Kerry Marx
Kerry Alan Marx is an American guitarist and studio musician, best known for his work with the Grand Ole Opry[1][2] where he has been staff guitarist since 2000.[3] He has played with many notable musicians including Johnny Cash,[4] Taylor Swift, John Legend, James Taylor, and Steven Tyler. He was guitarist for the CD "Songs From The Neighborhood," which received a Grammy award, the album Many Moods of Moses which received a Grammy nomination, and for the 2 time multi-platinum self-titled album by musical group Blackhawk. He was also a member of The Johnny Cash Show band.[5]
Marx studied music at the University of South Carolina, and then went on to concentrate in jazz guitar while attending North Texas State University in Denton, TX.[6] He moved to Nashville in 1981 and has played a variety of jazz, pop, rock, and country music in the Nashville recording scene, in addition to touring with artists such as Olivia Newton-John (2012–2018), Johnny Mathis (2016-2017), Lynda Carter (2008–2018), Don McLean (2001–2018), Steve Wariner (2006–2007), Porter Wagoner (2006), Lee Ann Womack (2004), Johnny Cash (1989–1992), Toby Keith and Shania Twain (1993), Ronnie Milsap (1984–1987), Razzy Bailey (1983–1984), Jerry Reed (1981–1983), and Ray Price (1979–1981).[6]
Marx has performed and composed for major networks, most notably for the Lionel Richie Special (2012), Hannah Montana, American Music Awards (2005–2017), Academy of Country Music Awards (2003–2018), CMA Christmas (2012–2017), CMA Awards (2011-2017, 1992 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and the 1985 Grammy Awards.[6]
Discography
- 1990, The Mystery of Life, Johnny Cash, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- 1993, Bob Dylan – The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration, guitar
- 1995, Standing On The Edge, Johnny Berry, electric guitar
- 1997, Christmas Time, Eddy Arnold, electric guitar
- 1997, Many Moods of Moses, Beenie Man, guitar
- 1997, Butterfly Kisses, Jeff Carson, guitar
- 2000, Greatest Hits, Blackhawk, electric guitar
- 2002, American IV: The Man Comes Around, Johnny Cash, acoustic guitar
- 2003, O Mickey, Where Art Thou, Disney, acoustic guitar
- 2003, Comfort of Her Wings, Charley Pride, main personnel, electric guitar
- 2007, The Great Lost Performance, Johnny Cash, main personnel, guitar
- 2008, How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites from the Grand Ole Opry, acoustic guitar, main personnel
- 2008, Best of BJ Thomas, BJ Thomas, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- 2009, Then Sings My Soul, Ronnie Milsap, acoustic guitar
- 2011, Choices, Charley Pride, electric guitar
- 2013, Sending You A Little Christmas, Johnny Mathis (with Natalie Cole, Susan Boyle, Jim Brickman), electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Stage, Television, and Recording Performances[6]
- 5th Dimension
- ABC's 'Nashville' stars
- Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots
- - Buddy Miller
- - Charles Esten
- - Clare Bowen
- - Hayden Pantierre
- - Jonathan Jackson
- - Lennon and Maisy Stella
- - Sam Palladio
- Alison Moorer
- Amy Grant
- Amy Holland
- Andy Gibson
- Andy Griggs
- Angie Johnson
- Anita Cochran
- Ashley Monroe
- Ashton Shepherd
- The Band Perry
- Big & Rich
- Bill Anderson
- Bill Gaither
- Billy Currington
- Billy Dean
- Billy Gilman
- Billy Joe Royal
- Billy Walker
- Billy Yates
- Blake Shelton
- Bo Bice
- Bob Carlyle
- Booker T. & the MG's
- Boots Randolph
- Brad Paisley
- Branford Marsailis
- Brenda Lee
- Brett Eldredge
- Brian Setzer
- Bryan White
- Bucky Covington
- Buddy Emmons
- Buddy Jewell
- Cam
- Canaan Smith
- Carl Perkins
- Carlene Carter
- Carmen
- Carolina Rain
- Carolyn Dawn Johnson
- Carrie Underwood
- Carter Family
- Casey James
- Catherine Britt
- Charley Pride
- Charlie Daniels
- Charlie McCoy
- Chely Wright
- Chris Janson
- Chris Young
- Chubby Checker
- Chuck Wicks
- Clay Walker
