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Born in Tyler, Texas in 1926, Johnny Gimble is a major name in country music and Western swing whose nimble yet warm approach to the fiddle earned him work with Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Connie Smith, Loretta Lynn, Chet Atkins and so many more. In 2010, at age 83, Johnny Gimble and CMH recorded the very special album Celebrating with Friends. Captured in hi-fidelity, Celebrating with Friends boasts an all-star cast of musicians revisiting some old favorites, including appearances by such major names as Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and A Prairie Home Companion’s Garrison Keillor. This unique release was Gimble’s final album, showing that he carried his joy and spirit for music with him late into life.
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About CMH Records
Formed in 1975 in Los Angeles, CMH quickly established a roster of the greatest names in Bluegrass. Lester Flatt, The Osborne Brothers, Jim & Jesse, Mac Wiseman, Merle Travis, Grandpa Jones, Carl Story, Don Reno, The Bluegrass Cardinals, The Stonemans and many others recorded some of their finest work for CMH during the ‘70s and ‘80s.
When founder Martin Haerle passed away in 1990, his son David became president. To this day we remain dedicated to presenting the finest in Bluegrass and roots music. Our popular “Pickin’ On” series offers instrumental tributes to artists from The Beatles to The Grateful Dead to U2, to the delight of traditional bluegrass music fans and new listeners alike.