Art Wooten. The first fiddler in Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, before the classic mid-1940s lineup. He won the Galax fiddle contest in 1950.
Why this player is listed
Art Wooten appears in the Play Bluegrass guide to notable fiddle players, which collects contest champions, bluegrass fiddlers, Canadian fiddlers, judges, and departed legends tied to the tradition.
More fiddle context
For the larger list, start with the big list of fiddle players. For the style itself, read the guide to bluegrass fiddle.