BAND BIO'S

Jerry Chaney (dobro,vocals) was born and raised in East Central Kentucky near Irvine. Jerry has been involved in music his entire life, coming from a musical family, and began singing in church with his family at a young age. He is a multi-instrumentalist, and wonderful vocalist, who has a great passion for bluegrass and acoustic music. He has also began to compose on the dobro as well.

Dave Carroll (guitar,vocals) was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky in the small farming community of Rattlesnake Ridge, which is between the towns of Grayson and Olive Hill. Dave began singing at a very young age, but didn't take up playing until his late teens. Dave is also known for his songwriting, having his songs recorded by groups such as The Lonesome River Band, Lou Reid and Carolina, Blue Moon Rising, Ernie Thacker and Route 23, as well as others.

Chaston Carroll (mandolin,vocals) Chaston joined New River Line in June 2009 at the young age of just 15 years. He has been fanatical about Bluegrass Music even before he was old enough to go to school. While most kids were playing ball or riding bikes, Chaston(Chaz) spent most of his time with a mandolin in his hands and headphones on his head, listening and learning as much about music as he could. Because of his natural ability and unsurpassed hard work with his music, the sky is truely the limit for his musical career. Some of his mandolin role models are Alan Bibey, Wayne Benson, Dan Tyminski, Doyle Lawson, and Danny Roberts, just to name a few.

Chad Gilbert (bass) was born and raised near the Pleasant Hill community of Carter County Kentucky, between the towns of Grayson, and Olive Hill. Chad began to learn to play in his early teen years, and has a reverence about Bluegrass Music and the affect that it has on not only his life, but the lives of others. He is a wonderful bassist who truely enjoys the experience of traveling from place to place, bring his favorite music to others.

Johnny Branham (banjo,vocals) was born and raised in Lawerence County Kentucky, near the town of Louisa. Johnny has played banjo nearly his entire life, and was a founding member of the highly acclaimed and SPBGMA Award winning Gospel Group, 5 For The Gospel. Johnny has a life time of musical experience, and loves to entertain others with his music and personality.