Edgar Loudermilk is a two-time, back to back winner of SPBGMA’s “Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year.” He is also the winner of the 2024 Josie Music Awards “Bass Player of the Year.” Edgar Loudermilk’s signature voice, award-winning bass skills, and songwriting have become his trademark, garnering over 50 industry awards and nominations. Edgar Loudermilk’s distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song, while the band’s stellar musicianship provides a firm musical foundation.
In addition to touring and performing for over twenty years, Edgar Loudermilk has experienced great success as a songwriter. To quote Edgar, “I see songwriting as much of a calling as singing. Songwriting is a big part of it for me. Playing and singing is great fun and a good time, and we love the audiences, but the art of crafting words and music into a song is very rewarding.”
Numerous songs written and performed by Edgar Loudermilk have been chart topping songs on Bluegrass Today’s Top Songs of the Year, as well as on Bluegrass Unlimited’s Top Songs. In addition, several of Edgar Loudermilk’s songs have also been recorded by other award-winning artists within the bluegrass genre.
Prior to stepping out with his own band in 2015, Edgar Loudermilk experienced a long tenure of performing with three of the most notable bands within the bluegrass industry. Edgar performed and toured with GRAMMY® award winner Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, with the award winning band Marty Raybon & Full Circle, and the multi-award bluegrass powerhouse Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out.
In addition to touring and songwriting, Edgar Loudermilk’s festival production company, Edgar Loudermilk Music Productions, produces and promotes bluegrass festivals throughout the midwest and the southeast.
The Edgar Loudermilk Band tours coast-to-coast and throughout Canada. Currently, the band can be followed at www.edgarloudermilk.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The Edgar Loudermilk Band records on the Pinecastle Recording Company label.
