Biography

Success for 'Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out' was nearly an overnight occurrence for this group after its forming in 1991. Led by the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) 2-time "Male Vocalist Of The Year", Russell Moore, IIIrd Tyme Out, consisting of Moore (guitar), Steve Dilling (banjo), Justen Haynes (fiddle), Wayne Benson (mandolin), and Edgar Loudermilk (bass), has walked away with IBMA's "Vocal Group Of The Year" award 7 consecutive years. All in all, the band has garnered 50 industry awards since their inception in 1991. Their a cappella renditions of many songs, featuring one of the most respected lead vocalists of all time, can rarely be matched and their superb instrumentation, from some of the best musicians in the business, provides even more quality sound to their rich vocal blend. All this along with a heavy touring schedule, including many performances on the Grand Ole Opry as well as GAC and RFD channel programs, over 14 recordings to date, and a desire to present their fans with the best music possible, makes this "supergroup" one of bluegrass music's most recognized and in-demand bands in the genre's history.

'Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out' - Where did such a name have its origin? The name wittingly references that this was the third time out for founding member Moore, and consequently the third professional bluegrass band association for him. No doubt, the third time has proven to be a charm.

Respected writer and musician Chris Stuart, in his perceptive liner notes for Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out's Rounder records release 'Footprints: A IIIrd Tyme Out Collection' writes, "IIIrd Tyme Out has their own brand of bluegrass: unmatched quartets and trios, masterful lead singing, dead-on rhythm, tasteful fills, lyrical solos, and great songs. From stage left to right they are a complete band – perhaps the most complete band of the past two decades."

Click here for individual biographies of each IIIrd Tyme Out member.

Here are IIIrd Tyme Out's accomplishments to date...

1992 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1993 SPBGMA Bluegrass Band of the Year Overall
1993 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1994 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1994 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1994 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
1995 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
1995 SPBGMA Vocal Group of the Year
1996 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
1997 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
1997 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1998 SPBGMA Vocal Group of the Year
1998 SPBGMA Gospel Group of the Year (Contemporary)
1998 SPBGMA Song of the Year "Working on the Road to Gloryland"
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Vocal Group of the Year
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Instrumental Group of the Year
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Tenor Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Mandolin Player of the Year - Wayne
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Song of the Year "Working on the Road to Gloryland"
1998 BN Fans Choice Awards Album of the Year "Living on the Other Side"
1998 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
1999 SPBGMA Vocal Group of the Year
1999 BN Fans Choice Awards Vocal Group of the Year
1999 BN Fans Choice Awards Male Vocalist of the Year - Russell
1999 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year
2000 SPBGMA Vocal Group of the Year
2000 SPBGMA Bluegrass Album of the Year - Live at the Mac
2000 SPBGMA Bluegrass Mandolin Performer of the Year - Wayne
2000 SPBGMA Bluegrass Fiddle Performer of the Year - Mike
2000 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year (Contemporary) - Russell
2000 IBMA Seven Time Vocal Group of the Year
2001 SPBGMA Vocal Group of the Year
2001 SPBGMA Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year
2001 SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year - Wayne
2002 SPBGMA Vocal Group of the Year
2002 SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year - Wayne
2003 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Contemporary - Russell
2003 SPBGMA Entertaining Group of the Year
2004 SPBGMA Gospel Group of the Year - Traditional
2004 SPBGMA Entertaining Group of the Year
2004 SPBGMA ‘Master's Gold Award’ Recipient - Russell
2004 IMA Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year - Singing on the Streets of Gold
2005 SPBGMA Bluegrass Band of the Year - Overall
2007 'Telly' Award (P. Williams video production)
2007 SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year - Contemporary - Russell

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