Awesome!!She is an Angel and that place is Awesome!! I would give my everything to spend a day there.Best region in the whole world!! Godspeed to you!!
What a fantastic Girl...and Mom Too.....Kudos to BOTH for being genuinely humble!! It's contagious!! Cheers Everyone and Thank you Bill On The Road for sharing this video!
I always assumed you were from a well heeled family and given all the best help (which clearly you have). To know you earned that support from your teacher is something to be proud of. My son who is 12 was busking here in NZ when a very talented blues played heard him playing the blues. He has been teaching him ever since. Like you he is very talented and like you he works very hard at it. We love it, he has filled our home with music every day. You are a gift to making Willow, thank you.
Thankyou for sharing your story Willow. You are exactly the great little country gal i expected and so grounded and talented. And i think you have a wonderful mom too. :)
What an amazing story! I hope she keeps making music until she's 100 years old or more! And tons of credit for all those who support her, especially her mom!
The video of Willow playing and singing reminds me of a family car trip from Cent. Michigan (where I lived at the time - 1958) to north western Illinois (near Debuque, Iowa). My grandpa was with us. Along the way, an old folk song came on the car radio, named The Mule Skinner Blues, briefly popular at the time. Joe, my father's father, was singing along with it and laughing. That recorded version's popularity was as an oddball 'novelty' song, mainly due to how it was sung (with more gusto than Willow's style, and not corny like the 1958 record). Urban/'city' people then (and now) don't realize that "mule skinner" doesn't mean someone who "skins" dead mules; it means someone who is a mule tender, handler, or occasionally rider, not a mule killer.
hi my little friend i wrote a catchy song everybody over in ireland loves it young and old,i would love to send it to you we put banjo to it but it was not great please send your email addy to godsking@eircom.net i will respect your privacy.declan.
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing Willow! Your energy, dedication, confidence and work shows, your humble attitude and amazing talent is a pleasure to watch! It's an honor to be a fan! And what an amazing Mom, take care of Willow, Mom, she's a Gem!! Loved the interview as well!
Willow...Let me talk to you like a GrandPa...You have a gift given to you..My Daddy played the banjo. He learned how to play on his own, much like most of the people from the south. He spent hours showing me how to play, and I also learned too. God gives us all gifts..yours is that banjo. Stay in it, and make it to the top..You be better than Earl Scruggs, and make us all proud. Always remember to give God thanks for what he's done for you...Love you in Christ..
Impressive to see someone making a living in her chosen life's work by the age of 13. Most people these days have no idea what they want to do by their mid-30s. -jcr
What an awsome kid.i hope my kids can get some inspiration from her..well done girl you are awsome.keep on pickin....... im josh a fellow picker from Longbeach CA...👍👍👍 .
That’s beautiful for a surgeon want to get into paying Bluegrass and paying a mandrel is it best thing in the world for her God bless there was a beautiful talent why not share it with the world so this is Easter weekend and wishing her a happy Easter weekend to her and her family
God bless you sweetie, stay the way you are and keep Always JESUS first in everything and all your hard work an determination will definitely pay off for you dear.😇
You should check out WAMU. I have grown to like/love this station over the last two years. They are nice, great people and I am grateful for making their friendship.
OMG A live person who plays and sings the music I grew up with in the 1950's. I've only been listening to dead people sing for the last 10 years.
She is a family heritage, from America
Thank you beautiful girl for helping keep this beautiful music alive with your amazing talent.
The sound of the banjo lifts the spirit and takes away the sadness, God bless you.
Awesome!!She is an Angel and that place is Awesome!! I would give my everything to spend a day there.Best region in the whole world!! Godspeed to you!!
What a sweet beautiful young woman. I tip my hat to her mother for raising this amazing up and coming artist.
What a fantastic Girl...and Mom Too.....Kudos to BOTH for being genuinely humble!! It's contagious!! Cheers Everyone and Thank you Bill On The Road for sharing this video!
I always assumed you were from a well heeled family and given all the best help (which clearly you have). To know you earned that support from your teacher is something to be proud of. My son who is 12 was busking here in NZ when a very talented blues played heard him playing the blues. He has been teaching him ever since. Like you he is very talented and like you he works very hard at it. We love it, he has filled our home with music every day. You are a gift to making Willow, thank you.
Thankyou for sharing your story Willow. You are exactly the great little country gal i expected and so grounded and talented. And i think you have a wonderful mom too. :)
Love this Mom! God Bless Her for supporting her daughter at such a young age!
Thanks Willow, for keeping our cultures historic music alive. Hope more kids get into bluegrass.
Glad to see someone from the young generation keeping the music alive!
What an amazing story! I hope she keeps making music until she's 100 years old or more! And tons of credit for all those who support her, especially her mom!
This is a testament on Godly clean living. God bless you Willow. You pretty mountain flower.
What a wonderful positive person. The world needs more people like that.
WOW, What a fabulous young lady and it looks like her mother is doing a terrific job raising her as well, Good Luck and God Bless to them and theirs.
WOW! What a prize for any audience to enjoy. All the best to Willow.
The video of Willow playing and singing reminds me of a family car trip from Cent. Michigan (where I lived at the time - 1958) to north western Illinois (near Debuque, Iowa). My grandpa was with us. Along the way, an old folk song came on the car radio, named The Mule Skinner Blues, briefly popular at the time. Joe, my father's father, was singing along with it and laughing. That recorded version's popularity was as an oddball 'novelty' song, mainly due to how it was sung (with more gusto than Willow's style, and not corny like the 1958 record). Urban/'city' people then (and now) don't realize that "mule skinner" doesn't mean someone who "skins" dead mules; it means someone who is a mule tender, handler, or occasionally rider, not a mule killer.
