tag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=4Latest News2021-09-20T22:06:30-04:00Phil Leadbetterfalsetag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/67524062021-09-20T22:06:30-04:002024-03-28T01:36:40-04:00Happy Birthday To My Best Friend<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN. My best friend Steve Gulley would be 59 years old today. One of the finest men, and singers that I have ever known. First met him when we were both 12. I had a great career, and most of it involved Steve. One of the world's greatest singers, song writers, friend, husband, dad, and papaw. Gone way too soon. Miss you ol' buddy. Happy Birthday! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/503c9c6d84cfe6f6ec6f161f7ebea19c7dbec621/original/me-and-steve-22.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/66935992021-07-20T20:42:28-04:002024-02-14T02:53:53-05:002021 IBMA Award Nominations<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/66c8a60635375ee769a42b713ad9252fe1d59bb4/original/tribute-gulley.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I am very thankful and humbel to be nominated in 3 categories for The IBMA final ballot. I am so thankful and appreciative to all the fans and IBMA voting members that find me worthy of this attention. There are so many awesome players out there that deserve to be here. I will have to say that I an most proud for the 2 nominations of the song "Resurrection Morning". This song was written by Mark Wheeler following the death of my best friend ever Steve Gulley. Steve would be very proud of this recording. Steve always saw himself as being transparent. He just did not know or realize all the fans he had, and how much he was loved by everyone who knew him. Thanks Barry Abernathy for calling and including me on this song. It was certainly a room full of some of Steve's best friends that came and played to honor him that morning in the studio. I was very blessed and humbled to help honor my friend on this recording. All for Steve! Very much missed by everyone who knew him. (1962-2020) </p>
<p>Thank you sincerely, </p>
<p>Phil </p>
<p>RESOPHONIC GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR <br>JERRY DOUGLAS <br>ANDY HALL <br>ROB ICKES <br>PHIL LEADBETTER <br>JUSTIN MOSES </p>
<p>COLLABORATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR </p>
<p>“In the Resurrection Morning” <br>Artists: Sacred Reunion featuring Doyle Lawson, Vince Gill, Barry Abernathy, Tim Stafford, Mark Wheeler, Jim VanCleve, Phil Leadbetter, Jason Moore <br>Songwriter: Mark Wheeler <br>Producers: Barry Abernathy, Jim VanCleve, Dottie Leonard Miller <br>Label: Billy Blue Records </p>
<p>GOSPEL RECORDING OF THE YEAR </p>
<p>“In the Resurrection Morning” <br>Artists: Sacred Reunion featuring Doyle Lawson, Vince Gill, Barry Abernathy, Tim Stafford, Mark Wheeler, Jim VanCleve, Phil Leadbetter, Jason Moore <br>Songwriter: Mark Wheeler <br>Producers: Barry Abernathy, Jim VanCleve, Dottie Leonard Miller <br>Label: Billy Blue Records </p>
<p> </p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/66758392021-07-01T05:46:32-04:002023-12-10T14:49:18-05:00The New Masters Of Slide "Spider Sessions" is out!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/74b242991f05a38c632b2a9c587d8c6c1fce9dab/original/mob-cd-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />THE NEW MASTERS OF SLIDE "SPIDER SESSIONS" CD IS OUT !</p>
<p>After nearly a year of planning and organization, the new Masters OF Slide "Spider Sessions" is out on Mountain Home Records! 24 tracks featuring 25 of today's best players: </p>
<p>*1.JOHNNY BELLAR <br>*2. GREG BOOTH <br> 3. BRUCE BOUTON <br>*3. CURTIS BURCH <br>*4. ABBY GARDNER <br>*5. ANDY HALL <br>*6.JIMMY HEFFERNAN <br>*7.GARY HULTMAN <br>*8.ROB ICKES <br>*9. GAVIN LARGENT & CORY WALKER <br>*10. PHIL LEADBETTER <br>*11. MATT LEADBETTER <br>*12. LEROY MACK <br>*13. JUSTIN MOSES <br>*14 JIMMY STEWART <br>*15. FERRELL STOWE <br>*16.JOSH SWIFT <br>*17.FRED TRAVERS <br>*18. SALLY VAN METER & ORVILLE JOHNSON <br>*19. MIKE WITCHER <br>*20. STEVE TOTH <br>*21. BILLY CARDINE <br>*22. ROGER WILLIAMS <br>*24 JIMMY STEWART</p>
<p>Order yours today right here from the STORE: <a contents="Order Your CD Here:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.unclephilonline.com/store">Order Your CD Here:</a></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/64984022020-12-13T09:57:12-05:002023-12-10T14:18:58-05:00New Video: "Avery Stokes"<p><a contents="Avery Strokes (Writers: Alan Bibey and Jason Burleson)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyFyYGYLVMo" target="_blank">Avery Strokes (Writers: Alan Bibey and Jason Burleson)</a></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/64983992020-12-13T09:40:49-05:002024-03-28T01:36:40-04:00New Video: "One Way Rider" (Writer: Rodney Crowell)<p><span class="font_regular"><span class="font_regular">Here is one of our videos from the new CD "Swing For The Fences". This song is called "One Way Rider". Enjoy ! <a contents="One Way Rider" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRi2W4Ox4Tg">One Way Rider</a></span></span></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/64757282020-11-12T09:16:36-05:002024-02-29T07:00:31-05:00Stuff And Things<p><span class="font_regular">Well the Covidi19 is still going around like crazy, and has really prevented hardly any live shows. I know we are all looking forward to 2021, but please don't let this year slip away. We still have holidays ahead, and you just never know when it might be the last time you see someone. I am ready for 2021 myself, but I still think there is alot good in 2020. We slipped over to Columbus, NC to do a couple of videos for the new CD. We did videos on "One Way Rider" and also "Avery Stokes". We have a really nice tribute to our buddy Steve Gulley