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Jerry Douglas on His Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Induction, New Album ‘The Set’: ‘This Is a Band Record’

Jerry Douglas tells Billboard about his upcoming induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and the inspiration behind his new album, 'The Set.'

Over the course of nearly five decades, Douglas’s contributions and influence on genres including bluegrass, country and Americana have been indelible, thanks to his masterful, pioneering musicianship on the dobro, as well as his work as a producer (on more than 100 albums), bandleader, and songwriter. His musical dexterity made Douglas an in-demand session musician; he’s played on over 1,500 albums including projects for George Jones, Garth Brooks, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Sierra Ferrell, Dierks Bentley and James Taylor. As he has looked up to his musical forebears, Douglas has also been a mentor and champion for artists including Tuttle and Billy Strings, as the sound of bluegrass continues to broaden and evolve.

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