The Time Jumpers

Musical group
The Time Jumpers performing at the Station Inn in 2011

The Time Jumpers is the name of a Western swing band formed in 1998 by a group of Nashville studio musicians who enjoyed jamming together.[1] Country star Vince Gill was a member of the group between 2010 and 2020.[2] The 11–member group started playing occasional local gigs until they agreed to take a regular slot playing at the Station Inn, a venerable Nashville bluegrass venue.[3][4] They later moved to a larger venue, Nashville's "3rd & Lindsley", and were called by Tennessean writer Juli Thanki, "One of the hottest shows in town".[5] Some of their guest artists on the weekly live show have included Joe Walsh,[6] Robert Plant, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt,[5] Reba McEntire, Jimmy Buffett, Kings of Leon, and Toby Keith.[7] Amy Grant said, "You can't hear that caliber of musicians every Monday night for a cover charge in any town in America except here".[8] The group rarely travels, but in 2010 they performed at New York's Lincoln Center.[9] In 2007, they recorded a live album entitled Jumpin' Time and in 2012 recorded The Time Jumpers. At the 2017 Grammy Awards the group won "Best American Roots Song" for Vince Gill's composition "Kid Sister".[10]

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The Time Jumpers performing in Golden Gate Park in 2012

Band members

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

  • Brad Albin – bass
  • Michael Blaustone – drums
  • Robert Bowlin – fiddle
  • Johnny Cox – steel guitar
  • Dennis Crouch – bass
  • Larry Franklin – fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – steel guitar
  • Vince Gill – vocals, guitar
  • Doug (Ranger Doug) Green – vocals, guitar
  • Adie Grey – vocals
  • Aubrey Haynie – fiddle
  • Hoot Hester – vocals
  • John Hughey – steel guitar
  • Kenny LeMasters – steel guitar, guitar
  • Kenny Malone – drums
  • Carolyn Martin – vocals
  • Danny Parks – guitar
  • Andy Reiss – guitar
  • Dawn Sears – vocals [11]
  • Kenny Sears – fiddle
  • Joe Spivey – vocals, fiddle
  • Jeff Taylor – vocals, accordion
  • Billy Thomas – drums
  • Rick Vanaugh – drums
  • Wendy Moten - vocals
  • Eddy Dunlap - Pedal Steel

Discography

Albums

Title Details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
US Country
[12] 		US
Heat
[13]
Jumpin' Time
  • Release date: 2007
  • Label: Crosswind
 — —
The Time Jumpers 38 10
Kid Sister[15]
  • Release date: September 9, 2016
  • Label: Rounder Records
 25 6
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Year Title Director
2012 "On the Outskirts of Town"[17] Marcel
2016 "I Miss You"[18] Adam Jones

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).[19]
  • Performed with LeAnn Rimes on the song "Blue" from Lady & Gentlemen (2011).[20]
  • Performed with Vince Gill on the song "Buttermilk John" from Guitar Slinger (2011).[21]
  • Performed with Miranda Lambert on the song "All That's Left" from Platinum (2014).
  • Performed with Asleep at the Wheel on the song "Faded Love" from Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (2015).
  • Performed with Willie Nelson on the album For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price (2016).

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 "On The Outskirts of Town" Best Country Duo/Group Performance Nominated
The Time Jumpers Best Country Album Nominated
2017 "Kid Sister" Best American Roots Song Won
Kid Sister Best Americana Album Nominated

References

  1. ^ Holthouse, Jerry (May 31, 2018). "The Time Jumpers Celebrate 20 Years". nashville.com. Castello Cities Internet Network. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ McDonnell, Brandy (September 12, 2012). "The Time Jumpers carry sound, spirit of Bob Wills". Vol. 121, no. 251. The Oklahoman. p. 6–D. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "The Time Jumpers at Station Inn". Nashville Scene,20 November 2008.
  4. ^ The Time Jumpers at Allmusic.com
  5. ^ a b Thanki, Juli (September 14, 2016). "The Time Jumpers: Nashville's Best Bet On Any Given Monday". The Music City Beat. Vol. 112, no. 258. The Tennessean (Nashville). pp. 1–F, 5–F. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  6. ^ Betts, Stephen L. (December 13, 2016). "Joe Walsh Surprises Time Jumper Fans: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist unites with Western swing band for Walsh's James Gang classic". rollingstone.com. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  7. ^ Chancellor, Jennifer (August 9, 2012). "Gill joins Time Jumpers for debut album". tulsaworld.com. BH Media Group. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "Amy Grant Talks About the Time Jumpers (Interview)". youtube.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  9. ^ Sims, James (July 8, 2010). "Bringing Country Music to Lincoln Center". huffpost. HuffPost News. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  10. ^ Tingle, Lauren (September 12, 2016). "The Time Jumpers Honor Dawn Sears on Kid Sister". cmt.com. Country Music Television. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Dawn Sears of Time Jumpers dies at 53". The Tennessean. December 12, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  13. ^ "The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  14. ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on August 2, 2016.
  15. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (July 12, 2016). "The Time Jumpers Remember Dawn Sears With 'Kid Sister'". MusicRow. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  16. ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 27, 2016). "Country Album Sales Chart: September 22, 2016". Roughstock.
  17. ^ Wyland, Sarah (October 10, 2012). "Chyler Leigh Stars In The Time Jumper's New Video". Great American Country. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  18. ^ "CMT : Videos : The Time Jumpers : I Miss You". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  19. ^ Moore, Rick (2010-11-09), Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn, American Songwriter, retrieved 2010-12-11
  20. ^ Lady & Gentlemen (CD). LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records. 2011. D2-79203.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ Drozdowski, Ted (September 27, 2010). "Vince Gill Makes Time with the Time Jumpers". Roughstock. Retrieved February 13, 2016.

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