Ralph Stanley

Country and Bluegrass artist Dr. Ralph Stanley will commence his final tour on Thursday, October 16th in Rocky Mount, NC. The "Man Of Constant Sorrow Tour: The Dr.'s Farewell" tour will run through December 2014.

Accompanying Stanley will be his band, the Clinch Mountain Boys. Various Country and Bluegrass artists will appear as supporting acts. The start of the tour coincides with Dr. Stanley's 67th anniversary as a professional performer.

He began his career in 1946 with his older brother Carter, touring and recording as the Stanley Brothers. Carter died in 1966, after which Ralph moved to center stage as a solo artist.

"What an honor it is to be a part of a musical legend and to work with my all-time hero's final musical journey," said Stanley's co-manager Josh Trivett. "Dr. Ralph is an American and an international musical icon who has influenced so many modern stars with his trademark mountain sound. Man of Constant Sorrow Tour: The Dr.'s Farewell will be a fantastic celebration of the life of Dr. Ralph, the mountain music he's made famous and his legacy that will endure through the course of time."

Over his career, Dr. Stanley has won three Grammy awards, including one as best male country vocalist, and was the first performer to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in the 21st Century. Dr. Stanley is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and a recipient of the National Medal of Arts.

The dates for the opening weekend of the "Man of Constant Sorrow Tour: The Dr.'s Farewell" include:

• Oct. 18 The Dunn Center - Rocky Mount, NC
• Oct. 19 Morehead Center - Morehead, NC
• Oct. 20 The Birchmere - Alexandria, VA
• Oct. 21 The Arts Center - Carrborro, NC

For more information about Dr. Ralph Stanley, go to www.drralphstanleymusic.com.

By Jaclyn Carter

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