that we lost a few months back. We are searching for a new member. It won't be easy....Steve left huge shoes to fill. Hopefully we will have that member soon, and will report it here when we do. </span></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/64230612020-09-02T13:21:09-04:002023-12-10T12:15:48-05:00Steve Gulley Passes<p>I am so sorry to be so late posting this. My best friend of 45 years, Steve Gulley passed away on August 18, 2020 at 9:08 PM here in Knoxville at The University Of Tennessee due to Pancreatic Cancer.. He was my best friend. I first met Steve in 1974 at a concert in Maryville, TN. He was in a group backing up legendary Dobro Player Josh Graves. Josh had invited me up on stage to pick a song. That was when I first met Steve. We had been friends, and best friends for 45 years. Later in life, he and I..along with mandolin master Alan Bibey formed the group Grasstowne. After 2 albums there, I departed to join The Whites. Steve left after 3 albums to join The Dale Ann Bradley Band. I joined The Dale Ann Bradley Band a couple years later. We both spent a couple of years there, until he departed to form his own band, Steve Gulley And New Pinnacle. I departed about a year later, and left to for my own band called Phil Leadbetter And The All-Stars Of Bluegrass. Steve also became a member of that group as a "side gig" along with Alan Bibey, Jason Burleson and Claire Lynch. After Claire's departure as she relocated to canada, we hired in Robert Hale (who had been a founding member along with me of the group Wildfire) came in to play. These were all side-jobs by all these guys in addition to their bands (Alan Bibey And Grasstowne, Steve Gulley And New Pinnacle, Robert Hale Abd Wildfire, and Jason Burleson with Blue Highway). Steve's passing has been a huge shock to all of us, and we are still searching for words to say. Please keep The Gulley Family in your prayers. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/503c9c6d84cfe6f6ec6f161f7ebea19c7dbec621/original/me-and-steve-22.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/63891032020-07-21T20:20:59-04:002024-02-29T04:10:45-05:00The New CD Is Finished. Get Your Tracks HERE :<p>The new Phil Leadbetter And The Allstars Of Bluegrass is finished and should be available for purchase soon. In the mean time, you can get some advance tracks right here at the link below.</p>
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<p><a contents="New Phil Leadbetter And The Allstars Of Bluegrass Tracks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://found.ee/allstarsofbluegrass?fbclid=IwAR2OZGa4q7BJD8eM5VIHdJM4AeAD6ROnkD-U-qP0RitNE2OgcmXIH1OP-cA">New Phil Leadbetter And The Allstars Of Bluegrass Tracks</a></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/63374722020-05-31T19:55:45-04:002023-12-10T13:59:15-05:00My Old Guitar Finally Made It Home<p>I bought an RQ Jones from Jerry Douglas back in 1982. I just got it back 38 years later. I sold it to a guy in 1986, and then that guy sold it to Jerry Douglas a few years later. That guitar has been to some cool places. It was the "imposter" for Jerry's guitar at The Country Music Hall Of Fame in Nashville, TN when Jerry decided he wanted to take him out of the HOF and play it, and he would replace it with my guitar. They were almost exact except mine had a bound fingerboard. No one ever seemed to catch it! So glad to finally get it back and bring it home<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/e523bd3b73ceb2ec98f53c0d48b3abdcc43508f1/original/rq-jones.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/065790d0bbe28fb7d5bdc4213a7de1cb29061502/original/jones-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/71c9f602b154e5824fe14fb8dc5c91b5cfb94434/original/jone-hof-letter.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/63374712020-05-31T19:45:52-04:002024-03-27T17:37:19-04:00New CD is almost finished !<p>Phil Leadbetter And The All-Stars Of Bluegrass "Swing For The fences" CD is almost done. Mixing and mastering is done, and waiting for a release date. I will let you know that date soon.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/2584b5f9a58e984d11e9b7e5dbc7a8411e1afda3/original/band1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/62167532020-02-15T21:43:50-05:002024-01-20T03:14:20-05:00Bluegrass Today Article And Track Premiere<p>A very nice article in Bluegrass Today. Read below:</p>
<p><a contents="Phil Leadbetter And The All-Stars Of Bluegrass Track Premiere. " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bluegrasstoday.com/track-premiere-from-phil-leadbetter-the-allstars-of-bluegrass/">Phil Leadbetter And The All-Stars Of Bluegrass Track Premiere. </a></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/62012372020-02-02T23:12:01-05:002023-12-10T12:59:14-05:002020 SPBGMA "Dobro Player Of The Year"<p>I want to thank all voting members who voted me the 2020 SPBGMA "Dobro Player Of The Year". It is a true honor !!!!</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/61745542020-01-26T14:30:55-05:002023-12-10T14:26:06-05:00Working On New Allstars Of Bluegrass CD !<p>We have been working this past week on the new Allstars Of Bluegrass CD at Eastwood Studios in Galax, VA. Very proud of the songs we have laid down this week. We also did out CD and promo photo shoot. Will share some of these photos with you as soon as they are released. Lot's more to come!