Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Former Fiddle Kings

To win the title of "Fiddle King", you first must be able to win the title of Senior or Junior Fiddler. Then comes the "Fiddle-Off", a showdown between flashing bow strings and talented musicians.

1994 Fiddle King, Daniel Carwile
        Past Fiddle Kings include:


  • Brandon Apple (1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005)
  • Dick Barrett (1971)
  • James Bryan (1970, 1973)
  • Daniel Carwile (1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001)
  • Roy Crawford (1975)
  • Alex DePue (2006)
  • Bob Douglas (1969)
  • Clyde Hartman (1977)
  • Randy Howard (1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996)
  • Jimmy Mattingly (1979)
  • Pete McMahan (1981)
  • Bill Mitchell (1967)
  • Frazier Moss (1968, 1974)
  • Bill Owen (1966)
  • J.T. Perkins (1972, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1988)
  • Mark Ralph (1997)
  • Joel Whittinghill (2004)
1994 Fiddle King, Daniel Carwile

Contact ">Rick Mould at 256-233-8215 for more information about the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.


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