![]() and in the 2000s launched a popular show on WBFC in Boynton-Ringgold, Ga. In the early 1990s, he hosted “Sacred Sounds” featuring bluegrass gospel on WGFS in Covington, Ga. He also from time to time, hosted his own shows on WRFG. As part of the highest-rated bluegrass show in the Atlanta market, Franks participated on the weekly broadcast and occasionally filled in for the hosts. While in college, Franks became part of the cast of the WRFG radio show “The Bluegrass Festival,” hosted by T.P. Though school beckoned him back, Randall continued to make appearances with Monroe up until the country, bluegrass, rock and roll and songwriter hall of famer stopped touring.īlue Grass Boy Randall Franks and Hall of Famer Bill Monroe. Still in school, he took off to tour from coast to coast. With the 1984 departure of Kenny Baker, Randall was asked to join the Blue Grass Boys. Monroe spent hours teaching and sharing with Randall much like Monroe’s Uncle Pen had done for him. In the 1980’s, The Father of Bluegrass Bill Monroe took a special interest in the young band and especially the young fiddler. Through the organization which has grown to one of the country’s largest serving seven chapters with members in eight states, he supported the creation of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Randall founded the SouthEastern Bluegrass Association (SEBA) in 1984 to preserve, promote and publicize Bluegrass Music along with five other bluegrass performers and enthusiasts. Randall Franks (right) with his The Peachtree Pickers (Randall Franks Media) The group won the Georgia State Bluegrass Band Championship in 1985 among numerous individual titles. Randall’s youthful musical adventure (1977-1987) ultimately featured 25 youth. The group recorded five studio albums, and one live album. While still in school, Randall formed the children’s bluegrass band The Peachtree Pickers. It was through this act that he gained attention from national acts and television becoming a regular on the “Country Kids TV Series” and appearing for the Grand Ole Opry. and at the feet of some of Georgia’s fiddle legends such as the Skillet Licker Gordon Tanner, WSB Barndance host Cotton Carrier, Anita Sorrells Mathis and Dallas Burrell. Randall’s desire to learn was sparked at the age of eight when he heard the “ Orange Blossom Special.” He was inspired to study both classically with Donald Grisier, Ph.D. (Randall Franks Media)Īs a child, Randall was initially exposed to the rich heritage of Georgia fiddlin’ at family reunions. Radio may reach links to many of his albums to download for airplay at Randall Franks (left) in Dr. “Our new “2020 Evolution Grants” program was created to support, educate and enrich the global music community, both artists and small businesses alike. Randall is a gifted artist and we are proud and honored to be working with him to help grow his brand and career.” “We believe in the determination of our industry to not only survive this tragic time, but to evolve, learn and grow during the process,” says Lynda Weingartz / CEO – AirPlay Direct. AirPlay Direct selected him as the first “2020 Evolution Grant Artist.” In February 2023, he topped the Cashbox Magazine Bluegrass Music Chart with the song “God’s Children” with the Watkins Family. Randall was honored as an International Bluegrass Music Museum Legend in 2010 inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013 America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019 Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2022 and his Georgia Music Hall of Fame exhibit debuted in 1996. ![]() ![]() When performing, the champion fiddler, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year also shares his talents on mandolin, guitar and mountain dulcimer. Randall shines as one of bluegrass music’s brightest stars since stepping onto the international music stage in 1983. Randall is a Brand Ambassador for TikPik – The Pik that Sticks International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Legend 2023 #1 Cashbox Bluegrass Gospel Song FebruaryĢ023 Vocalist of the Year (Inspirational – Christian) Nominee The Josie AwardsĢ020 AirPlayDirect Evolution Grant Artist ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |