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My Take
Jerry Douglas is a musician's musician, and that is exactly why I love him. From Warren, Ohio, he became widely regarded as perhaps the finest Dobro player in contemporary acoustic music, a master of an instrument most listeners cannot even name. His Americana Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement honor, only confirm what the playing already says. I am always drawn to artists who tell stories through tone rather than the spotlight, and Douglas lets the resonance of steel and wood do the singing. The unsung virtuoso, the player others build their sound around, is the real article in my book.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Douglas
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ダグラス
- Reading
- じぇりー・だぐらす
- Born
- May 28, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Warren, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / singer / guitarist / songwriter / electric guitar
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Americana Award for Instrumentalist of the Year
- 2002 Americana Award for Instrumentalist of the Year
- 2011 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Douglas born?
Born May 28, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Jerry Douglas from?
Jerry Douglas is from Warren, Ohio, United States.
What does Jerry Douglas do?
Jerry Douglas works as musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter, electric guitar.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.