Eleanor Townsend. Championship fiddler, cited as the first woman to win the Canadian Open. Graham’s wife and duet partner.
Why this player is listed
Eleanor Townsend 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.