Agree to #1 for sure 👍

Interesting list. Some legends left off and I hate subjective lists BUT anyone who doesn’t have Michael Cleveland as the top pick should rethink your choices. He’s like Chris Thile there’s him and then you start arguing who’s next. Cleveland is on another level. I lived in a small town in southern Indians and he grew up about 20 miles from me. Amazing talent.

That's a damn good list. No doubt Michael Cleveland is another dimension that only he inhabits, including fiddlers of the past, the present, and dare I say, the future. A great list, but there of course dozens of famous fiddlers that deserve recognition for their contributions.

Vassar Clements, Kenny Baker, Chubby Wise, Scotty Stoneman and others. Kenny Baker held the torch quite a while. Vassar came along and taught us a new way, but not too new. I don’t think you have to be fast or push the boundaries necessarily. Vassar did for his day. Kenny Baker didn’t. Kenny was a traditionalist with great, clean lines and fantastic tone (Vassar had that great tone, too).

For nuance and creativity, O’Connor and Duncan are way ahead. With them, it’s not just a gymnastic event.

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I disagree with some of this, and even had some comment typed up, but you know what? It's ok. That's what these lists are for. Much respect for including the players you did. Some thought went into this list, and a lot of listening. Also, Stuart Duncan is the G.O.A.T. ;)

Jason Carter could get in there too. Actually there’s probably 100 fiddlers that could reasonably fit into that assembly. If you go to Nashville nowadays, you’ll find two kinds of Fiddlers: Phenomenal and beyond belief.

Anyone ever hear of Lost John Ray? Jesse John Ray ,George Pegram and the brushy mountain Boys?

To not have Aubrey Haynie on the list near the top is criminal.

A great list and my only disagreement would be to have Stuart Duncan at number two. I have seen him many times and he is so technically gifted as well as style otherwise well done sir!

I think the video is about living fiddle players, based on whenever it was recorded.

Alison ,I agree fully….ok nay sayers away you go.

Kenny Baker should be on this list and Bronwyn Keith Hynes, at least, should get an honorable mention.

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Mark O'Connor is number 1. you can fight over the other 9.

These 10 are undoubtedly excellent fiddle players. As for younger upcoming fiddlers, check out Maddie Denton, Bronwyn Keith Hynes and the incomparable Laura Orshaw,

Nicky Sanders needs to be on this list

My favorite is curly ray cline.

Number 2 Mark o Conner is my favorite he makes it look so effortless

Kalia Yeagle needs to be on here too.

Jim Buchanan, johnny gimble should have definitely been on this list

TITLE SHOULD HAVE READ " TOP 10 CURRENT BLUEGRASS FIDDLE PLAYERS " . VERY MISLEADING .

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Chip, remember you were stationed at Cherry Point and we use to get together and pick some. Small world. I opened video to see who fiddle players were and there you were. Been a long time. Don Batten by the way, I like Ron Stewart for fiddleling grass. But yours are good as well. Later

I'll agree 98%. Bobby Hicks and Huter Berry shoulda been up there with Michael Cleveland.

I agree with you on your number 1 pick, not so familiar with the others. My list would include Brittany Haas, Kimber Ludiker, and Alex Hargreaves.

I would have to agree with most on your list. But having performed at many of the concerts , and festivals across the nation. In my opinion It would be #1 Stewart Duncan. Allison said once that he is the best fiddle player on earth . I agree. #2 which I'll admitt its close but would be Mark O'Connor. Between him and Stewart is a hard thing to judge. Then prob a toss up but we could put Michael there in # 3 . I know he wins fiddle player of the year a lot .But I have my opinion. I think when it comes to style and precise playing out of the box. Van Cleve is hard to beat . Done a lot of shows with The old Mountain Heart band across the country . He use to amaze me. My opinion only!

Wonder what fiddles they play?

Any top 10 fiddle list that doesn't include Aubrey Haynie is a very incomplete list😃

Yeah, Cleveland and O'Connor are pretty much neck-and-neck. Cleveland is more traditional, while O'Connor pushes the boundaries. I would replace a few others with people like Brittany Haas, Patrick McAvinue, and Scotty Stoneman.

It's great if your only going back to the 90s ..do more research! Legendary fiddler Jimmy Buchanan, who ALL the others listened to and learned from at one time or another, is still living and playing in Nashville. He still plays on the Opry occasionally and with David Grisman, etc...maybe you just need to ask....

Don't know his name but what about the fiddler for Steep Cannion Rangers?

Benny Martin,Big Joe Greene, Major Franklin, Howdy Foster and more. These men didn't take lessons.They took fiddling from the square dance to a much higher level.Many more are worthy.Sounds like you should ask top musicians.No disrespect to Mark,Cle

Jesse Stockman should of gotten in there somewhere...

Rickie Simpkins !!!!!!

Vassar Clements not being in this list is my only issue

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Surprised Vassar Clements isn't in there, and up near the top?? Also an older guy who was really good, Benny Martin. Admittedly Benny was from an earlier generation, but Vassar should definitely be included, no excuse.

No Byron Berline? Really?

no curly ray? waited for him at #1 .... alll good players but without curly ray cline the list stinks

Allison Krauss is the best!

I believe Paul Warren from Flatt & Scruggs is the greatest

your #3 should be #1

Ain't none of these players better than my dad was, James Price and Cleveland dang sure ain't better than him!!!

Mark O'Connor is head and shoulders above any on this video list!

I watched Tim Passmore blow Mark O'Connor out of the water several years ago in Chattanooga. No idea why Tim's not on this list.

# 10 & 2 should be on top ten the rest are questionable . . .

Sam Bush shouldn't be on this list, especially when Vassar & Kenny Baker were left off

I disagree. You are way off.

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No where even close on this list

Im not reaaaaal big fan of speeedy playing .........many are.....

You obviously are young ... definitely an age gap deficit...you younger guys seem to have not done your homework...