Josh Williams: Honoring Tony Rice

About this episode

Josh Williams reflects on his musical journey and honors the legacy of Tony Rice.

Send us Fan Mail Josh Williams is one of the premier bluegrass musicians of our time. 3-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year, a virtuoso on banjo, fiddle and mandolin, he also has one of the best voices in bluegrass/country music. This conversation was heartfelt and emotional at times. It started with Josh talking about his family, and missing his dad Tony. Then it naturally turned to the other Tony in his life, the legendary Tony Rice, with whom Josh played for 5 years, and shared a fri...

People in this episode

Guest: Josh Williams

Topics covered

• bluegrass music
• musical legacy
• family
• Tony Rice
• musical career

Keywords

• Josh Williams
• Tony Rice
• bluegrass
• musician
• IBMA Guitar Player of the Year

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