Over the course of the next few years, he won the National Fiddle Contest (in Weiser, Idaho) six times in his respective age categories. His seventh win came in the Grand Champion division at age sixteen, making him the youngest to have earned the title at the time. Entering Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age ten, Luke distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top ten.

In addition to violin, Luke plays guitar and mandolin, and sings and writes songs.

In 2009, Luke released a solo EP featuring Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Aoife O’Donovan and more.

That same year, Lyle Lovett asked Luke to join his Large Band, and he now tours full time in all of Lyle’s configurations.

Jared Tyler – This Oklahoma born artist has accomplished much in a short span of time. Playing Dobro with Malcolm Holcombe since 1999, he has also worked with artists such as Emmylou Harris, John Moreland, John Fulbright, and Jimmy Lafave among others.

As a solo artist he made his national debut in 2006 with Blue Alleluia (Produced by Russ Titelman) and followed up with Here with You in 2010 (co-produced with Chuck Zwicky).