Larry Sparks has been a cornerstone of Bluegrass for over five decades. He launched his career in the 1960s with Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys before founding his own band, The Lonesome Ramblers. Sparks has shared the stage with icons like Ricky Skaggs and Chubby Wise and performed on the Grand Ole Opry and Austin City Limits. He is a five-time IBMA Award winner, including two Male Vocalist of the Year honors and Album of the Year for 40. In recognition of his lasting impact, he was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2015.