The Boxcars were an American bluegrass band. In addition to being Grammy-nominated, the band has received numerous International Bluegrass Music Awards both as a group and individually.
History
The Boxcars were founded by Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, Keith Garrett, John Bowman, and Harold Nixon. They released their debut self-titled album in 2010 and were nominated for numerous International Bluegrass Music Awards the year after. In 2014, Bowman left the group to focus on his career of preaching and singing in churches, releasing a solo album in June of that year. Bowman was replaced by Gary Hultman in June 2014.
The group disbanded in 2017.
Discography
Title Album details Peak positions US Bluegrass The Boxcars Release date: October 19, 2010 Label: Mountain Home Records — All In Release date: March 27, 2012 Label: Mountain Home Records 12 It's Just a Road Release date: April 30, 2013 Label: Mountain Home Records — Familiar with the Ground Release date: March 18, 2016 Label: Mountain Home Records 4 "—" denotes releases that did not chart
Awards and nominations
Year Association Category Result2015 International Bluegrass Music Awards Instrumental Performers of the Year – Mandolin – (Adam Steffey) Instrumental Performers of the Year – Banjo – (Ron Stewart) 2014 Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album2014 International Bluegrass Music Awards Instrumental Group of the YearSong of the YearAlbum of the YearGospel Record Performance of the YearInstrumental Recorded Performance of the Year Instrumental Performers of the Year – Banjo – (Ron Stewart) Instrumental Performers of the Year – Mandolin – (Adam Steffey) Instrumental Performers of the Year – Fiddle – (Ron Stewart) 2013 International Bluegrass Music Awards Instrumental Group of the Year Instrumental Performers of the Year – Mandolin – (Adam Steffey)2011 Create The Curve Artistic Excellence 2011 International Bluegrass Music Awards Instrumental Group of the Year Emerging Artist of the Year
References
External links The Boxcars official website