Tennessee fiddler. Grand Master champion in 2016 and the 2025 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year with East Nash Grass. One of the clearest contest-to-bluegrass success stories of her generation.
Why this player is listed
Maddie Denton 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.