Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
2012 Winners List

Harmonica - Ken Tenpenny
Mandolin - Tyler Andel
Bluegrass Banjo - Joshua Ford
Dobro - Damion Kidd
Dulcimer - Tommy Bounds
Old-Time Singing - Tommy & Taylor Bounds
Beginning Fiddler (10 & Under) - Benjamin Lin
Guitar - Finger Picking - Rob Pearcy
Old Time Banjo - Daniel Amick
Guitar - Flat Picking - Joel Whittinghill
Beginning Fiddler (11-15) - Caleb Bryant
Senior Fiddler - Carl Franklin
Classic Old-Time Fiddler - Chris Gray
Bluegrass Band - Ward Family Bluegrass
Junior Fiddler - Joel Whittinghill
Old time Band - Slim Chance Band
Buck Dancing (15 & Under) - Caleb Bryant
Buck Dancing (16 & Over) - Moonshine

For a complete list of winners, click here.

2012 Fiddle Champion
Joel Whittingham


The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
 
is known as the "Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions" for its role in reviving the tradition of competition in old time music. Approximately 15,000 people are expected to attend the convention this year from more than 30 states. The convention brings some 200 contestants to compete for top prize money. There are 18 different categories, including several fiddle and guitar categories, harmonica, mandolin, bluegrass banjo, dulcimer, old time singing, banjo, and buck dancing. The Convention culminates in a "fiddle-off," between the top two fiddlers. The winning fiddler is declared "Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddle Champion," and takes home a trophy and $1000.



 

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