Since their formation in southeast Ohio (1989), it didn't take long for The RARELY HERD to step to the forefront as America's latest innovators of Bluegrass entertainment. Recipients of over 120 National and regional awards and nominations, The HERD continues to keep the tradition of entertainment in their show. Their 1992 "IBMA World of Bluegrass" showcase sparked The HERD's international acclaim. The RARELY HERD made their National Music Chart debut with their first Pinecastle Records release in 1992, "Midnight Loneliness" and followed it up with their second in 1994, "Heartbreak City", then went on to receive a GMA "DOVE" Award nomination for their 1996 gospel album, "What About Him?". In an unprecedented accomplishment in the history of the National Bluegrass Awards in Nashville, for 10 consecutive years (1993 through 2002) The RARELY HERD was named "Entertaining Band of the Year". Aside from being seen on CMT, TNN, and Japan's network giant NHK, the latest in their ongoing string of honors was being given the "Grand Masters Gold Award" at the National Bluegrass Music Awards in 2003. After all these years, The RARELY HERD continues to win awards and bring audiences to their feet! Family Style Entertainment is what 'packs the house' for The Herd... good, clean, family style entertainment. They are known around the globe as one of the most awarded and respected groups in Bluegrass music. In 1993, The RARELY HERD was named one of Europes "Top 3 Best New Bands". In 1994, Japan's largest television network (NHK-TV) spent two weeks traveling with The HERD, filming a documentary on Bluegrass Music in America, featuring THE RARELY HERD! Uproarious comedy, captivating vocals and top notch music make THE RARELY HERD one of the nations Premier Audience draws from New York to California! Whatever you do, you have to see them LIVE. Visit http://www.therarelyherd.com for more info.