Clinton Gregory

Clinton Gregory
Gregory performing in 2013.
Background information
Born	(1964-03-01) March 1, 1964 (age 53)
Origin	Martinsville, Virginia, United States
Genres	Country Bluegrass
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, fiddle
Years active	1990-present
Labels	Step One, Rock Bottom, Polydor
Associated acts	Keith Stegall
Website	Official website

Clinton Gregory (born March 1, 1964 in Martinsville, Virginia) is an American country and bluegrass singer, songwriter, and fiddler. He has recorded primarily on independent labels, and has charted eleven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now known as Hot Country Songs) charts. His highest charting single is "Play, Ruby, Play", which reached No. 25.

Clinton Gregory began playing the fiddle at age five; by age six, he was performing at bluegrass festivals. At age twelve, he and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where his father, Willie Gregory, performed on the Grand Ole Opry. Clinton later became a session musician, playing fiddle for Suzy Bogguss and other acts. In 1990, he was signed to Step One Records. While on Step One, he recorded three albums and charted several singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, becoming the first independent act in over a decade to reach the Top 30 on the U.S. country charts. He also won the Music Row Industry's Independent Artist of the Year award for 1992 and 1993. Clinton later recorded two albums for Rock Bottom Records and one for Polydor Records.