</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/59970502019-12-08T19:10:25-05:002024-02-13T13:30:36-05:00MORE IBMA AWARDS PHOTOS<p>Here is a couple more photos from the 2019 IBMA Awards Show from The Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, NC<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/58b3abd59a86d6e8ad71b31bf21d50bb664571ad/original/78759597-10217481490243972-8227705060369367040-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/4d1536d1dff7d1f180557ee90642c3f3a7b0d7b8/original/78815174-10217481489803961-4706048588814221312-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/59376602019-10-24T14:08:24-04:002023-12-10T13:01:18-05:00Tennessee / Mississippi State Halftime Performance With The Pride Of The Southland Band<p>It was a real honor to play at halftime during the Tennessee / Mississippi State Football game on October 12th at Neyland Stadium with my dear friends Steve Gulley, Gary "Biscuit" Davis, Matt Flake, Bryan Turner and Gary Robinson. Very surreal to be standing on that field in front of the largest crowd I have ever performed in front of. Hope to do it again...the crowd loved it! What a HUGE bucket list item checked off !!!!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/de5af5b9e9a5f516b8bbc2e73c4b5fce3a4d88c9/original/72339908-10157858151113413-4205154070937206784-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/72e8516d3ef2d5935e788b48635e383e663e36c1/original/72690014-10218947866080913-6818885693415096320-n-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/fec2a4b9530f0a6ad77547a106b72d1e04b758da/original/73206668-10218951878821229-4790438262319611904-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/c65144662adb2849803c7f7d15ab98f22c58e0a9/original/72056283-10214753379689557-912597146430078976-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/59146272019-10-03T18:10:06-04:002023-12-10T13:39:33-05:00Playing The Iconic Mike Auldridge Guitar<p>Certainly a bucket list item for me. I had seen and heard this iconic guitar on many records/CDs during my life. The first time when I was only 11 years old. I finally got to play it for the first time during the IBMA. Bucket list item !<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/31ebc0b9c46e2beb13e3bcb8d6cc0738d0105981/original/71401964-1463573840476268-2225351594055041024-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/59146242019-10-03T18:02:03-04:002024-03-12T16:12:01-04:002019 IBMA "Resonator Guitar Player Of The Year"<p>Well......I am a little late announcing, but as of September 26th, I was voted IBMA "Resonator Guitar Player Of The Year". This came as a huge shock to me. I had just got the news 1 week earlier that I was in remission after return of my cancer this past Summer which almost took my life. I am now a 5-time survivor. Winning the IBMA Award was just icing on the cake. Turned a bad year into a great year for me. God has been good to me.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/c8d4de0deb8e606fd372f79bf827a85a5f1c70e7/original/70869966-10220689156997655-6615457097175793664-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/81cf3d2a9a2fab1a3b4fb96c35d161aa95cfdf7a/original/70983837-10220689157557669-4192748233996369920-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/56964852019-03-27T11:05:53-04:002023-12-10T14:06:01-05:00The Allstar's Of Bluegrass In Studio<p>Phil Leadbetter And The Allstar's Of Bluegrass has started on their first debut CD for Pinecastle Records. Phil has recorded 7 CDs with them over the last couple of decades. Project is being recorded at Eastwood Studios in Cana, VA with engineer Wes Easter. Looking forward to get our first band recording out. We have some great material. Stay tuned.</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/56056162019-01-21T13:33:21-05:002023-12-10T13:55:00-05:00The New "Phil Leadbetter" Signature Recording King Reso Guitar is out !!!<p>Very pleased that after nearly 5 years of design and development, the new Recording King "Phil Leadbetter" Signature Resonator Guitar has been released to the public. This is an awesome guitar at a very affordable price. They are selling fast! Be sure and check them out. You will be amazed at what a nice guitar at such a incredible price!! www.recordingking.com<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/bfe0c7805a8e352b134ec72fbcbd649f7f0bc795/original/rk-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/54527412018-10-02T19:55:05-04:002023-12-10T14:30:17-05:00Another Big Allstars Concert Coming To The Clayton Center!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/c5282a9e3cd71f2023e50300b6be7d5042b3e924/original/rlnutttheatre.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Many of you came to the last Allstars show at The Clayton Center in 2015. It was a huge success. WDVX has decided to do it again. Another WDVX "World Class Bluegrass" with Phil Leadbetter and The Allstars Of Bluegrass with Special Guests John Cowan (former member of The Newgrass Revival, and current member of The Doobie Brothers) and from "THE VOICE" 1st runner-up Emily Ann Roberts from Season 9 (Team Blake). Also Phil Leadbetter, Steve Gulley, Alan Bibey, Jason Burleson, Adam Haynes, Mike Bub, Matt Leadbetter, Darrin and Brooke Aldridge, Carley Arrowood, Kenny and Amanda Smith and others. Concert will take place on November 30, 2018. Hope you will make plans to attend for a great night of music. www.WDVX.com</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/54418562018-09-24T16:58:55-04:002024-03-06T21:57:42-05:00The Oak Ridge Boys<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/123479297eacef789a94af5bc0accff9f05fe31a/original/oak-ridge-boys-tweet.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/6681d3af4bf9f889994df28713cf5173aa88ab3f/original/joe-bonsall-tweet.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Great seeing my friend Joe Bonsall and the rest of The Oak Ridge Boys this past Friday in Pigeon Forge, TN. A great bunch of guys, and a super group!!!!</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/54177492018-09-06T15:12:15-04:002024-03-19T02:06:42-04:00Original Wildfire Reunion Coming In 2019 !<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/e6ea3d5f21b1b9499a5aa2a66c14cd4e995dafaf/original/wildfire.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Very proud to be part of a reunion of the original formation of Wildfire. This will take place on June 12, 2019 at The Bill Monroe Music Park in Beanblossom, IN. Original members will be Phil Leadbetter, Robert Hale, Darrell Webb, Curt Chapman and Barry Crabtree. The last time this band played with all original members was in 2006. Hoping to do more shows with this band, and possibly another recording. Make plans to come and see us !</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/53776782018-08-07T10:43:14-04:002023-12-10T12:57:21-05:00Thanks again for this years 2018 Final Ballot nomination !<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/803869a0caaab2ce0b070977d493d9930c23c608/original/37794330-10213845478745957-4742767771761246208-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/53149782018-06-24T17:07:51-04:002024-01-13T23:50:20-05:00Kamp Kaufman 2018<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/511558f311f3290ac4b75d7f7f05119b97d3c160/original/35855905-2034094973288854-378765898749575168-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Sure had a great time this year teaching Dobro class at Kamp Kaufman during Bluegrass Week. Looking forward to being there again in 2019 !</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/52620692018-05-28T18:28:25-04:002023-12-10T12:31:20-05:00Camp Germany 2018<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/4683d3962b36d0da2d50972579491007b642ac0a/original/2018-germany-camp.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I was very pleased to teach again this year at Bluegrass Camp Germany just outside of Munich, Germany in the Bavarian town of Fischbachau. Always great to be there will all my European friends!</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/51389072018-03-20T21:41:52-04:002022-08-11T03:15:05-04:00The New "Phil Leadbetter" Signature Recording King Reso Guitar<p> </p>
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<p><a contents="The New Recording King Prototype" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g8vJi4t8Ek"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/f8a3a6ce7ecb192243edddec871b62df650f23e8/original/new-dobro.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The New Recording King </a>Press Video Demo. CLICK HERE</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/51388672018-03-20T21:15:05-04:002024-03-19T06:18:00-04:00What's Going On <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/ab00948d1afb17e34c8b089361afbc2712531230/original/wolfe-dobro1.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well, got a lot of things going on to update you on. First off, I finally got my hip replacement on March 6th 2018. I am already doing better, and having less pain. I am working to get everything together to start on the first "All-Stars Of Bluegrass" CD which should debut a couple of cuts this Summer on the Pinecastle label. I was able to locate and purchase my original Wolfe #17 Resontaor guitar. I sold this guitar around 1994 when I got my deal with Rich & Tayloy. This guitar had been gone nearly 25 years. The last time I saw it was in Seattle, WA several years back. I recently found it on Ebay, and now in California. I was able to purchase it, and now it is back home !! We are getting alot closer on The Recording King Resonator Guitar. Hopefully, it will be out by the Summer NAMM show this year in Nashville. And the last really great thing.....as of the last part of February, my cancer us still in remission !! Praise the Lord !!</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/50350612018-01-21T08:48:22-05:002023-12-10T11:52:01-05:00The Allstars Of Bluegrass Coming To Joe Val On Saturday 2/17<p>Looking forward to being at The Joe Val BG Festival with The Allstars Of Bluegrass. Band for that show will feature Claire Lynch, Steve Gulley, Alan Bibey, Jason Burleson and Me. We will be doing one set there. Hope you will make plans to attend this great festival. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/c6a925a9b2e7dd40aa7296c281f54639c8f1e464/original/joe-val.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/49424332017-11-21T09:53:12-05:002023-12-10T14:33:56-05:00"The All-Stars Of Bluegrass" At The WDVX 20th Anniversart<p>The "All-Stars Of Bluegrass" appeared at The WDVX radio 20 Year Anniversary Concert at The Bijou Theater in Knoxville, TN on Friday, November 17th. Band featured: Phil Leadbetter, Steve Gulley, Alan Bibey, Claire Lynch, Paul Brewster, Adam Haynes, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Missy Raines and Jason Burleson. The band played to a sold out crowd. WATCH VIDEO BELOW. THE ALL-STARS PERFORMANCE IS AT: 00:06:00 (6 Minutes) AND THE 2nd SET AT: 1:48:00 (1 Hour and 48 Minutes)</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/49424212017-11-21T09:35:24-05:002022-08-11T03:16:07-04:00Live Video "The All-Stars Of Bluegrass" From The Bijou Theater / Complete Concert WDVX 20th Anniversary Celebration<p><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="315" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWDVXradio%2Fvideos%2F10155072357240754%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="560"></iframe></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/49293872017-11-12T09:26:37-05:002024-02-08T10:18:26-05:00Leaving Flashback<p>I want to announce that after nearly 3 years on the road with Flashback, I am no longer a member of that group. I had a great time traveling and playing music with all the guys, and recording our first album "Foxhounds And Fiddles". I was proud to be a founding member of that band, but at this time in my life I am ready to move on to other musical paths and ideas. One plan is to finally start my own band. I have been a founding member of several bands (Wildfire, Grasstowne and Flashback), but never my own. Time to finally do this. Look for new music in 2018.