Barry Scott
Barry Scott | |
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| Origin | Ellijay, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Bluegrass gospel, country gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
Barry Scott is an American bluegrass and gospel singer best known for his work as a vocalist and guitarist with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. He later founded the bluegrass gospel group Barry Scott & Second Wind, whose debut album In God’s Time received a Grammy nomination for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album.[1]
Early life
Scott grew up in Ellijay, Georgia, and began performing southern gospel music at a young age. He sang with several gospel groups during his youth, including regional quartets.[2]
Career
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Scott joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in the 1990s and spent nine years with the band, contributing lead vocals and guitar to several recordings.[2] His work with DLQ helped establish him as a prominent voice in bluegrass gospel.
Barry Scott & Second Wind
Scott founded Barry Scott & Second Wind in 2005. Their debut album, In God’s Time, was released by Rebel Records and earned a Grammy nomination.[3] The group’s second album, Sunday Mornin’ Meetin’ Time, was released in 2010.[3]
Second Wind performed at major bluegrass festivals and received positive critical attention within the bluegrass gospel community.[2]
Beachley & Scott Band
In 2010 Scott formed the Beachley & Scott Band with former Quicksilver bandmate Darren Beachley.[2] He left the group in 2011 to return to gospel‑focused projects.
Musical style
Scott is known for his powerful lead vocals, clear diction, and gospel‑influenced phrasing, blending bluegrass instrumentation with southern gospel harmony structures.[4]
Awards
- Grammy Award nomination (2009) – In God’s Time[1]
Discography
With Barry Scott & Second Wind
With Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
- Multiple recordings (see DLQ discography)[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Grammy Awards 2009 – Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album". Grammy.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Beachley & Scott Band announces lineup". Bluegrass Today. 2010-01-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Barry Scott & Second Wind – In God's Time". Rebel Records.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Barry Scott – Discography". AllMusic.
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