Benson is a collaborative effort between two leading bluegrass music artists: Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson. With decades of experience in acclaimed bands, both have established themselves as role models in the bluegrass community.
After years of developing separate musical paths, the two finally decided it was time to integrate their identities and create something new together. The duo project called Benson is their first combined effort, despite having been married for over 20 years.
Mandolinist Wayne Benson is a veteran of the seven-time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out.
Kristin Scott Benson is a five-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year and recipient of the Steve Martin Award for Excellence in Bluegrass and Banjo. She has been a member of the Grascals since 2008.
Wayne said about what prompted a recording partnership with his wife, Kristin, and the answer is straightforward: “I think we have something to say,” he says. “We share a lot of the same vision musically.”
Benson’s first single was “Conway”. Kristin says about the song: “Wayne wrote ‘Conway’ several years ago, and I remember when he recorded it at home. It has a nice feel, and it’s fun to play.”
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.