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photo by Carrie Hemlock
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RT23
Bios
Ernie Thacker
As everyone knows April 18,
2003 Ernie was in a horrific automobile accident. Although,
Ernie was seriously injured and his life was changed forever, Ernie is
dealing with things very well. He was quoted saying although I have lost so
much throughout the accident such as his legs, and half of a lung, he has
gained so much in other ways. He has a totally different state of mind, and
outlook on so many things.
Ernie's wife, Dorthy now travels with him full
time. He says that she is now the band manager. Its is
just so nice having her travel with me, and she has been his angel in
disguise. She takes such good care of me and I never realized what an asset
she could be as far as my music goes. She deals with the public really
well, takes care of my record table, and pushes me to do my very best at
everything that I attempt. I am so thankful that I have her support in not
only my music but my life.
Although Ernie has much healing to be done, he is getting stronger
everyday. I thank God every night before I goto
bed, and every morning for letting me wake up. I now know with out the Lord
above that everything is possible. Ernie has two children who also travel
with him on some shows. Named for his idol "Keith Whitley," his
son Keith is 15, and his daughter Whitley, is 16. Nothing is more important
in my life than my family and friends. My music comes next. With my family
so involved in my career, life couldn't be better. The only thing lacking
is just waiting on the finishing process of healing and getting back out on
the road full time. Until then, I will play what I can, when I can, and
where I can. Until then I ask everyone to keep me and my family in your
prayers. Keep checking our website for more updates, and if we are playing
somewhere near you, Come and see and support that Bluegrass Music.

Singing the National Anthem
Daytona FL, July 02
The highest honnor ever, was being asked to sing
the National Anthem at the GNC Live Well Busch race in Daytona FL, over
130,000 in the stands and over a million viewers tuned in across the
country on the FX network...
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