Missy Raines
- January 9, 2024
- Songwriter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Missy Raines |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 6, 1962(1962-04-06) |
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Short Gap |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | West Virginia |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Missy Raines Biography
| Name | Missy Raines |
| Birthday | Apr 6 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Short Gap |
| Home Town | West Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Missy Raines is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on April 6, 1962 in Short Gap, West Virginia, United States. Missy Raines was born April 6, 1962. She is a singer, songwriter, bassist, teacher and musician. She was named International Bluegrass Music Awards’ Bass Player of Year seven times.
In 2008, Missy established her Americana/jazz-tinged ensemble Missy Raines & The New Hip, who have released two albums on the Compass label: Inside Out released February 10, 2009, and New Frontier released September 2013. The New Hip also includes Missy (guitar), Jarrod Walker on mandolin, and Cody Walker drums.
Raines is a member of the bluegrass supergroup the Helen Highwater Stringband, along with Mike Compton, David Grier, and Shad Cobb. They released an eponymous EP in 2015.
Jim and Missy joined the Claire Lynch Band again in 2005, along with David Harvey, when Lynch returned from hiatus. Rounder Records released two more albums by the band: New Day, and Crowd Favorites. Mark Schatz replaced Missy in the band’s 2008 disbandment.
Missy Raines Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Songwriter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Missy Raines is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Missy Raines 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Raines was part of the progressive bluegrass group Cloud Valley, which included Bill Evans (banjo), Charlie Rancke on guitar (guitar), Steve Smith on mandolin) and Steve Smith (mandolin). They released two albums, A Bluegrass Ensemble (1983) and Live In Europe (1985).
From 1998 to 2005, Missy Raines toured extensively with Jim Hurst in a duo. They recorded two albums on the Pinecastle label, Two in 1999 and Synergy 2003.
In 2011, she began teaching double bass online at the Online Bluegrass Bass School with Missy Raines, as part of the ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Missy Raines Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Missy Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Missy Raines celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.
Top Facts about Missy Raines
- Missy Raines is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and bassist.
- She has released 7 solo albums, including “Royal Traveller” in 2018.
- Raines has won the International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year award 7 times.
- She was the first woman to win IBMA’s Instrumentalist of the Year award in any category.
- Raines has collaborated with artists such as Alison Krauss and Claire Lynch.
- She founded her own record label, Compass Records, with her husband in 1994.
- Raines is known for her innovative approach to playing bluegrass bass.
- She has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center.
- Raines is also an educator, teaching workshops and masterclasses around the world.
- In addition to music, she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.