- Clint Black
- Colbie Caillat
- Collin Raye
- Connie Smith
- Cowboy Troy
- The Crabb Family
- Craig Campbell
- Craig Morgan
- Crystal Bernard
- Crystal Gayle
- Dan Seals
- Danielle Peck
- Danny Gokey
- Darius Rucker
- Darrell Scott
- Darryl Worley
- Daryle Singletary
- David Ball
- David Cassidy
- David Crosby
- David Gates
- David Kersh
- Deana Carter
- David Pack
- Debra Allen
- Dierks Bentley
- Dobie Gray
- Dolly Parton
- Dottie West
- Duane Eddy
- Due West
- Dustin Lynch
- Dwight Yoakam
- Eamon McCrystal
- Eddy Arnold
- Edens Edge
- Elizabeth Cook
- Emily West
- Faith Hill
- The Farm
- Faron Young
- G. E. Smith
- Gail Davies
- Garth Brooks
- Gary Chapman
- Gary Morris
- Gatemouth Brown
- Gatlin Brothers
- Gene Watson
- George Hamilton IV
- George Jones
- Glen Campbell
- Greg Bates
- Gretchen Peters
- Gwen Sebastian
- Hal Ketchum
- Hanna-McEuen
- Holly Williams
- Huey Lewis & the News
- Hunter Hayes
- Ira Dean
- Jaida Dreyer
- Jake Owen
- James Burton
- James Otto
- James Wesley
- Jamey Johnson
- Jamie O'Neal
- Jan Howard
- Jana Kramer
- Jason Aldean
- Jason Crabb
- Jason Michael Carroll
- Jean Shepard
- Jeannie Seely
- Jeff & Shari Easter
- Jeff Bates
- Jeff Hanna
- Jennifer Hanson
- Jennifer Nettles
- Jennifer Warnes
- Jermaine Jackson
- Jesse McReynolds
- Jewel
- Jim Ed Brown
- Jim Glaser
- Jim Lauderdale
- Jim Nabors
- Jimmy Dean
- Jimmy Fortune
- Jimmy Wayne
- Jimmy Webb
- Jo Dee Messina
- Joan Osborne
- Joe Diffie
- Joe Nichols
- Joey + Rory
- Joey Calderazzo
- John & Audrey Wiggins
- John Anderson
- John Berry
- John Conlee
- John Legend
- John Michael Montgomery
- John Rich
- John Schnieder
- John Travolta
- Johnny Paycheck
- Johnny Rivers
- The Jordanaires
- Josh Thompson
- Josh Turner
- JT Hodges
- Julianne Hough
- June Carter Cash
- Kacey Musgraves
- Kathy Mattea
- Katie Armiger
- Keith & Kristyn Getty
- Keith Urban
- Kelleigh Bannen
- Kellie Pickler
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Keni Thomas
- Kenny Chesney
- Kenny Rogers
- Kevin Sharp
- Kinleys
- Kip Moore
- Kirk Whalum
- Kitty Wells
- Kris Kristofferson
- Kristen Kelly
- Kristy Lee Cook
- Lady Antebellum
- Lane Brody
- Lari White
- Larry Gatlin
- Lauren Alaina
- Leann Rimes
- Lee Brice
- Lee Greenwood
- Leo Burnett
- Leon Russell
- Lila McCann
- Lionel Richie
- Lisa Loeb
- Lisa Marie Presley
- Little Big Town
- Little Jimmy Dickens
- Locash Cowboys
- Loretta Lynn
- Lorrie Morgan
- Lou Rawls
- Louise Mandrell
- Luke Bryan
- Lynda Carter
- Lynn Anderson
- Maddie & Tae
- Maggie Rose
- Mallary Hope
- Mandy Barnett
- Maren Morris
- Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.
- Mark Anthony
- Mark Chesnut
- Mark Collie
- Mark Lowry
- Mark Miller
- Mark O'Conner
- Martina McBride
- Marty Stuart
- Matraca Berg
- Merle Travis
- Michael Martin Murphy
- Michael McDonald
- Michael Ray
- Michael W. Smith
- Michelle Branch
- Mila Mason
- Mindy Smith
- Miss Piggy
- Mo Pitney
- Moe Bandy
- Nashville Symphony
- Neal McCoy
- Nicole Richie
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Oak Ridge Boys
- Olivia Newton-John
- Pam Tillis
- Pat Boone
- Patty Loveless
- Paul Shaffer & the World's Most Dangerous Band
- Percy Sledge
- Phil Stacey
- Phil Vassar
- Point of Grace
- Randy Owen (Alabama)
- Rascal Flatts
- Raul Malo
- Ray Pillow
- Ray Stevens
- Rebecca Lynn Howard
- Restless Heart
- Rhonda Vincent
- Richie McDonald
- Rissi Palmer
- Robin Meade
- Rodney Adkins
- Rodney Atkins
- Roger Whitaker
- Rosanne Cash
- Roy Clark
- Sandi Patty
- Sara Evans
- Sarah Darling
- Scotty McCreery
- Seals & Croft
- Shania Twain
- SHEDaisy
- Shelley West
- Sherrie Austin
- Solomon Burke
- Sonya Issacs
- Statler Brothers
- Steel Magnolia
- Steve Curtis Chapman
- Stonewall Jackson
- Stu Phillips
- Sturgill Simpson
- Sugarland
- Sunny Sweeney
- Susan Ashton
- Suzy Bogguss
- T. Graham Brown
- Tanya Tucker
- Taylor Swift
- Terri Clark
- Terry Bradshaw
- Texas Playboys
- Thomas Rhett
- Thompson Square
- Tim McGraw
