Jim Salestrom Explained
James Kevin Salestrom (February 20, 1956 – November 22, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter. Salestrom was the lead singer of the band Timberline from 1971 to 1977. Salestrom performed in Dolly Parton's band from 1979 to 1991. As a solo artist, he performed in shows around the world.
Biography
James Kevin Salestrom was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1956.[1] He co-founded the country-folk rock band Timberline in 1971, in which he was the lead singer and primary songwriter, along with his brother Chuck Salestrom, Dugg Duggan, Craig Link, and Bill Howland.[2] [3] His song, "It's Too Soon to Let Our Love End", was recorded by Mary MacGregor on her album, Torn Between Two Lovers (1976).[4]
In 1979, Salestrom joined Dolly Parton's band as a singer and musician, playing acoustic, electric, and high-string guitars and banjo.
Salestrom won two Regional Emmys, three Colorado Broadcast Awards and his recording, All The Colors, was nominated for a Grammy for Outstanding Children's Album in 1997.
Salestrom died from cancer at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on November 22, 2023, at the age of 67.[5]
Discography
- Timberline - The Great Timber Rush (1977)
- Limited Edition (1981)
- Blue River Dreamin (1983)
- Genuine Colorado (1984)
- Look Through Any Window (1986)
- Dollywood Kids (1988)
- Step In Time (1990)
- Wild Jimbos with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1991)
- Grateful (1992)
- A Collection (1992)
- Wild Jimbos Two with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1993)
- The Christmas Tree (1993)
- The Great Adventure (1994)
- Colorado Collection (1995)
- A Collection For Children (1995)
- So Far So Good (1996)
- The Messenger (1996)
- All The Colors (1996)
- Western Winds (1997)
- Welcome to Garden Street (1997)
- The Colorado Crossroads (1998)
- Distant Eyes (1999)
- Safe Home (2001)
- Music From The Mountains (2003)
- Music From The Grand Canyon (2003)
- Fresh Tracks (2004)
- A Colorado Christmas (2004)
- Two Friends with Pete Huttlinger (2005)
- Open Spaces (2006)
- Beneath The Big Sky (2008)
- Music For The Heart, From The Broadmoor with Ken Miller (2008)
- Life's Good (2010)
- Nautilus (2012)
- Sweet Doin' Nothing (2013)
- Jim & James Salestrom | Live In Kearney (2017)
- Crossroads (2017)
- Shady Pine (2017)
- Jim and James Salestrom | Live At The World Theatre (2019)
- National Repertory Orchestra - John Denver Tribute (2019)
- Library (2019)
- Someday We Will Make It (2020)
- Timberline 50th Reunion Live (2021)
- The Book of Life ~ Grateful (2022)
- And So It Goes (2023)
Appeared on other recordings
Honors
- Emmy Awards 1993 nominee[7]
- Emmy Awards 1997 winner[8]
- Grammy Awards 1997 nominee
Notes and References
- Gall, Charlie (16 August 2014). Dolly Parton's right-hand man flies in for launch of Shetland's first spirit, Daily Record
- Web site: Biography. Jimsalestrom.com. 2018-11-19.
- Oksenhorn, Stewart (8 May 203). Flatlander leaves his musical mark on the high mountains, Aspen Times
- Web site: Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers Album Reviews, Songs & More. AllMusic. November 27, 2023.
- News: Entertainer and singer Jim Salestrom passes away at the age of 67. 27 November 2023. North Platte Post. November 27, 2023.
- Web site: Dolly in Concert. IMDb.com. 2018-09-24.
- Web site: 1993 Nominees NATAS Heartland. Emmyawards.tv. 2018-09-24.
- Web site: 1997 Winners NATAS Heartland. Emmyawards.tv. 2018-09-24.