The 2024 Grand National Champion from Granbury, Texas, and a two-time Grand Master Fiddler champion (2019 and 2024). A young standard-bearer for Texas style.
Why this player is listed
Ridge Roberts 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.