The Jim Hurst Band

Please join us for a special performance by The Jim Hurst Band on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM in historic McCandless Hall at Athens State University.

Jim Hurst’s unique picking style on guitar sets him apart from most of his contemporaries. He is recognized in Bluegrass and related genres as a multi-layered artist and performer.

Garnering numerous nominations, Jim received IBMA’s prestigious Guitar Player of the Year awards for 2001 and 2002. After recording and touring with several Country and Bluegrass artists, including Trisha Yearwood, Sara Evans, Holly Dunn, Claire Lynch, and David Grisman, Jim decided in 2010 to embark on a solo career to focus on his own musical creativity.

In 2021, Hurst released a much anticipated original single, “It’s A Beautiful Day,” which was received with gusto by radio and fans alike. The uplifting tune shot quickly up the Bluegrass Today Grassicana Chart, to #2, where it spent 25 weeks on the chart.

Doors open at 6 pm to McCandless Hall. Purchase your tickets today! https://athensstate.ticketspice.com/the-jim-hurst-band-fiddlers-concert-series

You may also like the following events from Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention:

• Next month, 6th November, 07:00 pm, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, and Jerry Salley in Athens
• Next month, 8th November, 02:00 pm, “Salute to Service” Featuring Jimmy Fortune in Athens
• Happening on, 19th March, 07:00 pm, The Gibson Brothers in Athens

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