The Chuck Nation Band (formerly Nation and Blackwell) performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2015, and at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in 2016. Chuck is a member of the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, a two-time Georgia State Fiddle Champion, Georgia State Mandolin Champion, and a Louisiana State Fiddle Champion. The band made their second international tour in 2014 to Ireland, and has performed over 450 shows since 2010. Whether it’s old favorites, modern songs, or original material, the Chuck Nation Band engages and entertains an audience from the first moment they take the stage.
Chuck Nation and his band are all such talented and kind people. I can't imagine hiring any other bluegrass players from now on.
Response from Chuck Nation Band:
Thanks, Josh! We loved being a part of the worship service at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, Tn. on October 6, 2024! A big shout out to a terrific choir of beautiful voices and their awesome leader, Josh Sumter. What a pleasure to work with such talented, kind and caring folks! Look forward to doing it again some time!
Price Range: $750-$1800
Gig Length: 45 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Based on the traditional bluegrass sound, the band also possesses a progressive repertoire and is characterized by powerful vocals, tight harmony, excellent instrumental work and overall superb performances. They are among the most versatile of bluegrass bands.
The Chuck Nation Band is a band with the personality and vitality necessary to capture the attention and praise of even the most elite Bluegrass audience. With every performance, the band seizes the devotion of new fans and rises above the expectations of its old ones.
The Chuck Nation Band, from Gainesville, GA, near Atlanta, made their Carnegie Hall debut performance in New York City in 2015, where they received a standing ovation and encore. In 2016 they performed in concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. They were 2016 Georgia Music Awards nominees for Americana/Bluegrass Artist Of The Year. Chuck is a member of the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, a two-time Georgia State Fiddle Champion, Georgia State Mandolin Champion and a Louisiana State Fiddle Champion. In addition to performing across the United States, the band has toured twice to Ireland, twice to China, Inner Mongolia, and in 2019 to Argentina. They have performed at the IFCM International Folk Song Festival, the International Silk Road Festival, countless theaters, festivals, churches, and varied events, and have been called “the South’s best Bluegrass band.”
Close harmony singing and superb instrumental playing are the hallmarks of their distinctive sound.
Band can provide its own sound system and/or stage plot for sound engineer upon request.
| October 06, 2024 • 8:30am - 12:00pm | Religious Celebration |
| April 26, 2014 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Country Roads - John Denver
Blue Kentucky Girl - EmmyLou Harris
How Mountain Girls Can Love - Stanley Brothers
Red Apple Rag - Traditional
Uncle Pen - Bill Monroe
Alone Broken Hearted and Blue - Unknown
Muleskinner Blues - Bill Monroe
Orange Blossom Special - Traditional
On & On - Tony Rice
Dance Around Molly - Traditional
On A High High Mountain - Ralph Stanley
Grandpa's Mandolin - 111rd Tyme Out
Foggy Mountain Special - Flatt and Scruggs
Lonesome Wind Blues - Rhonda Vincent
Wild Indian - Traditional
Live & Let Live - Bill Monroe
My Grandfather's Clock - Traditional
Sunny Side Of The Mountain - Jimmy Martin
Sopping The Gravy - Traditional
Where Did All The Good Times Go - Joe Simon
Close By - Bill Monroe
I'll Never Take No For An Answer - Jimmy Martin
Who Will Sing For Me - Flatt And Scruggs
Cry Cry Darling - Bill Monroe
Beautiful Life - Will Golden
Poor Boy - Unknown
Walls Of Time - Ricky Skaggs
Cherokee Shuffle - Traditional
Boogie Grass Band - Conway Twitty
Little Georgia Rose - Bill Monroe
Listen To The Mockingbird - Traditional
Good Things Outweigh The Bad - Flatt & Scruggs
Cajun Fiddle - Traditional
Go Rest High On The Mountain - Vince Gill
Clinch Mountain Backstep - Traditional
Bucket To The South - Gail Davies
Whistling Rufus - Traditional
Just When I Needed You - Jim & Jesse
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Boys Are Back In Town - Patti Loveless
Ground Speed - Traditional
Daddy's Hands - Holly Dunn
Cold Summer Day In Georgia - 111rd Tyme Out
Dark Hollow - Grateful Dead
Send Me The Pillow - Louvin Brothers
Little Log Cabin In The Lane - Bill Monore
Let's Be Sweethearts Again - Osborne Brothers
Daley's Reel - Traditional
Little Girl Of Mine In Tennessee - Flatt & Scruggs
Can't You Hear Me Calling - Bill Monroe
Shenandoah Valley Breakdown - Traditional
| Chuck Nation | Fiddle/Mandolin, Vocals |
| Susan Nation | Bass, Vocals |
| Libby Nation - Guitar | Harmony and Lead Vocals |
| Jody Hughes | Banjo |
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