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Aug 18, 1962Fiddler Jimmy Mattingly is born in Leitchfield, Kentucky. A longtime member of Garth Brooks' band, Stillwater, he backs Dolly Parton and Dierks Bentley on albums and becomes a founding member of the bluegrass band The GrascalsMar 11, 1963Banjo player David Talbot is born. A founder of the bluegrass band The Grascals, he appears on the Reba McEntire single "I'm Gonna Take That Mountain"Apr 18, 1963Singer/guitarist Terry Eldredge is born. He becomes a member of The Grascals, voted Entertainer of the Year twice by the International Bluegrass Music AssociationJul 30, 1963Mandolin player Danny Roberts is born in Leitchfield, Kentucky. After an 18-year hitch with the band The New Tradition, he becomes an early member of the 21st-century bluegrass band The GrascalsFeb 4, 2005The Grascals make their Grand Ole Opry debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, performing with Dolly PartonFeb 8, 2005Rounder releases The Grascals' self-titled debut albumDec 31, 2005Brooks & Dunn close out the year with a concert at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center. Also on the bill: Big & Rich, The Warren Brothers and The GrascalsMar 23, 2006Bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne is celebrated with a tribute concert at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre. Among the artists participating: Marty Stuart, Marty Raybon, Claire Lynch, The Grascals and Larry StephensonSep 26, 2006The Academy of Country Music honors Bill Monroe with its Pioneer Award during a Tuesday night Grand Ole Opry show. On hand are Ricky Skaggs, Jim Lauderdale, Jim McReynolds, The Grascals, Rhonda Vincent, Cherryholmes and Doyle Lawson & QuicksilverSep 28, 2006The Grascals are named Entertainer of the Year and Tim O'Brien wins a pair of trophies during the International Bluegrass Music Association awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville
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