description Larry Sparks - 40 Overview
40 is a 2005 studio album by American bluegrass guitarist and singer Larry Sparks, released on McCoury Music to mark four decades since his first recordings with the Stanley Brothers. The album features collaborations with guests including Bobby Osborne, Curly Seckler, David Grisman, and Ralph Stanley, and it won the International Bluegrass Music Association's Album of the Year and Recorded Event of the Year in 2005.
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Why is Larry Sparks' album titled 40?
The title 40 commemorates Larry Sparks's four decades performing and recording bluegrass music since he took over as the lead singer and guitarist for the Stanley Brothers in the late 1960s. It was a celebration of his enduring solo career and his legendary status in the genre.
Did Larry Sparks' 40 win any bluegrass awards?
Yes, the album won the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Album of the Year. It also earned the IBMA Recorded Event of the Year due to the incredible roster of guest musicians who joined him on the tracks.
What year was Larry Sparks' 40 released?
The milestone album was released in 2005 on the McCoury Music label. Del McCoury, a close friend and fellow bluegrass icon, helped champion the project on his own label.
Which special guests appear on the album 40?
The album is packed with legendary country and bluegrass collaborators, including Ralph Stanley, Bobby Osborne, and Del McCoury. These guest spots were integral to the record's success and its win for Recorded Event of the Year.
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