</p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/48834262017-10-09T11:52:19-04:002023-12-10T12:05:31-05:00NEW Recording King "Phil Leadbetter" Signature Guitar Prototype<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/f8a3a6ce7ecb192243edddec871b62df650f23e8/original/new-dobro.jpg?1507564047" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The new Recording King "Phil Leadbetter" Signature Guitar ptototype. Guitar should be available for public sale soon. Check out Jerry Douglas giving it a spin<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="1-mByaPqBQg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/1-mByaPqBQg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1-mByaPqBQg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/48834222017-10-09T11:40:06-04:002023-12-10T11:40:40-05:00Jerry Douglas giving Phil's new Recording King guitar a "test drive" !<p><a contents='Jerry Douglas Trying Out New Recording King "Phil Leadbetter" Prototype' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-mByaPqBQg&feature=youtu.be">Jerry Douglas Trying Out New Recording King "Phil Leadbetter" Prototype</a></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/48556912017-09-18T20:43:25-04:002024-02-01T05:05:36-05:00Thanks to all IBMA voting members. <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/fb2ed92a2f132ab3a3b100c91dc0c645d5605bf4/original/image.jpeg?1505781772" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/48043962017-08-06T11:18:14-04:002024-02-28T09:54:55-05:00Thanks again IBMA members !<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/49b260bc82ec40c6397c9027d57ecc17f922c810/original/image.jpeg?1502032663" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/47331862017-06-04T15:53:59-04:002023-12-10T13:43:11-05:00Bluegrass Camp Germany 2018<p>I am pleased to announce that I have been invited back to Bluegrass Camp Germany in 2018 as part of their teaching staff. Next year will make my 5th year there teaching dobro. The camp will run from May 10-13 2018 in Fischbachau, Germany which is outside of Munich. Please come join us !<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/40e6b2499ea1ae5f83d3984b63e1684d40a77bc3/original/cgclass2017.jpg?1496606028" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/45274852016-12-27T19:18:50-05:002023-12-10T11:47:56-05:00"Foxhounds And Fiddles" Coming In Early 2017 !<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/dfbd2efe1beaf93ea6e77f3844fa505be41a1202/original/flashback-cd-cover.jpg?1482884317" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/44545192016-11-06T11:57:51-05:002023-12-10T14:27:46-05:00Tracking Complete For New Flashback CD !<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/fd867b4ddae61dd8660b44c378210e1abbdef579/original/session-nov-5-2016.jpg?1478451376" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Had a great time in the studio the last few days finishing up the new Flashback CD. So glad for this one to get out. Looks like the first part of 2017 will be the release date.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/44174122016-10-13T11:00:37-04:002023-12-10T11:55:16-05:00Interview With Phil Leadbetter / PODCAST<p>This is a great interview with "Lessons With Troy". We discuss alot about my life, playing, family, illness, etc. Please check it out.<br><br><a contents='Interview "Phil Leadbetter" Podcast' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbwxMKpkAZs&feature=share">Interview "Phil Leadbetter" Podcast</a></p>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/44174102016-10-13T10:54:38-04:002024-02-19T02:21:33-05:00Flashback and New Upcoming CDWe have had a great season with Flashback. Made lots of new fans this Summer. Excited to be getting back into the studio in November to finish up our new CD. Very excited for you guys to hear our new music !! Stay tuned for more info and sample tracks.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/41837092016-05-16T20:36:56-04:002023-12-10T11:48:14-05:00FISHMAN PRODUCTSVery happy to have signed as an endorsee for Fishman Products. They make the very best music electronics. So glad to be working with them. Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/40942052016-03-18T07:45:27-04:002024-02-22T08:00:00-05:00New Band Flashback / 1st single to radioWell, we finally have the new band up and running. We are called "FLASHBACK". We toured last year as this group with J.D Crowe. After Crowe retired in the Fall of 2015, we decided to keep the band going. We are in the studio working on a new CD for Pinecastle Records. The 1st single is "Foxhounds And Fiddles". This is a tune written by Richard Bennet and Don Rigsby. You can read more about the new band, and also hear some of the additional tracks at:<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/ae44de2a94e678f2f7e3ad78ba8b640b79c6b48b/original/best-promo3.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents="Flashback Official Website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.FBband.com">Flashback Official Website</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/39694752016-01-03T12:03:23-05:002023-12-10T13:08:11-05:00Best Wishes For 2016I would like to take time to wish everyone a very happy 2016. Looking to be a busy year for me. I will be doing several instruction camps this year including Kamp Kaufman, Bluegrass Camp Germany and LMU Bluegrass Camp. Look for me on the road with The Dale Ann Bradley Band along with another upcoming project and new CD. Hoping to be healthy this year and be able to perform at places I had to cancel in the past. Cancer is clear, so I am focusing on getting back to life again. I will still require treatments every 2 weeks at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN, but I think I can make it all work in order to be able to still play. Again, thanks to everyone for all your support of me and my family this year. God Bless !!Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/39401212015-11-29T15:35:23-05:002023-12-10T12:06:43-05:00Induction To Atlanta Country Music Hall Of FameVery honored to be inducted into The Atlanta Country Music Hall Of Fame on November 28, 2015. I had lived in a suburb of Atlanta when I was just a kid around 1966-67. Great to be honored by such a wonderful organization. A dream come true !<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/091a2bb18a660772d9d7504252cc0e91c5ec3ba3/original/hof.jpg?1448829298" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/39261572015-11-19T19:09:06-05:002023-12-10T14:11:05-05:00CANCER FREE 3XI am very happy to announce that as of October 1, 2015, I am once again cancer free. This makes me a 3-time survivor!!! I have been in a clinical trials program at Vanderbilt in which I have been taking a reseach drug called "Nivolumaub" ( also known as Opdivo. I will remain on a maintenance dose for the rest of my life. Very happy how quickly the drug has taken care of my Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Recovery is still gonna be a slow process due to all the past chemotherapy I have received. Thanks for all your support and you prayers. Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/38448262015-09-06T22:14:55-04:002022-05-24T05:55:43-04:002015 IBMA NOMINATIONSVery proud to make the final ballot at this year's 2015 International Bluegrass Music Association's Awards in the following categories:<br> "Dobro Player Of The Year"<br> "Best Liner Notes For A Recorded CD" for my liner notes from "The Next Move"<br><br>Thanks to everyone who voted !!Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/38032912015-08-04T16:25:29-04:002023-09-01T12:58:29-04:00LaRoche France August 1, 2015<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/3e9a1fc3b07a90b137bfaf0c55bf77d0926327b1/original/image.jpg?1438719769" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/f85ec27323d9382915b7f2f11808b841715a946e/original/image.jpg?1438719783" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/a268c06973e91cb6afd89ae03e1dd4f9aa317599/original/image.jpg?1438719774" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/4a13ee637248225a9ce26b21d001fb7026fc7c4a/original/image.jpg?1438719779" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Had a great time in LaRoche, France as a performer at The LaRoche Bluegrass Festival with Dale Ann Bradley and Kim Fox. Awesome time, and great crowds !!</div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/f85ec27323d9382915b7f2f11808b841715a946e/original/image.jpg?1438719783" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/37119782015-05-24T07:41:36-04:002023-12-10T12:05:38-05:00Dollywood Bluegrass and BBQ w/ Jerry Douglas and Shawn Camp<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/652d3192670dd83e301aefbaf72997090994c356/original/phil-jerry-shawn.jpg?1432467624" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/36179042015-03-23T09:24:10-04:002022-05-28T07:19:40-04:00Nice Article In Strictly Country TodayVery nice article in Strictly Country today by Gina Singerhouse <br><br><a contents="Phil Leadbetter Article" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.strictly-country.com/PhilLeadbetter.html">Phil Leadbetter Article</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/36179002015-03-23T09:17:48-04:002022-05-20T01:41:25-04:00Spring Is Here !!!Spring is here, and the festival season is starting up. Hope to see you somewhere this Summer. Check my tour dates to see where I will be.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/35902742015-03-10T23:32:54-04:002023-12-10T12:35:18-05:00J.D Crowe And The New South "Flashback" Band Reunion Tour<a contents='J.D Crowe "Flashback" Band Official Website' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jdcroweflashback.com">J.D Crowe "Flashback" Band Official Website</a>Proud to announce that J.D Crowe And The New South "Flashback" Band will be playing tour dates. The "Flashback" version of the band is celebrating the 20th year anniversary of the "Flashback" CD which received a Grammy nomination in 1995 for "Best Bluegrass Album". You can get more booking information and dates at www.jdcroweflashback.com<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/66d588041cb2169d0b12b57632cfd317d9d55215/original/newsouth-color.jpg?1423184534" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/35254432015-02-12T11:49:41-05:002023-11-14T09:08:21-05:00Article In The HubNice article in The Hub:<br><br><a contents="Being A Successful Musician" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/artist-interviews/lesson-learned-successful-musicians-offer-insights-on-their-craft">Being A Successful Musician</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/35004552015-02-02T19:25:46-05:002022-05-20T01:41:54-04:00CD Release Show At The Clayton CenterHad an awesome time for my CD release concert at The Clayton Center in Maryville, TN. We had a full house who were very receptive. A few photos below.