Barry Bales
Barry Bales | |
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Born | Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S. | August 23, 1969
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Musician |
Barry Turner Bales (born August 23, 1969) is an American musician best known as the long time bass player[1] and harmony vocalist for Alison Krauss and Union Station. He has been in the band for around 25 years. The 2012 Grammy was awarded as a member of the Union Station band on Paper Airplane.[2] He is also a member of The Earls of Leicester.
Career
Bales grew up in
Over the years, Bales has become one of the most in-demand session musicians in acoustic music. He has recorded and performed with such artists as Reba McEntire, Susan Ashton, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Bowman, The Cox Family, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Dan Tyminski, Patty Loveless amongst others.
He currently resides in Greene County, Tennessee with his wife Aliceson (née Osborn) and their young son.[3]
References
- ^ "Barry Bales". Fretless Bass. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- Grammy.com. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "Unwrapped Gifts". 9 December 2015.