Musician Spotlight: Justin Branum
Justin Branum is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. He currently plays fiddle in the Time Jumpers and for Crystal Gayle, and he is a substitute fiddler for Riders in the Sky and a substitute fiddle and mandolin player in the Grand Ole Opry house band. Branum is an active session musician; has toured with the Sons of the Pioneers, Josh Turner, and Lee Ann Womack; and has won the Grand Master Fiddler Championship, the Tennessee State Fiddle Championship, and the Tennessee State Mandolin Championship. A former instructor in Belmont University’s commercial music program and East Tennessee State University’s bluegrass and roots music program, Branum operates the educational platform MasterFiddle.com, mentoring both the next generation of fiddlers and experienced players. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members.
