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The Time Jumpers

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The Time Jumpers performing at the Station Inn in 2011

The Time Jumpers is the name of a Western swing band formed in 1998 by a group of Nashville studio musicians who enjoyed jamming together.[1] Country star Vince Gill was a member of the group between 2010 and 2020.[2] The 11–member group started playing occasional local gigs until they agreed to take a regular slot playing at the Station Inn, a venerable Nashville bluegrass venue.[3][4] They later moved to a larger venue, Nashville's "3rd & Lindsley", and were called by Tennessean writer Juli Thanki, "One of the hottest shows in town".[5] Some of their guest artists on the weekly live show have included Joe Walsh,[6] Robert Plant, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt,[5] Reba McEntire, Jimmy Buffett, Kings of Leon, and Toby Keith.[7] Amy Grant said, "You can't hear that caliber of musicians every Monday night for a cover charge in any town in America except here".[8] The group rarely travels, but in 2010 they performed at New York's Lincoln Center.[9] In 2007, they recorded a live album entitled Jumpin' Time and in 2012 recorded The Time Jumpers. At the 2017 Grammy Awards the group won "Best American Roots Song" for Vince Gill's composition "Kid Sister".[10]

The Time Jumpers performing in Golden Gate Park in 2012

Band members

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The group's lineup has changed frequently. Some of the musicians involved have included:

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details Peak chart
positions
Sales
US Country
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US
Heat

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Jumpin' Time
  • Release date: 2007
  • Label: Crosswind
The Time Jumpers 38 10
Kid Sister[15]
  • Release date: September 9, 2016
  • Label: Rounder Records
25 6
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

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Year Title Director
2012 "On the Outskirts of Town"[17] Marcel
2016 "I Miss You"[18] Adam Jones

Collaborations

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Awards and nominations

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Grammy Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 "On The Outskirts of Town" Best Country Duo/Group Performance Nominated
The Time Jumpers Best Country Album Nominated
2017 "Kid Sister" Best American Roots Song Won
Kid Sister Best Americana Album Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Holthouse, Jerry (May 31, 2018). "The Time Jumpers Celebrate 20 Years". nashville.com. Castello Cities Internet Network. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ McDonnell, Brandy (September 12, 2012). "The Time Jumpers carry sound, spirit of Bob Wills". Vol. 121, no. 251. The Oklahoman. p. 6–D. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "The Time Jumpers at Station Inn". Nashville Scene,20 November 2008.
  4. ^ The Time Jumpers at Allmusic.com
  5. ^ a b Thanki, Juli (September 14, 2016). "The Time Jumpers: Nashville's Best Bet On Any Given Monday". The Music City Beat. Vol. 112, no. 258. The Tennessean (Nashville). pp. 1–F, 5–F. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  6. ^ Betts, Stephen L. (December 13, 2016). "Joe Walsh Surprises Time Jumper Fans: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist unites with Western swing band for Walsh's James Gang classic". rollingstone.com. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  7. ^ Chancellor, Jennifer (August 9, 2012). "Gill joins Time Jumpers for debut album". tulsaworld.com. BH Media Group. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "Amy Grant Talks About the Time Jumpers (Interview)". youtube.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  9. ^ Sims, James (July 8, 2010). "Bringing Country Music to Lincoln Center". huffpost. HuffPost News. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  10. ^ Tingle, Lauren (September 12, 2016). "The Time Jumpers Honor Dawn Sears on Kid Sister". CMT. Country Music Television. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Dawn Sears of Time Jumpers dies at 53". The Tennessean. December 12, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  13. ^ "The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  14. ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on August 2, 2016.
  15. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (July 12, 2016). "The Time Jumpers Remember Dawn Sears With 'Kid Sister'". MusicRow. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  16. ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 27, 2016). "Country Album Sales Chart: September 22, 2016". Roughstock.
  17. ^ Wyland, Sarah (October 10, 2012). "Chyler Leigh Stars In The Time Jumper's New Video". Great American Country. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  18. ^ "CMT : Videos : The Time Jumpers : I Miss You". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  19. ^ Moore, Rick (2010-11-09), Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn, American Songwriter, retrieved 2010-12-11
  20. ^ Lady & Gentlemen (CD). LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records. 2011. D2-79203.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  21. ^ Drozdowski, Ted (September 27, 2010). "Vince Gill Makes Time with the Time Jumpers". Roughstock. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
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