Mary Rachel Nalley - The Smyth County Jam is extremely happy to welcome newcomers to this venue. Mary Rachel Nalley from Bowling Green, Kentucky is our latest first timer. Mary Rachel says she is moving to Mountain City, Tennessee shortly; it will certianly put her nearer to the Smyth County Jam. Mary Rachel finished high school at Bowling Green High. She says her parent host a jam in her home town, suprisingly neither of her parents are musicians! Mary Rachel plays fiddle, mandolin, bass, guitar and sings as well. She got interested in classical music in elementary school, and after that she turned to bluegrass. She has been playing about eight years. Two of her favorite musicans are Jimmy Martin and the Stanley Brothers. She says she cannot pick out a favorite tune/song, but leans toward traditional ones. Mary Rachel is eighteen years old and in 2014 toured with Larry Sparks, she is now playing with Kody Norris and his fine group. She says Kody got her acquainted with the Smyth County Jam and also through YouTube. When asked if she is married she says; "no, not yet!" She is on Facebook, and her email address is: maryrachelnalley@gmail.com We hope she will see fit to come back to visit our jam often. Mary Rachel says she was impressed by the welcome she was given at the jam.
