Chris Thile | |
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 Thile hosting A Prairie Home Companion in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Scott Thile |
| Born | February 20, 1981 Oceanside, California, U.S.[1][2] |
| Genres | Bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, folk, country, classical, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, radio show host |
| Instruments | Mandolin, bouzouki, mandola, banjo, guitar, tenor guitar, drums, sitar, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Punch Brothers |
| Formerly of | Nickel Creek |
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| Website | www |
Christopher Scott Thile (/ˈθiːli/;[3] born February 20, 1981) is an American mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and radio personality, best known for his work in the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek and the acoustic folk and progressive bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. He is a 2012 MacArthur Fellow.[4] From 2016 to its cancellation in 2020, he hosted the radio variety show Live from Here.[5][6][7]
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- ^ "AETN Presents: Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile". Aetn.org. Archived from the original on May 14, 2005. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Mandolin Master Chris Thile Plays Bluegrass and Bach. YouTube: PBS NewsHour. August 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ "2012 MacArthur Foundation 'Genius Grant' Winners". Associated Press. October 1, 2012. Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ Hughes, William (June 27, 2015). "Garrison Keillor's Reign of Terror over America's Airwaves Finally Set to End". The A.V. Club.
- ^ Bream, Jon (October 15, 2016). "Chris Thile seems right at home as new 'Prairie Home Companion' host". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ "A Brief History about Live from Here". Livefromhere.org. December 18, 2017. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2017.