Grammy Winner
Country Instrumental Performance: "Cluster Pluck," Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner (Arista Nashville)

Inspiring a cult of guitar twangers, Redd made his name as lead picker with Merle Haggard & the Strangers. A native of Vancouver, BC, he was an in-demand studio pro in LA and Nashville before moving to Austin in 2000. He's recorded two internationally-distributed solo projects for Hightone Records out of Oakland, CA, and often performs with Cindi Cashdollar.

"Watch him do those flashy licks like that no other human being could ever do . . . he's got flash and heart. . . you watch a master." --Songwriter Chip Taylor