The Farm Hands are one of the most exciting and in demand bands in Bluegrass Music. Since their inception in 2010, the band has received over 70 award nominations, winning an unprecedented 32 major awards including Bluegrass Gospel Band of the Year at the 2019 and 2020 Bluegrass Music Awards.
Their YouTube videos, Facebook, and Twitter pages have thousands of followers. They are one of the busiest touring bands in bluegrass, performing over 150 dates per year. They play a lot of different venues such as Festivals, Churches, Performing Arts Centers, Theaters, and Fairs, The Farm Hands are at home at any venue because they stay true to their calling. Tim Graves of The Farm Hands explains, "when you do what you are called to do, then you really don't have to worry about it because The Lord is in charge and we are the vessel that he choses to use at the moment anyone decides to have us at their event". The Lord leads, we follow. it's very simple, if we just get our of The Lords way it will work out like it should. It's when we try to do this on our own that we have difficulties". "We play Bluegrass and Gospel Music. Gospel Music has always been a part of Bluegrass Music. When anyone brings The Farm Hands to Their event they will be getting the best of both styles of music, Bluegrass and Gospel together. The Lord must Love Music to make those two styles of music work so well together".
For anyone who has seen them in concert, none of this comes as a surprise. The Farm Hands are one of the most exciting and talented bands in bluegrass music. The group features 5 award winning singers, musicians and songwriters, including two long time veterans of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
Their YouTube videos, Facebook, and Twitter pages have thousands of followers. They are one of the busiest touring bands in bluegrass, performing over 150 dates per year. They play a lot of different venues such as Festivals, Churches, Performing Arts Centers, Theaters, and Fairs, The Farm Hands are at home at any venue because they stay true to their calling. Tim Graves of The Farm Hands explains, "when you do what you are called to do, then you really don't have to worry about it because The Lord is in charge and we are the vessel that he choses to use at the moment anyone decides to have us at their event". The Lord leads, we follow. it's very simple, if we just get our of The Lords way it will work out like it should. It's when we try to do this on our own that we have difficulties". "We play Bluegrass and Gospel Music. Gospel Music has always been a part of Bluegrass Music. When anyone brings The Farm Hands to Their event they will be getting the best of both styles of music, Bluegrass and Gospel together. The Lord must Love Music to make those two styles of music work so well together".
For anyone who has seen them in concert, none of this comes as a surprise. The Farm Hands are one of the most exciting and talented bands in bluegrass music. The group features 5 award winning singers, musicians and songwriters, including two long time veterans of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
|
TIM GRAVES
In 2015, Grammy award winner Tim Graves was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Tim has over 40 years of professional music under his belt, including 25 years as part of world famous Grand Ole Opry. Tim has toured extensively across the U.S. both as a sideman and with his own group. Tim plays his signature 'Tim Graves model' Beard resophonic guitar and is the reigning Dobro Player of the Year in bluegrass music, a distinction he has held 14 times and the last 11 years in a row. in 2020 he was awarded Master Gold Dobro Player of the year. Tim is the first person to ever receive this award from SPBGMA
|
|
|
Kimberly Bibb Marrs is one of the best fiddlers and singers to grace a stage, she has been playing all of her life and is one of the most requested session players in Nashville. She has played on hundreds of sessions doing fiddle and vocals. Kimberly has performed on The Grand Ole Opry for Several Years with Wilma Lee Cooper and other acts at the Opry. Kimberly is a wonderful addition to The Farm Hands. She has been recording with Us for 5 years now. We are so excited to have her as a member of our team.
|
|
|
Bryan Graves
Comes from Bluegrass Royalty, he is the Youngest son of Dobro Master, Uncle Josh Graves from Flatt and Scruggs and The Foggy Mt Boys. Bryan has been playing music on the road all of his life and we are so excited having Bryan working for The Farm Hands, Bryan can play any style of Music he is at home playing the guitar, singing, being a front man in a group or holding it all together with the bass. Bryan loves all styles of music ranging from Blues to Bluegrass, we are honored and excited to have Bryan Graves playing the bass for The Farm Hands |
|
DAVID MANSFIELD III
|
|
|
Kelsey Crews
|
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT
The Farm Hands
"This was the biggest crowd we've ever had at an event here. We loved the mix of old songs and new, and I don't know when I've laughed so much or had so much fun. We can't WAIT to have them back!" -First Baptist Church
"People are still talking about you guys today. It has been the best concert we have ever had. It was a pleasure to meet the guys and get to hear their music. It was awesome. Everyone is asking when they are coming back!" -Lewistown Church of Nazarene
"Thanks for mixing in the classic songs along with new songs. It's nice to be able to sing along too." -Apison Baptist Church
"I’ve been at the church for 14 years, and your visit was one of the highlights of my ministry there. Everyone told me how much they enjoyed the service." -East Cape Baptist Church
"Thanks for the blessing! Their harmony was beautiful. Can't wait to have The Farm Hands back." -First Baptist Church
"This group was a great blessing to our church, and we hope that we can have them again some day in the future." -First Christian Church
"It was a real joy to have this group there Sunday evening. They blessed our hearts with their wonderful music and ministering spirit. We would love to have them back." -Sage Avenue Baptist Church
"Had a great time with these guys Sunday morning. Thanks for being a blessing." -Westwood Baptist
"This was the biggest turnout we've ever had at a concert here. And the comments were wonderful. We would LOVE to have them back anytime." -First Church
I have never had so many people thank me for asking a group to come to Mt. Bethel. Would I call them to come again? In a hummingbird's heartbeat!- Mt. Bethel Baptist
"The Farm Hands were truly a blessing for us! Most groups come in with loud music and stage antics in an attempt to stir the emotions, but with The Farm Hands, it was more like sitting together in our living room just enjoying good music and the presence of the Lord. THANK YOU. I sensed your sincerity in that you were simply being yourselves on stage and allowing the Spirit to do the work. It was truly a refreshing hour of praise and worship!" -First Church of the Nazarene, Georgia.
