Bill Monroe

Bill Monroe

Actor

Rosine, Kentucky, USA
September 13, 1911

Biography

William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky.

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Representative Works

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
9.5
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Newport and the Great Folk Dream
Newport and the Great Folk Dream
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Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
10.0
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Scruggs: A Festival of Music
Scruggs: A Festival of Music
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High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
7.0
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The Porchlight Sessions
The Porchlight Sessions
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
2019Nominee

Best Performance

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
1993Winner

Best Performance

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Newport and the Great Folk Dream
2025Nominee

Best Performance

Newport and the Great Folk Dream

Career Highlights

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers
2007Highlight

Best Performance

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music
1992Highlight

Best Performance

High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music

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