Jackie Lee Kincaid is a member of the “Cumberland Highlanders TV Show”, which is seen all over the world. He currently plays mandolin and sings tenor with Larry Sparks, 2 times IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year for 2004 and 2005. Larry Sparks has also recorded some songs written by Jackie.
Hailing from Meadowbridge, West Virginia, Jackie is an IBMA member and has played the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Bluegrass Show, Prairie Home Companion Radio Show, the Wheeling Jamboree, Bean Blossom, and countless other known venues. He has played mandolin, singing harmony vocals with the the great Mac Wiseman, Larry Sparks (IBMA Male Vocalist of the year), Wayne Lewis (Monroe’s lead singer for 11 years), Tom Ewing (Monroe’s lead singer for 9 years), Burkett “Uncle Josh” Graves (the father of Bluegrass dobro & member of the Foggy Mountain Boys), James Monroe (Bill Monroe’s son), and Clarence Kelly & New Cut Road just to name a few. Mr. Kincaid has given opening performances for acts like Johnny Cash, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Bobby Bare, Ronnie Milsap, John Conley, Sonny James, and more. He has played with some of the best pickers in Bluegrass, such as Vick Jordon, Butch Robins, Bobby Hicks, Tater Tate, Billy Rose, Jimmy Campbell, Kenny Baker, Fred Duggin, and the list goes on.
While singing “Rose of Ole Kentucky” at Bill Monroe’s Bean Blossom festival, Bill Monroe came out and sat down on the front row and watched Jackie sing his song. Afterwards, Bill told Wayne Lewis, “You better keep that boy, he’s a mighty powerful Bluegrass singer”. There’s no doubt that Jackie Kincaid has been recognized for his singing and writing talent by some of the biggest names in Bluegrass.
I think you’re going to enjoy Jackie Kincaid’s songs and music, which were co-written with the very talented Pat Dye. His songs are a perfect reflection of the kind of man Jackie Kincaid is. He and his music are one in the same.