Eamon McLoughlin | |
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 Eamon McLoughlin in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eamon McLoughlin |
| Born | London, England, UK |
| Genres | Bluegrass, Country music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Fiddle Mandolin |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Eamon McLoughlin is an English musician based in Nashville, Tennessee. Primarily a fiddle player, he has toured and recorded with artists in the country music, bluegrass, and Americana fields. He holds the position of Staff Fiddle player at The Grand Ole Opry, working with a diverse range of artists including Vince Gill, Nina Simone, Carly Pearce, Oak Ridge Boys and many more. Eamon performs in the (separate) touring bands of Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. He also sings, plays mandolin, guitar, cello and viola, and can be seen performing regularly with The 50 Shades of Hay. He has received two Grammy nominations for Country Instrumental Performance as a founding member of the American bluegrass band The Greencards.