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Chris Jones

Chris Jones (born December 7, 1959) is a bluegrass guitarist, singer, songwriter, and radio personality. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, he began playing bluegrass music during his teenage years in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jones worked as a guitarist and vocalist in ensembles including the Special Consensus, Weary Hearts, and the Lynn Morris Band. In 1995, he established Chris Jones & The Night Drivers. His career milestones include multiple International Bluegrass Music Association awards for broadcasting, songwriting, and print media. He is a longtime host on SiriusXM's Bluegrass Junction.

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