Doc Watson

Arthel “Doc” Watson is without doubt a living legend in acoustic music. For more than three decades, Doc Watson has been one of America's most renowned and influential folk guitar stylists.

Doc has received six Grammy Awards from the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences for his records over the years.

In 1997 he received the National Medal of the Arts from President Clinton. This award is honors those who have encouraged the arts in America and offered inspiration to others either through their distinguished achievement, support or patronage.

In 1988, Doc was awarded the National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. The award was established in 1982 as a way to honor American master folk and traditional artists for their contributions to our national cultural heritage.