Randy Howard (1960 to 1999). Grand Master champion and IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year, honored in the year of his death.
Why this player is listed
Randy Howard 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.