Three Grammy- nominated, #1 songwriters!
Thomm Jutz studied classical guitar performance at the Conservatory of Music in Stuttgart,Germany, and earned his graduate degree in Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee StateUniversity.Heis a Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist, and producer.His songs have been recorded by Billy Strings.
Tony Arata is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2012). His songs have been recorded by Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Delbert McClinton, Hal Ketchum, Don Williams, Lainey Wilson, Charlie Worsham, Del McCoury, Mountain Heart, and many others.
In 2020 Ed was awarded a lifetime achievement award, presented to him from SERFA (Southeastern Region of Folk Alliance) for his contribution to Southern folk music.
The third verse of his song, “The Diamond Stream”, is permanently on the wall displayed in the Hall Of Honor at the Country Music Hall Of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
