Danny Paisley


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Son of Bob Paisley, brother of Michael Paisley and father of Ryan Paisley.

Danny Paisley, born in Landenberg, PA in 1959, inherited the love and talent of this music and is proud to continue the family tradition.

recipient of the IBMA [International Bluegrass Music Association] :
2009 Song of the Year: Don’t Throw Mama’s Flowers Away [on The room over mine CD-ROUN-0589]
2016 Male Vocalist of the Year

Danny first went over to Europe in 1981 to tour with Joe Val, the great Boston area mandolinist and high tenor singer, when Joe's regular singer/guitarist Dave Dillon was unable to make the trip.
Promoters in Holland were well aware of the Paisleys and asked Danny if he and his father would like to come over to Europe. They did in 1982, and in a big way-for 52 days.

Danny Paisley started playing guitar at age seven or eight. (As soon as he was big enough to finger the chords, says Bob proudly.) His debut with his Dad and Ted came at age 16.

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass play powerful, unadorned, and intense traditional bluegrass. There is no hybrid or genre-bending music here. Their combination of instrumentation and vocals convey the energy and emotion of classic bluegrass and country music. Danny’s lead vocals will captivate your senses, so much so that many prominent musicians, including Alison Krauss, have considered Danny as one of their favorite singers.   His voice combines powerful range and soulful blues with a sound like no one else in bluegrass today.

Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass generate the kind of energy and excitement that can only be found in the engine of a finely tuned sports car. The band is perhaps one of the greatest rhythm sections in bluegrass music. Riding the wave of this machine are Danny's vocals, soaring from powerhouse peaks to heart breaking whispers. I believe everything that Danny sings, and that to me is the mark of a truly gifted singer. - Dudley Connell

ALBUMS


APPEARANCES +


Various
Bluegrass Sings Paxton
2024, CD, Album, Comp, Mountain Home Music Company
Dale Ann Bradley
Kentucky For Me
2023
Lorraine Jordan (2) & Carolina Road
True Grass Again
2018, CD, Album, Pinecastle Records
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass*
That's Why I'm Lonesome
2018, CD, Album, Patuxent Music, ,
Bluegrass
Ola Belle Reed
Ola Belle Reed And Southern Mountain Music On The Mason-Dixon Line
2015, 2xCD, Album, Dust-to-Digital
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass*
Weary River
2015, CD, Album, Patuxent Music, Patuxent Music
Bill Runkle
Lonely Tonight
2015, CD, Album, Patuxent Music
A.G. & Kate
A.G. And Kate And Friends Vol. 1
2014, CDr, Album, Comp, Sheppey Records And Publications
Musicians Against Childhood Cancer*
Life Goes On
2012, 2xCD, Album, Rural Rhythm Records, ,
Bluegrass
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass*
Road Into Town
2012, CD, Album, Patuxent Music
Various
Civil War Memories
2005, CD, Comp, Wango Records
Various
True Bluegrass
2002, CD, Comp, RE, Rounder Records, ,
Bluegrass
Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass*
Forty Years Of Trouble - Live
2001, CD, Album, RE, Strictly Country Records
Various
Radio Series Volume Four
2000, CD, Album, Wango Records
Various
Plum Pitiful (Volume Two)
2000, CD, Comp, Wango Records
Bob Paisley & The Southern Grass*
Mountain Bluegrass Gospel
1996, Cass, Album, Not On Label
Bob Paisley & The Southern Grass*
Picking In Holland
1982, LP, Album, Strictly Country Records
Various
Women Of Old Time Music
1981, LP, Album, Heritage Records (7), ,
Appalachian Music
Joe Val And The New England Bluegrass Boys
Live In Holland
1981, ,
Bluegrass
Ted Lundy, Bob Paisley And The Southern Mountain Boys
Lovesick And Sorrow
1978, LP, Album, Rounder Records
Various
I'm Leaving Town Tonight
2021, CDr, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Pinecastle Recording Company, ,
Bluegrass
Various
Plum Pitiful: 20 Sad And Tragic Bluegrass Songs
2004, CD, Comp, Time Life Music
Various
Freight Trains Rides Again Volume Two
2000, CD, Album, Wango Records
Various
Memories Of Mother
1997, CD, Comp, Wango Records
Various
Freight Train Special Volume Two
1996, CD, Comp, Wango Records