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| Barry Bales bass Barry Bales grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee. His love of bluegrass and "real" country music came from his dad, who played guitar and mandolin. It was also his father who inspired him to start learning guitar at the age of 10. By 15, Barry had settled on the bass as his instrument of choice, and had begun playing with various local and regional bands. Growing up in east Tennessee, Barry was surrounded by great musicians, many of whom have gone on to make their own mark in bluegrass and country music. It was while performing with many of these musicians that he began traveling in ever-wider musical circles, eventually landing the bass job with Alison Krauss and Union Station in 1990. During his career, Barry has become one of the most in-demand session players in bluegrass and acoustic music. He has recorded and performed with such artists as Reba McEntire, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless, Amy Grant and many others. Barry also appeared in a cameo role as a musician in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and on its multi-platinum soundtrack. Barry has received 13 Grammy awards, eight IBMA awards and one Country Music Association Award. |