BOB MINNER JOINS BILLY BLUE RECORDS
NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 20, 2024) - Billy Blue Records proudly announces the signing of esteemed musician and songwriter Bob Minner to its roster. With a prolific career spanning decades, Bob brings a wealth of talent and experience to the label, enriching its diverse catalog with his remarkable skill and passion for music.
As an expert banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and resonator guitar player, Bob Minner has captivated audiences worldwide with his performances. Playing acoustic guitar for Tim McGraw for 31 years and uniquely blending bluegrass, country and folk, into his four solo albums, Minner has earned his reputation as one of the most respected musicians within the industry. Throughout Minner’s illustrious career, he has contributed to numerous albums with cuts by Authentic Unlimited, Blue Highway, Tim McGraw, Volume Five, Dailey & Vincent, Ronnie Bowman, Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Shannon Slaughter, Blue Moon Rising, and others. He has been nominated for multiple bluegrass awards, such as IBMA Collaboration Of The Year and SPBGMA Song Of The Year.
In celebration of the new venture, Bob Minner said, “I am extremely honored to be a part of Billy Blue Records. I was raised in a deep bluegrass upbringing in Missouri, and even though I’ve made a living in country music as a guitarist, bluegrass has always been my creative passion. Billy Blue stands as a premier bluegrass label in our industry, and I’m looking forward to creating new music, as well as releasing my first record for Billy Blue, currently in production. We have some special events lined up for the record, and I hope everyone will enjoy listening to it as much as I have had making it. A huge thanks to Ed Leonard and Jerry Salley for this opportunity.”
Billy Blue Records is dedicated to supporting artists who are committed to excellence and pushing the boundaries of musical expression. The addition of Bob Minner to the label’s roster reflects a shared vision for innovation and a commitment to delivering exceptional music.
Jerry Salley, director of A&R for Billy Blue Records, expressed his excitement of the addition to the Billy Blue roster by stating, “As a longtime, well-respected member of country superstar Tim McGraw’s band, Bob Minner has never abandoned his love for bluegrass music. He has been playing it since he was a very young man. His tribute project, the star studded, From Sulphur Springs to Rising Fawn , honoring the legendary Norman Blake, is a perfect example of his love for the bluegrass genre and his respect for its musical giants and their influence on his career. Billy Blue Records is excited and proud to represent Bob Minner’s future bluegrass projects, which includes another upcoming project of multiple guests, which features Bob’s incredible songwriting, musicianship, and production arrangements. I am personally very proud to call him my friend, and our entire team looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial musical relationship. “