Kristin Scott Benson is the four-time International Bluegrass Music Association’s Banjo Player of the Year (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011). She grew up in South Carolina, surrounded by a musical family. After receiving a much-anticipated banjo for Christmas when she was thirteen, Kristin became enthralled with the instrument and spent her teen years studying the playing of all the banjo greats from Earl Scruggs to Bela Fleck. After high school, she attended Nashville’s esteemed Belmont University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BBA in Marketing and a minor in Music Business. After 13 years in Nashville, she relocated back to the Carolinas with her husband and young son. Her latest solo release, Second Season, features eight instrumentals (half of them originals) and four vocal performances. The album showcases her powerful banjo playing, while still appealing to fans that aren’t motivated solely by instrumental prowess. The project received stellar reviews and features some of bluegrass’ brightest musicians.
Loading
I think u are the best banjo player I have ever seen! I follow a lot of them but your musical talent is the best Ive ever heard! Do you like being called Girl Scruggs? LOL!!!
Im old south country I failed at the banjo, sure glad you didnt, Im really enjoying your music with the grascals , seems like your a natural born picker! good luck to you Kristin in all you do! /////////// steve
Kristin,
It was so awesome to see you perform tonight on Leno. I’m so happy for your sucess. You are truly blessed. Plus it’s really awesome to see someone I went to school with on tv! I wish you all the best and hope to see you acheive even more.
- Leigha
Caught the act on Leno last night. Top notch. Everybody took a classy solo, but nobody over-played. Ms. Scott plays excellent banjo–quick and bright but does not dominate the band’s sound. You make it look easy and fun, like friends who play for the joy of it. That makes it delightful for us listerners.
Congrats to you and the band for all your accomplishments. It is always great to see good people who work really hard do great things. I hope you guys bring home the Grammy. Congrats again.