I'm in love with this girl, she's such a good player and she seems SO nice too!
Ciara Carruthers Yes, she is. Her Mom, too. They are both adorable.
I never explored much bluegrass or banjo. I love seeing a young talent so matured, focused and developed. Makes me almost wish I had a daughter.
Amazing young lady...tremendous talent!!!
She is a super special angel of happiness God Bless this fine young lady 👍🏾
She even plays a Deering Calico! What a beautiful gal (and a good looking banjo too!)
To teach someone music is such a beautiful thing it is a gift for life and you are living proof of that :-)
Love this little girl she is amazing
best of luck in your life and your career, young lady. cherish and nurture your gifts. w/ respect, david Lund, an old yankee
Good for her. Very talented young lady. Now take what you know and do it differently than anyone else.
she's great, wish her and her family the best.
Good to see, real American type of music. Talented with a great attitude, good luck.
What a lovely family, Give your life to music. wished i picked up a guitar much younger than i did.
Bill, thanks so much for everything, and thanks for the comments guys!!
hi my little friend i wrote a catchy song everybody over in ireland loves it young and old,i would love to send it to you we put banjo to it but it was not great please send your email addy to godsking@eircom.net i will respect your privacy.declan.
wow the people commenting are creepy af
you have a great talent take it to the sky and have fun with it god bless Willow !!
Willow,you are just great. If you are still at Opryland, my wife and I will make a special trip to see you.
welcome
Willow! Have Mercy! The Best to You! You will be World Famous! Just stay Sweet as you are!
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing Willow! Your energy, dedication, confidence and work shows, your humble attitude and amazing talent is a pleasure to watch! It's an honor to be a fan! And what an amazing Mom, take care of Willow, Mom, she's a Gem!! Loved the interview as well!
I hope I get a chance to see you play live someday.. your moms tender loving care is obvious in your personality... your mom is a really cool gal..
God bless you, honey, and God bless your mom.
Very talented young lady...and a great picker!
she is an Amazing Artist and a wonderful person along with her mom
If this is the future of Bluegrass we are in good shape.Keep it up Willow and listen to Mom.
Wow the story was fantastic!!
You are so goooood..love it
I want that happy music !
Yes, Yes we do !
Willow...Let me talk to you like a GrandPa...You have a gift given to you..My Daddy played the banjo. He learned how to play on his own, much like most of the people from the south. He spent hours showing me how to play, and I also learned too. God gives us all gifts..yours is that banjo. Stay in it, and make it to the top..You be better than Earl Scruggs, and make us all proud. Always remember to give God thanks for what he's done for you...Love you in Christ..
This is so sweet.
What an awesome bird!
Nice ,, love the banjo, hope I get to see you play someday..
Impressive to see someone making a living in her chosen life's work by the age of 13. Most people these days have no idea what they want to do by their mid-30s.
-jcr
1 love Willow! Keep playing, you have something...
She was and is amazing, you go girl!!
Very talented little lady, keep it up kid
She's a beautiful young lady
Not only a awesome Banjo string picker.......you're adorable.....to boot!
What a great musician!!
Such a sweet girl. A star in the making. !
Three cheers to that mom!
What a lovely child.
What an awsome kid.i hope my kids can get some inspiration from her..well done girl you are awsome.keep on pickin....... im josh a fellow picker from Longbeach CA...👍👍👍
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If she was 13 in 2014 she's as old as me!!! Please lord there might be a chance.
awesome story ...cute kid ..keep it up !
What a great story! You go Girl!
She is amazing and it's hard to believe she takes care of everything with the money she makes, She is an American success story.
Very positive attitude! Great talent.
good luck to this big talent I hope live is good to her & her family .
Awesome 👌
what a talented little cutie.
your special lovely girl hun love how you play and sing keep on playing make sure you finish school OK take care
mom you must be proud.xxoo
Good on u girl love the music. ..
wow Willow you are awesome eres una super chica
Cute young lady, good picking, keep it up!
That’s beautiful for a surgeon want to get into paying Bluegrass and paying a mandrel is it best thing in the world for her God bless there was a beautiful talent why not share it with the world so this is Easter weekend and wishing her a happy Easter weekend to her and her family
God bless you sweetie, stay the way you are and keep Always JESUS first in everything and all your hard work an determination will definitely pay off for you dear.😇
This girl is my hero
y'all make me proud keep it up good mom.
She ha incredible talent!
Great family, great tutelage.
God bless you sweetheart I thank you are grat ☘️🇮🇪☘️
What a feel good story :)
Awesome!!
Well done little lady!
Willow you are so pretty.
Love the story..
This was a cute story. Glad she's living her dream. She needs a contract.
She said, "whenever I was 3 1/2" like there were times when she would slip back to that age.
what a doll !
Any kin to the legendary Sonny and Bobby Osborne?
Devastatingly cute!
Keep on enjoying life 🙏🙏🙏
Lakearea she graduated high school last december when she was 16
Прекрасно и жизнерадостно .Уважаю .
Smart and talented lady.
awesome
An Angel walking among us.....
You should check out WAMU. I have grown to like/love this station over the last two years. They are nice, great people and I am grateful for making their friendship.
😃 very nice!!!
Hope the forest fires didn't stop the picking. From Canada, we love authenticity . . . and the banjo, too!
You go, girl!
Who is the young man?
whenever I was three and a half...
I thought Willow was related to Sony Osborne,I must have got that wrong.Hard to know being from Australia and loving Bluegrass.
is that her brother with her ?????????