| INTRODUCING JERRY SARTAIN Jerry Sartain was taught to play the guitar in 1962 at the age of six by his grandfather, Sullivan Sartain. Jerry, his parents and grandparents would gather around the table to play and sing. The family would sing songs that Sullivan loved. Songs by Roy Acuff, Jimmy Rodgers, Hank Williams, Jim and Jessie, Ralph Stanley and the Osborne Brothers. "Old Country Church" and "Wreck On The Highway" were among the favorites that the family loved to play and sing. Over the years, Jerry's younger brothers provided two more voices to the evening singing around the supper table. Around the age of fourteen, Jerry, his father and two cousins joined together to form a bluegrass band, "The Sartains", that played at family functions and local dances. After several years of playing bluegrass, Jerry was forced to leave the music he loved behind and joined a band playing country music. In Jerry's words, "I had to make a living. I had to feed my family." It didn't take long for word to spread about Jerry's guitar skills and smooth country vocals. He was soon playing in bands and touring with many country greats such as Little Jimmy Dickens, Wynn Stewart, Melba Montgomery, Box Car Willie, Johnny Gimble, Norma Jean, Claude Gray, John Wesley Ryles and Gary Stewart. Jerry's musical career also took a tour through Rhythm & Blues. In 1999, CSP Records released the CD "Crosscut" by Jerry's band of the same name. The CD was a major hit with his many fans in Louisiana and Texas. |
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Like many people in the music business, Jerry's life has nott been without it's trials and troubles including bouts with drugs and alcohol. Jerry gives credit to the Lord and his wife Donna for giving him the strength to come through the tough times. He thanks God for continuing to bless him and his family. One day, several years ago, CSP Records owner, Jimmy Rogers asked this question of Jerry, "If you could record your favorite style of music, what would it be?" Without a moment's hesitation, Jerry answered, "Bluegrass. It would be a bluegrass gospel CD in honor of the music my Grandpa taught me. The music I used to play and sing with my family. My Grandpa always told me, "Jerry, you will never make it in music until you sing one for the Lord." |
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