Dr. Ralph Stanley is the Uncle Dave Macon Days 2015 Heritage Award Winner

With below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather upon us, the dog days of summer seem farther away than ever. That said, it’s not too early to begin talking about Uncle Dave Macon Days 2015 Heritage and Trailblazer recipients, Ralph Stanley and The SteelDrivers.

The Old Time Music Festival, currently in its 38th year, honored Grammy Award-winning artist Ralph Stanley with the 2015 Heritage Award, which recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to preserving and promoting old-time music and dance. Stanley follows in the footsteps of previous winners Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White and 2014 recipient Dailey & Vincent.

The SteelDrivers

The 2015 Trailblazer Award was awarded to Nashville-based group The SteelDrivers for preserving old-time techniques by using traditional means to create new music. Since the release of their self-titled debut in 2008, The SteelDrivers have been nominated for three Grammys and were presented the International Bluegrass Music Association’s award for Emerging Artist of the Year in 2009.

The festival will be held July 10–12 in Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro.