Palmer Divide

Palmer Divide formed as a band in 2004 with the single goal of not being another acoustic cover band. With their own approach to music they offer up an original flavor of acoustic music with well crafted lyrics, innovative instrumentation, and solid 3 part harmonies. Their unique yet familiar sound pulls from their deep respect of traditional bluegrass music and well as their desire to create a modern acoustic voice that is their own.Individually their resumes include such highlights as; multiple performances at the White House, the Grand Ole Opry, and The Nashville Network. Awards include winning the SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year, the Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention Dobro competition, and the Rockygrass Bluegrass Band competition with Black Rose.Palmer Divide's featured songwriter, Jody Adams, has tunes being featured on CMT, MTV, Access Hollywood, A&E, Fox Sports, the WB Network, ESPN, as well as, having written the theme song for Bill Bennett's Radio Show ”Morning in America”. Several of his songs have also been featured on NBC’s hit “Friday Night Lights.”Collectively they have appearing in both Bluegrass Unlimited and Bluegrass Now magazines, and have had two of their Prime Cuts of Bluegrass singles worked into daily rotation on Sirius/XM's Bluegrass Junction. They were as "In-Studio" feature band on Sirius/XM Studios Bluegrass Junction with Kyle Cantrell for the month of December. "Red Dirt on My Shoes" peaked at 3 for most spins on Bluegrass Junctions Most Played Songs. "Eye of the Storm" also finished 3 in the Bluegrass Radio Programmers poll. They have had 4 different songs place in the top 5 of the Bluegrass Radio Programmers poll in 2008. In addition, they were one of 4 bands selected to perform at the Huck Finn Jubilees' National Bluegrass Playoffs.“If you’re looking for a great band that plays first class original material, with excellent musicianship all around, look no further! This band is smooth, hot, and tasteful…. you’ll love this band!” says Grammy award winner Mike Auldridge.“Palmer Divide is one of the most dynamic bluegrass bands in the Rocky Mountain area.”- Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine“Palmer Divide is thoughtful, well-executed original bluegrass in a world full of regional cover bands. These guys do it right.” writes Grammy award winner Tim Stafford.