LEGACY
Legacy of Doc Watson
Artists and genres Doc Watson directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Marisa Andersonartist
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Bandartist
Tony Riceartist
Jack Lawrenceartist
Tommy Emmanuelartist
Billy StringsartistWilliam Lee Apostol, known by the stage name Billy Strings, is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bluegrass musician. Three of his albums, Home, Live Vol. 1, Highway Prayers, have won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2021, 2025, and 2026 respectively.
Norman Blakeartist
Sam Bushartist
Meat Puppetsartist
Marty Stuartartist
Mark O'Connorartist
Old Crow Medicine Showartist