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/a54db998903405df93168b94228f5f0a51f65b55/original/ken3.jpg?1422922913" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/6970e7e1beeaf8a07c46ffa1660e64d7ee06b92d/original/gene.jpg?1422922929" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/d762893040ef6af2f7f21fd3236cee6c6e85aec2/original/ken-mellons.jpg?1422922966" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/b82e2c1627c070d71d63a90c5264409c8b7587dd/original/band1.jpg?1422923071" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/6ab9f08f5558f447ace463171c239e167aee7ca6/original/crowe11.jpg?1422923077" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34965132015-01-30T19:57:19-05:002022-05-20T01:42:02-04:00Knoxville News Sentinel Story 1-30-15Nice story written in today's news by my friend and entertainment writer Wayne Bledsoe:<br><br><a contents="Phil Leadbetter Interview from Knoxville News Sentinel 1-30-15" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.knoxnews.com/knoxville/music/phil-leadbetters-next-move-is-getting-back-to-living_89691957">Phil Leadbetter Interview from Knoxville News Sentinel 1-30-15</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34964922015-01-30T19:54:26-05:002023-12-10T12:05:09-05:00TV Interview about my cancer journey and upcoming concertNice story yesterday from WVLT-TV.<br><br><a contents="Phil Leadbetter TV Story" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Our-Town-Special-Edition-1-29-15-290258101.html?device=phone&c=y">Phil Leadbetter TV Story</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34734242015-01-18T20:33:02-05:002023-12-10T13:52:47-05:002015 SPBGMA NominationVery honored to be nominated this year for the 2015 SPBGMA "Dobro Performer Of The Year". Awards will be held the 1st week of February in Nashville, TNPhil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34538092015-01-06T10:08:13-05:002022-05-20T01:42:51-04:00Cancer Free !!After a 4 year battle with cancer which consisted of lots of chemo, many surgeries, and a failed stem cell transplant, i had a PET scan yesterday which showed that I am 100% cancer free......I've been waiting for this day. Lot's of answered prayers !!!!!!Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34511902015-01-04T11:40:48-05:002022-08-11T11:23:25-04:00Phil Leadbetter's CD Release Concert Lineup<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/f04e1ed52a80bdc4bbd9a6a86b89729fe6c52f99/original/ken-mellons.jpg?1420389331" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/40998b67402b9546e93a6f15e71434fd2012d29e/original/steve-wariner.jpg?1420389208" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Here's a complete lineup of the artists who will appear at Phil's CD Release Concert on January 31, 2015 at The Clayton Center in Maryville, TN:<br>ARTISTS TO PERFORM:<br>Steve Wariner<br>Ken Mellons<br>Shawn Camp<br>Gene Johnson<br>J.D Crowe<br>Dale Ann Bradley<br>Kenny Smith<br>Amanda Smith<br>Mike Bub<br>Steve Gulley<br>Paul Brewster<br>Don Rigsby<br>Cory Walker<br>Sierra Hull<br>Steve Thomas<br>Matt Leadbetter<br>Curt Chapman<br>Richard Bennett<br>And More !!<br><br>Get your tickets at to following link: http://www.wdvx.com/event/world-class-bluegrass/Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34457362014-12-30T18:19:57-05:002022-06-01T21:11:20-04:002015 Florida Mini TourPhil Leadbetter, Dale Ann Bradley and Steve Gulley 2015 Florida mini-tour with Special Guest's The Walker Brothers<br><br>Friday 1/9 Brandenton, FL Mixon Farms<br>Saturday, 1/10 Bushnell, FL Hollowpoint Farms (Phil, Dale Ann and Steve only)<br>Sunday 1/11 Brandon, FL First United Methodist Church of BrandonPhil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/34457072014-12-30T18:07:01-05:002022-05-10T08:25:56-04:00Thanks GHS. You guys are the BEST !<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/5a7d7e948b0bffe55bb30a836304f40eb0990a54/original/ghs.jpg?1419980692" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/33976692014-12-14T11:26:37-05:002022-05-28T03:50:12-04:00"I'm A Ramblin' Rolling Stone is #2 This Week !!<span class="font_large">"I'm A Ramblin' Rolling Stone" featuring John Cowan and Sam Bush from my new CD came on the Bluegrass Today weekly chart at #2 !! Very proud of this song, and hoping it will climb another spot. Thanks to all the radio DJs who have been playing it.</span>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/33510372014-12-02T15:04:23-05:002022-05-24T03:59:28-04:00J.D Crowe And The New South "Flashback" Band Just Added To Lineup<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/ebd3df9053e12c86fa1e4fa3a5dda8a99eb846d6/original/crowe22.jpg?1417550142" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">In 1995, I was very blessed to be part of the J.D Crowe And The New South album "Flashback" which earned a GRAMMY Nomination at The 37th GRAMMY Awards. We called that band the "Flashback" band. I'm proud to say we will have a reunion of all the original members at my CD release celebration on January 31st 2015</span>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/33507902014-12-02T12:14:58-05:002022-05-20T01:53:53-04:00TICKETS ON SALE NOW !!!<span class="font_large">Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Phil Leadbetter CD Release Celebration sponsored by WDVX as part of their "World Class Bluegrass" series. You can purchase your ticket at the link below:<br><br><a contents="GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ev8.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ATU%3ACL15%3AM013115%3A&linkID=tixunlimited&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=&RSRC=CL&RDAT=CL">GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/efd8264222dba2475946a6da47bcf8a6c3ac7940/original/world-class-bg.jpg?1416528055" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/33137922014-11-21T09:37:02-05:002022-05-27T05:45:00-04:00Bluegrass Today Chart - "I've Never Seen A Love That Wasn't Blind" is #1<span class="font_large">"I've Never Seen A Love That Wasn't Blind (writers: Tim Stafford and Steve Gulley) is #1 this week on the singles chart. Just one month since street date. </span><br><br><br><br><a contents="Bluegrass Today Weekly Chart November 21 2014" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluegrasstoday.com/chart/">Bluegrass Today Weekly Chart November 21 2014</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/33114892014-11-20T19:01:13-05:002022-05-30T04:02:36-04:00"The Next Move" CD Release Concert Coming !!