Michael Cleveland

Born in Henryville, Indiana, Michael Cleveland overcame blindness and hearing loss to become a leading bluegrass fiddler. Known for his technical skill and innovative five-string fiddle, he's collaborated with legends like Alison Krauss and Vince Gill. His debut, Flame Keeper, and subsequent albums like Tall Fiddler earned him multiple IBMA awards, including 11-time Fiddle Player of the Year. Cleveland leads his band, Flamekeeper, and his life and talent were showcased in a 2019 documentary.