Chuck Nation Band

Based on the bluegrass sound with fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bass, the Chuck Nation Band has a progressive repertoire which includes originals, traditional, gospel, and instrumentals. They are characterized by powerful vocals, tight harmony, excellent instrumental work and overall superb performances. Veteran players with over 800 shows under their belt since 2014, the Chuck Nation Band is one of the most entertaining and versatile groups in bluegrass/acoustic music.
Lively, fun, and engaging, the Chuck Nation Band fills the room with toe-tapping rhythms and songs that echo from the hills to the heart. They are a band with the personality and vitality necessary to capture the attention and praise of the most elite Bluegrass audience and well as newcomers to the music. With every performance, the band seizes the devotion of new fans and rises above the expectations of its old ones.

The Chuck Nation Band, from Gainesville, GA, near Atlanta, made their Carnegie Hall debut performance in New York City in 2015. They have performed in concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. They were 2016 Georgia Music Awards nominees for Artist Of The Year.
Chuck is a member of the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, a three-time Georgia State Fiddle Champion, Georgia State Mandolin Champion, and a Louisiana State Fiddle Champion. They have been called “the South’s best Bluegrass band.”
The band has toured internationally to Ireland, Japan, China, and Argentina. They performed in Inner Mongolia as representatives for the USA at the International Silk Road Folk Festival. Since their inception in 2014 they have been in concert over 800 times.
Close harmony singing and superb instrumental playing are the hallmarks of their distinctive sound. Their repertoire includes originals, traditional, gospel, and instrumentals. They have performed The High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass in concert over 80 times, often with its composer/arranger Dr. Tim Sharp, and with such notables as the Atlanta Master Chorale, Greenville Chorale, Montgomery Chorale, and countless others. The band has recorded three CD projects: On A High High Mountain, Thinking About Home, and their latest: Beneath The Tennessee Moon.

Chuck Nation (fiddle/mandolin/guitar), from Gainesville, GA, has performed across the U.S. and in 20 different countries. A gifted vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Chuck is equally skilled at playing fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar. His distinguished career includes performances at The Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, the New Orleans World’s Fair, the Savannah Music Festival, and in productions of Smoke On The Mountain, Always Patsy Cline, and Come Away To The Skies: A High Lonesome Mass. Chuck has shared stages with an impressive range of artists, from Ernest Tubb to Mother Maybelle Carter, Bill Monroe to Mac Davis, John Hartford, Charley Pride, and John Anderson. A former member of the legendary Bluegrass Alliance of Louisville, Kentucky, whose alumni include Vince Gill, Sam Bush, and Tony Rice, Chuck helped shape the modern Newgrass sound that continues to influence generations of musicians. In additions to being an in-demand studio musician, Chuck has released two solo projects: Fiddle Favorites and One Man Band.

Susan Nation (acoustic bass), is an acclaimed singer and songwriter, and bassist whose music spans Bluegrass, Americana, and Gospel.
Much of the Chuck Nation Band’s repertoire features her original songs, showcasing her gift for crafting heartfelt and timeless lyrics. As the founder of Only One Nation Music, Susan’s songwriting has reached audiences far and wide with her songs recorded by artists such as Gary “Biscuit” Davis, bandleader for Dolly Parton, among others. Her rich vocals and solid bass playing provide the band’s rhythmic and emotional foundation. She is an audience favorite, and alongside Chuck, has performed at the New Orleans World's Fair, Savannah Music Festival, Carnegie Hall, and Ryman Auditorium. She has toured extensively in Japan, Ireland, China, Argentina, and throughout the United States, sharing the band’s signature blend of musical excellence and uplifting spirit.

Libby Nation (guitar/mandolin/piano), is a versatile vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose musical journey has taken her from small-town stages to some of the world’s most iconic venues. She has performed at Wembley Stadium, The Hollywood Palladium, and on major network TV shows including Late Night with David Letterman, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Late Show with Conan O’Brien. Her career has included international tours throughout Europe, Japan, China, and the U.S., where she has shared her passion for heartfelt, high-quality music with audiences around the globe.
In addition to performing with the Chuck Nation Band, Libby maintains a thriving online teaching studio, offering private lessons in piano, guitar, mandolin, bass, drums, singing, and songwriting to students across the country.

Joe Kimsey (banjo), from Woodstock, Georgia, brings both musical excellence and technical expertise to the band. A graduate of South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, one of the first schools in the nation to offer a degree in country and bluegrass music, Joe earned his degree in Music and Recording Technology. While there, he refined his banjo skills under the influence of bluegrass greats Stuart Duncan and Mike Bub. Before pursuing music full-time, Joe served his country for eight years as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, working as crew chief on KC-10 Extender tanker and cargo aircraft. Following his military service, he continued using his technical abilities as a sound engineer, installing and maintaining sound systems for some of the largest churches in the country. Joe has toured extensively across the United States, performing with groups such as The Hendricks Family of Tennessee, Tom Uhr & the Shady Grove Ramblers of Texas, and Georgia-based bands Fontana Sunset and Magnolia Express. Today, he travels and performs with the Chuck Nation Band, while also enjoying time in the studio recording and teaching banjo to the next generation of pickers.

Band can provide its own sound system and/or stage plot for sound engineer upon request.