The Cockman Family
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The Cockman Family is a bluegrass/gospel band from Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United States. They have been nominated for Bluegrass Artists of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, and Bluegrass Band of the Year by the Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA) and for Gold Cross Bluegrass Group of the Year by the International Country Gospel Music Association, and were selected as one of "The 12 Most Creative Families in America" by American Greetings and USA Today Weekend.[citations needed] They were also featured in a PBS special program entitled Maker of the Stars: A Cockman Family Christmas, and are known in North Carolina as cast members on a series of seven, one hour PBS specials, The Arthur Smith Show, Now & Then.
The Cockman Family has developed a distinct bluegrass gospel style that has gained audiences throughout the Southeast.[citation needed] Their arrangements of old gospel songs have been very popular. Their tight harmonies and original songs have been applauded for their unique sounds.
The Cockman Family is made up of a sister, four brothers, and their father: John Cockman Sr. on guitar, Caroline Cockman Fisher on lead vocals, John Cockman Jr. on fiddle and bass vocals, Billy Cockman on banjo and tenor vocals, David Cockman on bass and baritone vocals, and Ben Cockman on mandolin and baritone vocals.
The Cockman Family has recorded seven records. Nine of their songs have been released as singles to radio stations. Their newest album, The Promise, was released in 2006 and features the title song and the song He Giveth More Grace.
