Wyatt Ellis, 14-year-old mandolinist, rooted in East Tennessee history; plays song "Blue Smoke"

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  • čas přidán 9. 10. 2023
  • Wyatt Ellis shares his journey to the top of the bluegrass charts at age 14, and performs his original song "Blue Smoke." His meteoric rise comes with help from bluegrass royalty. Those artists provide a direct connection to Carl Butler and others at the root of old time, country, and bluegrass music in East Tennessee. This interview was done as part of the exhibit "They Sang What They Lived: The Story of Carl and Pearl Butler" at the East Tennessee History Center. See the exhibit in person through August 18, 2024. www.easttnhistory.org/exhibit...

Komentáře • 28

  • @bigdaddy3919
    @bigdaddy3919 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Young dude ripping it up and his voice hasn't even changed yet !! You go hoss !

  • @stevenwalker2634
    @stevenwalker2634 Před 2 měsíci

    So glad to learn of another young musician carrying on the tradition of this wonderful music. I liked his observation that the music of eastern Tennessee is soulful, as it certainly is. I love the oldest recordings that captured that quality of the music at its very best. I look forward to an important contribution to bluegrass music from this young talented musician who at such a young age has already earned the recognition and respect of his elder mentors.

  • @terrygreennway9655
    @terrygreennway9655 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Great picking Wyatt.

  • @teriw56
    @teriw56 Před 4 měsíci

    He’s going to be a star.

  • @MoonStar-fq6oy
    @MoonStar-fq6oy Před 8 měsíci +3

    Wyatt is So Amazing ❤❤

  • @Annaleah_Music_Room
    @Annaleah_Music_Room Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm so proud of you Wyatt

  • @ellisspear
    @ellisspear Před 8 měsíci +3

    Wonderful interview. This young man is amazing. Just an amazing story that is only starting.

  • @MoonStar-fq6oy
    @MoonStar-fq6oy Před 8 měsíci +2

    Tennessee is a piece of Heaven So glad your part of it

  • @user-nj4jg7qv6m
    @user-nj4jg7qv6m Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, this is typical American story, that nowhere else is possible! Playing at this age with Bobby Osbourne, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull Marty Stuart and the Del McCoury Band, releasing an album with Sierra Hull. I' m totally impressed. Gobo. Young man, your talent is phenomenal! You open the door to the next chapter of Bluegrass. You all young guys are the next generation. That's outstanding. In Germany where I'm from not similar like in USA .
    Good luck from Germany
    P.S.I forgot Bily Strings😅

  • @MikeCohenSF
    @MikeCohenSF Před 8 měsíci +2

    He's fantastic!

  • @alan4sure
    @alan4sure Před 7 měsíci

    Yeah! Wyatt!!!😊

  • @bendummitt888
    @bendummitt888 Před 7 měsíci

    Wyatt is a very talented young man and the future of music. Lucky for us.

  • @erinjones956
    @erinjones956 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow wow WOW!

  • @garycottreau8442
    @garycottreau8442 Před 7 měsíci

    Love seeing the tradition being past down.

  • @budzier1591
    @budzier1591 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Great interview with some insight to the beginning of your continuing musical journey.

  • @donniebooth8478
    @donniebooth8478 Před 6 měsíci

    Your very talented

  • @sharonanderson8375
    @sharonanderson8375 Před 8 měsíci +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jackieringersma7003
    @jackieringersma7003 Před 9 měsíci +2

    🥰

  • @davidmurphy5647
    @davidmurphy5647 Před 8 měsíci +2

    hey wyatt..nice pickin' there, my friend. you've got the gift. finish school- do what ya gotta do. but i think the best education you'll ever get will happen on a tour bus. and if you want an old piano player in your band, i'm in. i'm sure you already know jarrod walker, but are you familiar with matt mundy? you need to be. keep the faith, young man. guys like you are the future, and it looks pretty bright 😊

  • @raychoquette5221
    @raychoquette5221 Před 7 měsíci

    High level hornpipe