The Time Jumpers | Best Country Album | Nominated |
References
- ^ "The Time Jumpers at Station Inn". Nashville Scene,20 November 2008.
- ^ The Time Jumpers at Allmusic.com
- ^ "The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ Wyland, Sarah (October 10, 2012). "Chyler Leigh Stars In The Time Jumper's New Video". Great American Country. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
External links
- The Time Jumpers
- The Time Jumpers Play NYC's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts at the Huffington Post.