Singer and mandolin player, Larry Stephenson began his musical career while in his early teens when he and his father, Ed Stephenson formed Larry Stephenson & The New Grass in Larry’s hometown of King George, Virginia. He began performing professionally with Bill Harrell & The Virginians during January 1979, playing mandolin and singing high lead and tenor. In June 1983, he moved to a similar role as a member of The Bluegrass Cardinals, remaining until October 1988, when he organized The Larry Stephenson Band. Larry has been recording for the Pinecastle record label since 1989. In 1992, Larry moved to Nashville and made several guest appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. In 1996, Larry was inducted into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2001, 2004, 2005 & 2006 he won the “Contemporary Male Vocalist Award” at the SPBGMA Convention. In 2006 Larry released the album “Life Stories” with guest artists Missy Raines, Shad Cobb, Rob Ickes & Jimmy VanCleve. His most recent gospel album, “Thankful” was released on Pinecastle records this month.

Singer and mandolin player, Larry Stephenson began his musical career while in his early teens when he and his father, Ed Stephenson formed Larry Stephenson & The New Grass in Larry’s hometown of King George, Virginia. He began performing professionally with Bill Harrell & The Virginians during January 1979, playing mandolin and singing high lead and tenor. In June 1983, he moved to a similar role as a member of The Bluegrass Cardinals, remaining until October 1988, when he organized The Larry Stephenson Band. Larry has been recording for the Pinecastle record label since 1989. In 1992, Larry moved to Nashville and made several guest appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. In 1996, Larry was inducted into the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2001, 2004, 2005 & 2006 he won the “Contemporary Male Vocalist Award” at the SPBGMA Convention. In 2006 Larry released the album “Life Stories” with guest artists Missy Raines, Shad Cobb, Rob Ickes & Jimmy VanCleve. His most recent gospel album, “Thankful” was released on Pinecastle records this month.