Martin Marty Stewart is a prominent American country musician who has left a bright mark on music history with his unique accomplishments and career highlights from an early age Stewart displayed an uncommon talent and passion for music which became the foundation of his successful career early years and the beginning of his career Marty Stewart was born on September 30th 1958 in Philadelphia Mississippi at the age of 12 he had already started playing banjo and mandolin professionally as a teenager he joined the band the Sullivan family and later worked with such stars as Ral Campbell and Johnny Cash Cash's influence on his career was significant it was working with the legendary musician that helped Stuart develop his Unique Style and confidence on stage breakthrough and musical achievements Marty Stewart released his debut album in 1985 which immediately brought attention to his name his third album Hillbilly Rock 1989 was a landmark album in his career he successfully combined traditional country music elements with modern rhythms and rock accents which attracted a new audience the song Hillbilly Rock earned him his first Grammy Award nomination his next album tempted 1991 brought even more success and solidified his reputation in the music industry Stewart has also collaborated extensively with other well-known artists including Dolly Parton and Linda ronat which has allowed him to expand his musical Horizons and increase his popularity Awards and recognition throughout his career Stewart has received numerous Awards and nominations including several Grammy Awards he won the best country artist award and was recognized as one of the most influential country musicians of his time in 2004 he was honored with the Country Music Hall of Fame award for his outstanding achievements in country music