Daxson Lewis is a distinguished bluegrass musician and educator. Currently, he serves as the director of the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University (KY) and tours with 2024 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Inductees, The McLain Family Band, and veteran bluegrass singer David Parmley.
Jan 17, 2026
A West Liberty, Ky., native and Morehead State faculty member has been nominated for a national award.
Daxson Lewis, the director of the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University, has been nominated for banjo performer of the…
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Mar 14, 2024
The Mountain Music Ambassadors are comprised of students studying Traditional Music at The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music. While in the band, students gain real-world professional experience through outreach performances, studio recording and other educational opportunities.
In collaboration with the…
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Jan 27, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn The “Kentucky Wind” has blown The McLain Family Band up to their newest achievement in a career spanning over 50 years.
The McLain…
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Feb 2, 2023
“Lewis began serving as KCTM director in the fall of 2022 and his first semester at the helm was an exciting and successful one. The KCTM's touring student group, the Mountain Music Ambassadors, were invited to both the International Bluegrass…
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