Nashville, TN — The following quotes were issued to pay tribute to J T Gray, owner of the legendary The Station Inn. Gray passed away Saturday, March 20.
“The sudden passing of JT Gray was a shock to the heart of us all. His devotion to traditional music was legend and he made a legend of the funky juke joint in a crummy part of town—Now the glitziest part of Nashville—where people came from all over the world to hear the best musicians play from the heart not for the bucks but for the love of traditional music. Like all of the music community we mourn his passing deeply at the same time celebrating his well-lived life. JT gave The Time Jumpers our first chance to play over twenty years ago, and was our champion for fifteen years. We can never forget his commitment to getting us started and watching us flourish.” – THE TIME JUMPERS
“Bluegrass music these days certainly comes in all shapes, sizes and colors – but it all has a home at the Station Inn. JT welcomed us with open arms from the moment we met and we feel so fortunate to have known him over the years. His support has meant the world to us, and we’ll always be grateful to him for helping us bring our music and perspective to this iconic stage.” – NEFESH MOUNTAIN