"I just want to thank you and all for your inspiring, uplifting, and God-praising concert last evening. Everyone enjoyed themselves and went home rejoicing." -Messiah Primitive Methodist
"I am still getting calls. Everyone was blessed by how the guys allowed Christ to be the Lord of your lives through music. May Christ always be lifted up through your music. I have received many requests for them to come back!" -Centerburg Church of God
"The best concert we've ever had in Mountain City". -Mountain City Presbyterian
"Their ministry changed a lot of minds about "Bluegrass Gospel"! Everyone absolutely was blessed by the Spirit accompanying them, by their music, and by their personalities! I am going to pass their name around to our Association because they need a blessing too!" -Westgate Baptist Church
"I heard many, many great comments Sunday morning and how much folks really enjoyed the music. I believe God let this one just fall in our lap the way things worked out. We will definitely have to plan another concert in the near future." -Immanuel Baptist Church
They were very helpful and very low maintenance. It was a pleasure working with four men who were both humble and gifted. Everyone was excited by the quality of their work and their attitude. Several people have already commented that they hope we can have them back sometime down the road. I would be included in that group. -First Baptist Church, Arkansas
We have heard The Farm Hands every time they have been to our church, Last week was #5 and they always get better each time they are scheduled to be here when they were here last week in June 2020 was the best service we have ever seen them do. We Love The Farm Hands and what they stand for
"GODS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH"
The Farm Hands
"This was the biggest crowd we've ever had at an event here. We loved the mix of old songs and new, and I don't know when I've laughed so much or had so much fun. We can't WAIT to have them back!" -First Baptist Church
"People are still talking about you guys today. It has been the best concert we have ever had. It was a pleasure to meet the guys and get to hear their music. It was awesome. Everyone is asking when they are coming back!" -Lewistown Church of Nazarene
"Thanks for mixing in the classic songs along with new songs. It's nice to be able to sing along too." -Apison Baptist Church
"I’ve been at the church for 14 years, and your visit was one of the highlights of my ministry there. Everyone told me how much they enjoyed the service." -East Cape Baptist Church
"Thanks for the blessing! Their harmony was beautiful. Can't wait to have The Farm Hands back." -First Baptist Church
"This group was a great blessing to our church, and we hope that we can have them again some day in the future." -First Christian Church
"It was a real joy to have this group there Sunday evening. They blessed our hearts with their wonderful music and ministering spirit. We would love to have them back." -Sage Avenue Baptist Church
"Had a great time with these guys Sunday morning. Thanks for being a blessing." -Westwood Baptist
"This was the biggest turnout we've ever had at a concert here. And the comments were wonderful. We would LOVE to have them back anytime." -First Church
I have never had so many people thank me for asking a group to come to Mt. Bethel. Would I call them to come again? In a hummingbird's heartbeat!- Mt. Bethel Baptist
"The Farm Hands were truly a blessing for us! Most groups come in with loud music and stage antics in an attempt to stir the emotions, but with The Farm Hands, it was more like sitting together in our living room just enjoying good music and the presence of the Lord. THANK YOU. I sensed your sincerity in that you were simply being yourselves on stage and allowing the Spirit to do the work. It was truly a refreshing hour of praise and worship!" -First Church of the Nazarene, Georgia.
"I just want to thank you and all for your inspiring, uplifting, and God-praising concert last evening. Everyone enjoyed themselves and went home rejoicing." -Messiah Primitive Methodist
"I am still getting calls. Everyone was blessed by how the guys allowed Christ to be the Lord of your lives through music. May Christ always be lifted up through your music. I have received many requests for them to come back!" -Centerburg Church of God
"The best concert we've ever had in Mountain City". -Mountain City Presbyterian
"Their ministry changed a lot of minds about "Bluegrass Gospel"! Everyone absolutely was blessed by the Spirit accompanying them, by their music, and by their personalities! I am going to pass their name around to our Association because they need a blessing too!" -Westgate Baptist Church
"I heard many, many great comments Sunday morning and how much folks really enjoyed the music. I believe God let this one just fall in our lap the way things worked out. We will definitely have to plan another concert in the near future." -Immanuel Baptist Church
They were very helpful and very low maintenance. It was a pleasure working with four men who were both humble and gifted. Everyone was excited by the quality of their work and their attitude. Several people have already commented that they hope we can have them back sometime down the road. I would be included in that group. -First Baptist Church, Arkansas
We have heard The Farm Hands every time they have been to our church, Last week was #5 and they always get better each time they are scheduled to be here when they were here last week in June 2020 was the best service we have ever seen them do. We Love The Farm Hands and what they stand for
"GODS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH"
