Greg Blake

Greg Blake was born and raised in the mountains of West "by God" Virginia. When he sings, you can hear a voice that connects to the grand old generations of mountain singers, invested with a rich twang, rumbling drawl, and the eerily powerful high tenor cry that first inspired the 'high, lonesome sound.' Greg's contributions to the bluegrass music industry are undeniable. He won the prestigious IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Award and the SPBGMA Guitarist of the Year Award. His talent and dedication have been recognized not only by these awards but also by his collaborations with renowned artists and his contributions to various bluegrass bands. Greg rapidly became known as one of the festival fan's favorite singers, and headlining artists, such as Del McCoury and others, say, "he's a singer's singer." A big man with an even bigger heart, he uplifts joy to the music he knows and loves. Unfettered by genre divisions and unconstrained by tradition, he follows his heart to find the deep mountain roots of the music, infusing everything he sings with a powerful, soaring spirit. Greg Blake is the lead vocalist for Special Consensus and performs with his bands - Greg Blake and Hometown and The Heartlande Quartet.