The Time Jumpers Explained

The Time Jumpers is the name of a Western swing band formed in 1998 by a group of Nashville studio musicians who enjoyed jamming together.[1] Country star Vince Gill was a member of the group between 2010 and 2020.[2] The 11–member group started playing occasional local gigs until they agreed to take a regular slot playing at the Station Inn, a venerable Nashville bluegrass venue.[3] [4] They later moved to a larger venue, Nashville's "3rd & Lindsley", and were called by Tennessean writer Juli Thanki, "One of the hottest shows in town".[5] Some of their guest artists on the weekly live show have included Joe Walsh,[6] Robert Plant, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt,[5] Reba McEntire, Jimmy Buffett, Kings of Leon, and Toby Keith.[7] Amy Grant said, "You can't hear that caliber of musicians every Monday night for a cover charge in any town in America except here".[8] The group rarely travels, but in 2010 they performed at New York's Lincoln Center.[9] In 2007, they recorded a live album entitled Jumpin' Time and in 2012 recorded The Time Jumpers. At the 2017 Grammy Awards the group won "Best American Roots Song" for Vince Gill's composition "Kid Sister".[10]

Band members

The group's lineup has changed frequently. Some of the musicians involved have included:

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart
positions
Sales
US Country
[12]
US
Heat

[13]
Jumpin' Time
  • Release date: 2007
  • Label: Crosswind
The Time Jumpers 3810
Kid Sister[15]
  • Release date: September 9, 2016
  • Label: Rounder Records
256
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
2012"On the Outskirts of Town"[17] Marcel
2016"I Miss You"[18] Adam Jones

Collaborations

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

|-| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2013| "On The Outskirts of Town"| Best Country Duo/Group Performance| |-| The Time Jumpers| Best Country Album| |-| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2017| "Kid Sister"| Best American Roots Song| |-| Kid Sister| Best Americana Album| |-|}

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Holthouse . Jerry . The Time Jumpers Celebrate 20 Years . nashville.com . Castello Cities Internet Network . December 31, 2019 . May 31, 2018.
  2. News: McDonnell . Brandy . The Time Jumpers carry sound, spirit of Bob Wills . 121 . December 31, 2019 . 251 . The Oklahoman . September 12, 2012 . 6–D.
  3. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/the-time-jumpers-at-station-inn/Content?oid=1199061 "The Time Jumpers at Station Inn"
  4. The Time Jumpers
  5. News: Thanki . Juli . The Time Jumpers: Nashville's Best Bet On Any Given Monday . 112 . 3 January 2020 . The Music City Beat . 258 . The Tennessean (Nashville) . September 14, 2016 . 1–F, 5–F.
  6. Web site: Betts . Stephen L. . Joe Walsh Surprises Time Jumper Fans: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist unites with Western swing band for Walsh's James Gang classic . rollingstone.com . January 3, 2020 . December 13, 2016.
  7. Web site: Chancellor . Jennifer . Gill joins Time Jumpers for debut album . tulsaworld.com . BH Media Group . January 1, 2020 . August 9, 2012.
  8. Web site: Amy Grant Talks About the Time Jumpers (Interview) . youtube.com . May 30, 2023.
  9. Web site: Sims . James . Bringing Country Music to Lincoln Center . huffpost . HuffPost News . January 1, 2020 . July 8, 2010.
  10. Web site: Tingle . Lauren . The Time Jumpers Honor Dawn Sears on Kid Sister . https://web.archive.org/web/20160913055605/http://www.cmt.com/news/1770789/the-time-jumpers-honor-dawn-sears-on-kid-sister/ . dead . September 13, 2016 . . Country Music Television . January 2, 2020 . September 12, 2016.
  11. Web site: Dawn Sears of Time Jumpers dies at 53. December 12, 2014. The Tennessean. December 12, 2014.
  12. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the time jumpers|chart=Country Albums C}} The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Country Albums]. Billboard. September 20, 2012.
  13. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the time jumpers|chart=Heatseekers Albums}} The Time Jumpers Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums]. Billboard. September 20, 2012.
  14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160802191923/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases . August 2, 2016 . Upcoming Releases . Hits Daily Double . HITS Digital Ventures .
  15. News: Nicholson. Jessica. The Time Jumpers Remember Dawn Sears With 'Kid Sister'. July 27, 2016. MusicRow. July 12, 2016.
  16. News: Country Album Sales Chart: September 22, 2016 . Matt . Bjorke . September 27, 2016 . Roughstock.
  17. News: Wyland. Sarah. Chyler Leigh Stars In The Time Jumper's New Video. October 23, 2012. Great American Country. October 10, 2012.
  18. Web site: CMT : Videos : The Time Jumpers : I Miss You. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828145024/http://www.cmt.com/videos/the-time-jumpers/1529144/i-miss-you.jhtml. dead. August 28, 2016. Country Music Television. August 27, 2016.
  19. Lady & Gentlemen. LeAnn Rimes. 2011. CD. Curb Records. D2-79203.
  20. News: Drozdowski. Ted. Vince Gill Makes Time with the Time Jumpers . February 13, 2016. Roughstock. September 27, 2010.