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Colonel Eric Lewis has dedicated 54 years of his life to doing the he loves to do, playing music. Starting at age 7 he heard the Grand Ole Opry for the first time at the bidding of some lifelong friends, he fell in love with the music and it has been his lifelong dream to be able to make this a life’s vocation. He has had several different people in the group for 33 years, his group now is a national award winning touring group, and play professional at all types venues across the US. He writes songs and has his music played on several stations across the US, Canada and on major playlists on Radio Europe. He was born in a log cabin in south west Missouri.
Gary Shipley, was born and raised in Granby, MO, he began playing and singing at an early age, Gary plays multiple instruments, guitar, banjo, dobro, he sings lead and harmony with the group, Gary joined New Kentucky Colonels in 2016, he had been a member of the group a few years prior.
Dennis Reese was born and raised in Mammoth Spring, Ark and began playing the bass at an early age, he has played with several different people in his many years of music, he is an accomplished musician and a great asset to the group, he now resides in Alton, MO. Dennis has played for the group for two years.
Corky Dow was raised in Alaska, he has played most of his life, he performed with a group, The Favulous BRD’s for a few years, he plays mandolin, he writes songs and sings lead and harmony, he joined New Kentucky Colonels in 2016.
“The Grass Is Greener” Performed by The New Kentucky Colonels as it Reached the Top 5 hits of the week on AirplayExpress Top40 Country Charts Earning them a Gold Disc Award during November 2017
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