- Toby Keith
- Tom Wopat
- Tommy Shaw
- Tony Joe White
- Trace Adkins
- Tracy Lawrence
- Trent Tomlinson
- Troy Cassar-Daly
- Ty Herndon
- Tyler Farr
- Vince Gill
- The Whites
- William Michael Morgan
- Willie Nelson
- The Wreckers
- Wynonna
- Zooey Deschanel
Television
Guitarist & Composer[6]
- 2016, Two And A Half Men
- 2002–2003, Academy of Country Music Pre-Show
- 2003–2017, Academy of Country Music Awards
- 2013–2017, Billboard Music Awards
- 2005, 20th Anniversary-Academy of Country Music
- 2005–2016, American Music Awards
- 2011–2016, ABC CMA Awards
- 2007–2012, Hannah Montana
- 2007–2009, Colgate Country Showdown
- 2008–2009, Miss America Pageant
- 2009, George Strait Tribute
- 2009-2017, My First Home
- 2009–2012, American Idol
- 2010–2012, Men Seeking Women
- 2011, CMT's Next Superstar
- 2011, Country Divas TV Special
- 2011–2012, I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant
- 2012, ABC-Lionel Richie Special
- 2012-2017, Auction Kings
- 2012-2017, Duck Dynasty
- 2012, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
- 2012, Toddlers & Tiaras
- 2013-2016, Country Music Association Awards
- Demo sounds for Apple Logic Pro
- Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
- Passions
- Guiding Light
- Another World
- As the World Turns
- Riviera (French soap opera)
- Prime Time Country
- All My Children
Live TV Credits[6]
- ABC Lionel Richie Special
- 2011–2016, ABC CMA Christmas
- NPT-In Performance at the White House
- TNN "Prime Time Country"
- Grand Ole Opry Live
- Grand Ole Opry Gospel Special
- Dove Awards
- Music City Tonight
- Late Nite With David Letterman
- 1992 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- 1985 Grammy Awards
- Solid Gold
- Grammy Living Legends Awards
- Entertainment Tonight
- Hee Haw
- Austin City Limits
- CBS Country Christmas
- The Jimmy Dean Show
- Wrangler Country Star Search
- New Country
- Bob Braun Show
- Nashville Now
- Today Show
- Tommy Hunter Show
- Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Special
- Dick Clark Great American Sing-Along
- Toast to Burt Reynolds
- Solid Gold Christmas Show
- Pop Goes the Country
- That Nashville Music
- Jerry Reed and Special Friends
- Music City USA
- Nashville Palace
- Nashville After Hours
- Tribute to Ralph Emery Show
- Company's Comin- Porter Wagoner TNN Special
- On Stage
Film
Movie Soundtracks[6]
- We Were Soldiers – Mel Gibson (w/ Dave Matthews & Johnny Cash)
- The Apostle – Robert Duvall (w/ Wynonna & Gary Chapman)
- Red Rocks West – Nicolas Cage (w/ Johnny Cash)
Jingles[6]
- Honda
- Wal-Mart
- Citgo
- Goody's Department Stores
- Yellow Pages
- Sangria Wine
- General Motors
- Eveready Batteries
- Kahn's Meats
- Tyson's Chicken
- Murray Bikes
- Super Soaker Toy Guns
- Chex Cereal
- CMT
- HGTV
- Ford Trucks
- Chevy
- Oldsmobile
- Churchill Downs
- Universal Tire
- McDonald's
- Larami Toys
- Little King Cream Ale
- Lincoln, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Suzuki, & Mazda Dealers
- Captain America toys
- Various Procter & Gamble products
- King's Island
- RCA
- Tampa Bay Bandits
- H&R Block
- Captain Planet Toys
- Sandals Resorts
- AAA
- John Deere
References
- "Country singer graciously shares his memorable night at the Opry". The Augusta Chronicle. 9 May 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- Hollabaugh, Lorie (3 December 2013). "Artist Updates". Music Row. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- Waddell, Ray (17 June 2000). "Strong Support System: Opry Band, Singers and Dancers Think and Play on Their Feet". Billboard. Google book search. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- Washburn, Jim (10 August 1992). "Pop Music Review: Johnny Cashes In on the Past at the Coach House". L.A. Times. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- Smith, John L. (1999). Another song to sing: the recorded repertoire of Johnny Cash. Scarecrow Press.
- "Kerry Marx". kerrymarx.com. Retrieved 2016-09-02.