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Artist
Bob Plunkert
4+ albums
about
In an era of imitations and sound a likes, there comes a refreshing change to the world of country music. Bob Plunkert has gained respect and popularity in performing traditional country music a genre of music featured by few but requested by many. Traditional influence from artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Ray Price, George Jones and Johnny Bush is evident in Bob's music. Thanks to a background in country, bluegrass and gospel, the format featured by Bob and the band has become a favorite at fairs and conventions. Dancers have come to appreciate the blend of two stepping shuffles along with traditional country ballads. Bob and the band have shared the stage with national artists such as: Martina McBride, Patty Loveless, Jean Shepard, Jeannie Seely, Jim Ed Brown, Steve Hall & Shotgun Red, Charlie Louvin, Stonewall Jackson, Bill Anderson, Van Howard, Buddy Emmons, Ronnie McDowell, George Hamilton IV, Justin Trevino, Diamond Rio, Gene Watson, Jan Howard, John Anderson, Shenandoah, Rhett Akins, Jeff Carson, Jake Owen, Barbara Fairchild, Mike Snider, Jack Greene, Helen Cornelius, Tony Booth and others!! In addition to fronting the group, Bob contributes lead vocals, bass, banjo and acoustic guitar to the show. Prior to forming the Real Country Band, Bob studied 5-string banjo with Tom Adams—3-time IBMA banjo instrumentalist of the year and former member of Jimmy Martin’s Sunny Mountain Boys and the Johnson Mountain Boys. In 1994, Bob formed the group ‘Real Country’ and has since e