Hailed the "King of Newgrass" by fans and media alike, Sam Bush has been considered one of contemporary string music’s most compelling performers and one of the foremost innovators in acoustic music for over 30 years. He was the driving force behind the hugely influential band New Grass Revival (1971-1989) a group of innovative and aggressive high caliber musicians who challenged the preconceived notions of traditional bluegrass music by fusing a wide range of styles that included gospel, rock, pop, reggae, jazz and country.

In addition to his work with his own band, Bush has collaborated with other progressive artists including Joshua Bell, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Emmylou Harris and David Grisman. An in-demand session player, Bush, who plays mandolin, fiddle and guitar, has also recorded on albums by Lyle Lovett, Leon Russell, Doc Watson, Steve Earle, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood and Leftover Salmon among many others. Bush has also produced albums by Jon Randall and Chris Thile (Nickel Creek).

His talents have intorduced a new generation to acoustic music and have earned him numerous honors including three Grammy Awards and a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Americana Music Awards. AMA Lifetime Acheivement Award - 2009 International Bluegrass Music Assoc: Mandolin Player of the Year: 1990, 1991, 1992, 2007 Grammy Award: Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers 1992, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones 1996, Down From The Mountain 2007 (Album of the Year)

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