Diamond Rio
Long-running country group known for tight harmonies and for playing their own instruments on record, behind 'Meet in the Middle' and 'One More Day'.
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About Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio began in 1984 as the Tennessee River Boys, a band assembled to play at the Opryland USA theme park in Nashville. Renamed and signed to Arista Nashville, the group released 'Meet in the Middle' as its debut single in 1991, and it went to number one on the Billboard country chart, a first for a debut single by a country group.
The classic lineup centres on lead singer Marty Roe, with Gene Johnson on mandolin, Jimmy Olander on lead guitar, Dan Truman on keyboards, Dana Williams on bass and Brian Prout on drums. Their sound draws on bluegrass picking and stacked three-part harmonies set inside mainstream country pop. The group joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1998, and later records leaned toward country gospel.
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What festivals is Diamond Rio playing in 2027?
Diamond Rio is booked at 1 festival we cover: Country Concert 2027.
When does Diamond Rio play at Country Concert?
Saturday, July 10, 2:00 PM at Main Stage.
What kind of music does Diamond Rio play?
Diamond Rio plays country.
Who is in Diamond Rio?
Diamond Rio is Jim Olander, Dan Truman (piano, keyboards), Brian Prout, Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Marty Roe and Dana Williams.
When did Diamond Rio form?
Diamond Rio formed in Nashville in 1984.
What was Diamond Rio's first album?
Diamond Rio's first album was Diamond Rio (1991). The latest is I Made It (2015).