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About Me

With music that is always deeply personal, naturally eccentric and spiritually weighted, not to mention expertly performed, Buddy Miller is considered an auteur and a virtuoso. A skilled producer and emotive songwriter, Buddy is also widely recognized as one of the best guitar players in Nashville.Buddy Miller began his career in the early '60s as an upright bassist in high-school bluegrass combos. Later, Miller traveled the back roads of America as an acoustic guitarist, eventually landing in New York City, where his Buddy Miller Band included a young Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar. Eventually relocating to Nashville, Miller has become one of music citys most valuable assets, doing session work on albums by Jim Lauderdale, Victoria Williams, and Trisha Yearwood, among others and earning praise from fellow greats like Steve Earle, who has called Miller the best country singer working today and Emmylou Harris who has said Miller is one the best guitar players of all time.In Nashville, Millers songwriting also began to garner major attention with artists like the Dixie Chicks, Lee Ann Womack and Brooks and Dunn cutting Miller-penned songs. Over nine years, the ambience of his home studio and favored machinery have become instantly recognizable. At the same time the experimental, concept-driven edge of his arrangements and mixes have become a point of fascination and admiration by musicians, producers and fans.With a career spanning six albums, including the Grammy-nominated Buddy and Julie Miller, recorded with his wife Julie, Buddys most recent release, Universal United House of Prayers has its soul firmly planted in the traditions of gospel and also in the roots-country music Miller knows and does so well. His extraordinary talents writing, recording and producing have allowed Buddy Miller to create a niche in American music that he can truly call his own.

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Member Since: 6/29/2006
Band Website: BuddyandJulie.com
Band Members: Buddy performs with his own band as well as with his wife, Julie Miller. He has also toured with Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and will be backing up Shawn Colvin on her upcoming fall tour of the US. Buddy recently produced a record for the lengendary Solomon Burke. The album, titled "Nashville" will be released on Sept. 26 by Shout Factory.
Influences: Buddy does not monitor this site personally. He has asked hismanagement team to take care of his Myspace friends so we will do our best to keep the site updated and to pass along your messages to him.
Sounds Like: Buddy Miller
Record Label: New West Record / www.newwestrecords.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ticket Presales!

Here is a special opportunity for you to purchase tickets to the "Three Girls and Their Buddy" tour before they go on sale to the general public. The tour, which features Shawn, Emmylou Harris, Patty ...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:33:00 PST

3 Girls and Their Buddy tour announced (Emmylou, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, and Buddy)

Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller will join forces for a series of very special shows. All four artists will appear on stage together to play acoustic versions of their hits...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:04:00 PST

Buddy on GAC TV!

Buddy will be one of the featured guests on Great American Country networks "Edge of Country" show on Nov. 17. The interview was recorded during the recent Americana Music Association Music Fest...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:08:00 PST

Buddy Miller Wins!

And The Winners Are... :: 11-1-07 The Americana Music Association announced the winners of it's 6th annual Honors and Awards during an event held November 1st at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashv...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:46:00 PST

Today Show!

Tune in to the NBC Today Show Wednesday morning Oct. 25 to catch Buddy playing guitar with Robert Plant & Alison Kraus. Buddy also played guitar in their backing band during a rece...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:25:00 PST

Grand Ole Opry

Hi everyone, Buddy will be performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage along with Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on December 15 & 16th. Peace.
Posted by Buddy Miller on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:01:00 PST

Solomon Burke's "Nashville" released today!!!!!

Monday, 09/25/06 Drop in on Solomon Burke's Nashville, one the finest albums of the year Solomon BurkeNashville(Shout Factory)4 stars On paper, it's a can't-miss kind of deal. Solomon Burke the oft...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:36:00 PST

Buddy Miller tours US with Shawn Colvin band

SHAWN COLVIN KICKS OFF 22-CITY TOUR OCTOBER 11, INCULDING STOPS IN L.A., CHICAGO AND NEW YORK CITY COLVIN PERFORMS SONGS FROM HER NONESUCH RECORDS DEBUT, THESE FOUR WALLS (SEPTEMBER 12 RELEASE) "Thes...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:51:00 PST

Buddy Miller produces Record for Solomon Burke

GRAMMY® WINNER SOLOMON BURKE RETURNS WITH A CD OF COOL COUNTRY CUTS Nashville Produced By Buddy Miller And Featuring Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless And Patti Griffin, A...
Posted by Buddy Miller on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 02:01:00 PST