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Steve Martin Becomes a Dad at 67

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:28:35 +0000

Steve Martin has become a first-time dad at the age of 67… and is apparently wonderful at keeping a secret! The actor-turned-bluegrass-musician welcomed his first child in December 2012. Martin’s rep confirms to People that he and wife Anne Stringfield “are new parents and recently welcomed a child.” “Steve’s very private,” a source says, according [...]

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Join Up for New Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:00:29 +0000

Steve Martin has teamed with folk-rock singer-songwriter Edie Brickell for a new album. ‘Love Will Come For You’ is slated for release on April 23, followed by a tour. The actor and comedian has always been interested in the banjo, incorporating the instrument into his standup comedy act in the ’70s and playing on a [...]

Steve Martin Joins Rascal Flatts During ACM Award Performance of 'Banjo'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:04:47 +0000

Instead of shedding more tears to honor the passing of Earl Scruggs, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton led a celebration of the bluegrass legend’s life during Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. After the crowd stood to applaud Scruggs, McEntire introduced Rascal Flatts and comedian turned banjo player Steve Martin to sing ‘Banjo.’

Steve Martin and Del McCoury Honored at 2011 Bluegrass Awards

Jeff Giles — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:09:38 +0000

The leading names of the Bluegrass genre gathered on Thursday for the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, handing out honors to legends (including Del McCoury, who entered the Bluegrass Hall of Fame) and “newer” artists like Steve Martin, who took home the Entertainer of the Year award for his second full-length album of bluegrass instrumentals.