GRAMMY® winner John Starling was a guitarist, composer, and singer/songwriter known for his work as a solo artist and co-founder of notable bluegrass band Seldom Scene. With the group, Starling contributed to the creation of the musical sub-genre known as “new-grass,” which solidified him as an undeniable force within the bluegrass community. A three-time GRAMMY nominee in the Best Bluegrass Album category, Starling earned a GRAMMY in the category for his album with Carl Jackson, Spring Training, at the 34th GRAMMY Awards®. He will be missed and remembered by many, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time.