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Norman Blake (born March 10 , 1938 ) is a Grammy -nominated musician and Songwriter who has played in a number of Folk and Bluegrass groups. He is best known for his work with Tony Rice , John Hartford , and Nancy Blake (Norman's wife). He is also listed in the credits of the Bob Dylan album ''Nashville Skyline'' and the Johnny Cash album ''Orange Blossom Special''. He has also worked with Kris Kristofferson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band , among others. Although known as one of the most prominent Acoustic Guitar players of his day, Norman Blake is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. He plays the Mandolin , 6-string Banjo , and other stringed instruments as well. He was featured on the Multi-platinum '' O Brother Where Art Thou '' Soundtrack , which ignited new interest in bluegrass music. Blake participated in the "Down from the Mountain" tour which resulted. Blake has written songs that have become bluegrass standards like "Ginseng Sullivan" from ''Back Home in Sulphur Springs''. He has released over twenty solo albums. EXTERNAL LINKS
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