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The Boxcars were an American bluegrass band. In addition to being Grammy-nominated, the band has received numerous
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both as a group and individually.


History

The Boxcars were founded by Adam Steffey,
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, Keith Garrett, John Bowman, and Harold Nixon. They released their debut self-titled album in 2010 and were nominated for numerous
International Bluegrass Music Awards The International Bluegrass Music Awards is an award show for bluegrass music presented by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Awards are voted based on professional membership in the IBMA. Award winners 2021 award winners Th ...
the year after. In 2014, Bowman left the group to focus on his career of preaching and singing in churches, releasing a solo album in June of that year. Bowman was replaced by Gary Hultman in June 2014. The group disbanded in 2017.


Discography


Awards and nominations


References


External links


The Boxcars official website
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