Sam Bush and Tim O'brien

Sam Bush, born in Bowling Green, KY, is a pivotal figure in progressive bluegrass, known for his masterful mandolin and fiddle skills. Founder of the New Grass Revival, he blended bluegrass with rock, jazz, and reggae. Bush's collaborations include working with Emmylou Harris and co-leading the bluegrass supergroup Strength in Numbers. He earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association and was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Popular albums include King of My World and Storyman. Dubbed the "Father of Newgrass," he's honored in his hometown.