Christian Ward
Native Californian Christian Ward is recognized as one of the best fiddle players and songwriters in the country. He currently tours with The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin' McCourys, writes great new songs, and does session work.
Since his professional debut at the early age of twelve, Christian has performed all over the world with his family band including brother Austin and dad Eric Uglum, Sierra Hull and Highway 111,The Grass Is Dead, The Suwannee Mountain Boys, Brothers Barton & Overdrive, Chris Stuart & Backcountry, The Amanda and Scott Anderson Band, Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run, Bradford Lee Folk and the Bluegrass Playboys, and occasionally other bands including guest appearances with Billy Strings. He has also shared the stage with some legendary musicians including Ricky Skaggs, Earl Scruggs, and Bela Fleck. In 2012, Christian was honored with the “Momentum Award” by the International Bluegrass Music Association, which recognizes key up and coming contributors to the music industry and in 2013 he was named the winner of the Florida State Fiddle Contest. Christian holds a degree in creative writing and is a prolific songwriter, including co-writing (with Jarrod Walker) three cuts on Billy Strings' "Renewal" project. One of those tunes, Red Daisy, was won IBMA Song of the Year in 2022. He also co-wrote Following You with James Kee ,Magic City Gray with Jarrod Walker which were recorded by East Nash Grass, There Goes Another One with Mason Via which was one Mason's 2025 project, and many others.
Christian is also an experienced session player and is available for recording session work.
Contact Christian through the contact form at this link for lessons or session work.
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