Sam Tidwell

"Sam and his wife Edie were instrumental in the creation and growth of Bluegrass and have been honored for same by the International Bluegrass Music Museum where they're included in the list of the "200 Pioneers of Bluegrass." The museum is currently working on a video oral history project that when released will include a segment about the Tidwells." https://bluegrassers.blogspot.com/2009/06/sam-tidwell-tribute-day.html "Sam worked with many of the greats including, Red Smiley, Don Reno, Judd Strunk and Mac Wiseman. His many achievements include: his band, the Kennebec Valley Boys being invited to appear on Good Morning America. His song, “The Last Log Drive” was placed in the Library of Congress and was chosen as the background music for the documentary by the same name. Sam was chosen to be among the 250 “Pioneers of Bluegrass” in an exhibit at the National Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky and was a recipient of the Heritage Award given at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival. " (https://www.ribluegrass.org/sam-tidwell-2018-riba-hall-of-fame#!)