The Time Jumpers

The Time Jumpers are a Western swing ensemble formed in 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Time Jumpers began as a garage practice session; the group started playing occasional gigs in the Nashville area until they were offered a regular slot playing at the Station Inn. In 2007, the group recorded a live album entitled Jumpin' Time. They were nominated for two Grammy awards, Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for the song "Sweet Memories" and Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Fidoodlin'".

Members

The group's lineup has changed frequently. Some of the musicians involved have included:

• Hoot Hester - vocals
• Michael Blaustone - drums
• Dennis Crouch - bass
• Danny Parks - guitar
• Andy Reiss - guitar
• Aubrey Haynie - fiddle
• Kenny Malone - drums
• Johnny Cox - steel guitar
• Robert Bowlin - fiddle
• Rick Vanaugh - drums
• Kenny Sears (fiddler) - fiddle
• Jeff Taylor - vocals, accordion
• Adie Grey - vocals
• Carolyn Martin - vocals
• Dawn Sears - vocals
• John Hughey –  steel guitar
• Vince Gill - vocals, guitar
• Paul Franklin - steel guitar
• Doug (Ranger Doug) Green - vocals, guitar

Collaborations

• Performed with Reba McEntire on the song "If You're Not Gone Too Long" from Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn (2010).
• Performed with LeAnn Rimes on the song "Blue" from Lady & Gentlemen (2011).

References

• The Time Jumpers at Allmusic.com
• The Time Jumpers Play NYC's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts at the Huffington Post.