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/efd8264222dba2475946a6da47bcf8a6c3ac7940/original/world-class-bg.jpg?1416528055" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32822082014-11-14T09:12:22-05:002024-02-17T02:33:02-05:00Bluegrass Today Chart - "I've Never Seen A Love That Wasn't Blind" is #5The Bluegrass Today Chart shows that "I've Never seen A Love That Wasn't Blind" from the new CD "The Next Move" has jumped 12 spots since last week to the #5 spot for weekly airplay. So glad to see this. Please ask your DJs to keep playing this one !!!!<br><br><a contents="Bluegrass Today Chart November 14th" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluegrasstoday.com/chart/">Bluegrass Today Chart November 14th</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32812732014-11-13T18:03:27-05:002024-01-24T12:24:16-05:00October Sirius/XM ChartVery proud to announce that the new Cd is doing very well on the SiriusXM Chart for the month of October:<br><br>Singles Chart:: Tied for # 2. "I've Never Seen A Love That Wasn't Blind<br>Album Chart: Tied for #13Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32806482014-11-13T14:14:22-05:002024-03-10T13:13:12-04:00Phil Leadbetter's CD Release Concert Coming January 31, 2015 To The Clayton Center in Maryville, TN !!WDVX "World Class Bluegrass" will present a CD release concert on January 31st 2015 at The Clayton Center in Maryville, TN for Phil's new CD "The Next Move" on Pinecastle Records. The Clayton center is a state of the art facility for live music concerts in a theater setting. Allstar lineup to be announced soon with many unannounced SURPRISE GUESTS. Tickets to go on sale soon. We hope you will make plans to attend this wonderful event. More information to be posted soon.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/34daaed2ee858c6425e87dfe380924e1356809b3/original/cca-mainhall3.jpg?1415905954" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/2e3ed3e6d4258b730c05e4be1070c6a057f364a1/original/wdvx-world-class-bluegrass-68.jpeg?1415905961" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32504572014-10-25T17:18:23-04:002023-12-10T11:51:11-05:00Phil's New GHS String Artist Page<a contents="Phil Leadbetter GHS Custon Strings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ghsstrings.com/users/2591368">Phil Leadbetter GHS Custon Strings</a>Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32370692014-10-17T08:37:46-04:002024-02-14T08:32:35-05:003 Songs On The Bluegrass Today ChartHappy with this mornings chart action for the new CD. 3 songs on the chart. This is from Bluegrass Today:<br><br>#10 HOLE IN THE EARTH w/ Steve Wariner<br>#19 PULL THE TRIGGER w/Shawn Camp<br>#20 I'VE NEVER SEEN A LOVE THAT WASN'T BLIND w/Steve Gulley and Dale Ann Bradley.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32315372014-10-14T10:09:30-04:002024-03-28T01:26:53-04:00"The Next Move" Released Today !!!!Well......finally after nearly 2 years of planning and recording, Phil's new CD "The Next Move" has been released on Pinecastle Records. It can be purchased at most places that carry music CDs including Amazon and also itunes. I hope you will get your copy today !Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/32183662014-10-05T12:11:45-04:002024-03-28T01:29:01-04:00Phil Leadbetter wins 2014 IBMA "Dobro Player Of The Year"<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/147393/92aeca14a1afea2e85582fbd06d46c7324752136/original/image.jpg?1412525356" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Congrats Phil Leadbetter. 2014 IBMA "Dobro Player Of The Year". Only 1 of 3 people to ever win this award. Phil also won this in 2005.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/31899872014-09-16T17:50:15-04:002024-03-28T01:30:00-04:00THE NEW CD IS IN !!!The new CD has arrived, and ready to ship. You can order in the "STORE" section.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/31729692014-09-05T10:04:57-04:002024-03-28T01:31:07-04:00Just Added Clips From The New Album To Music Clips PageCheck out clips from each song on the new album "THE NEXT MOVE" on our MUSIC CLIPS page. If you like what you hear, order your own autographed copy from our store. Shipping soon !!Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/31482482014-08-21T14:22:02-04:002024-03-28T01:31:50-04:00PRE-ORDER YOUR SIGNED COPY OF "THE NEXT MOVE" TODAY !!You can now preorder your copy of the brand new CD "The Next. Move". Click on the "STORE" link at the top of this page. It will take you to where the CD can be purchased. CD will probably start shipping around September 15. These will be signed. Order yours today !!Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/31439962014-08-19T08:01:41-04:002024-03-28T01:32:56-04:002014 IBMA NominationVery pleased to be nominated once again this year by the IBMA voting members in the "Dobro Player Of The Year" category. It's always an honor to see my name on this list. Thanks again !Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/31427272014-08-18T16:03:59-04:002024-03-25T04:46:18-04:00The New CD "The Next Move"The street date for the new CD will be October 14, 2014. It is already being played on radio, and more stations to come. I will also have these for sale at all of my live concerts.Phil Leadbettertag:www.unclephilonline.com,2005:Post/31427252014-08-18T16:01:49-04:002023-12-10T14:50:25-05:00Welcome To My New Website !!I would like to welcome you to the new and improved "Official Uncle Phil Leadbetter Homepage". You will find lots of updates here. News about me, my music and my ongoing cancer battle. I hope you will check back here often.Phil Leadbetter