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Barry & Holly Tashian
Biography
Bluegrass, contemporary folk and country music are combined through the harmony-filled songs of Nashville-based singersongwriters Barry and Holly Tashian. The duo's five albums, produced by Jim Rooney, have included "Straw Into Gold," which received a NAIRD award as "best country album of 1994", and "Harmony", nominated for a Nashville Music Award as "best bluegrass album of 1998". In addition, the Tashian's songs have been covered by Ty England, The Nashville Bluegrass Band, Roland White, Daniel O'Donnell and Jody Stecher & Kate Breslin.

The Tashians took an unusual route in developing their unique country and folk blend. Although Barry Tashian, who played electric guitar in a rock band at the age of twelve, met his future wife in high school, they didn't play together until much later. Tashian first attracted attention as the lead singer and guitarist for Barry And The Remains, a rock band that he formed in 1964 with fellow students at Boston University. Within two months, the band was signed by Columbia Records. After releasing several singles that became regional hits in the Boston area, the group relocated to New York. In August 1966, the group toured North America as the opening act for what became The Beatles' final tour.
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