Tony Rice - IBMA Hall Of Fame Acceptance Speech
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- Tony Rice Acceptance Speech into the International Bluegrass Music Awards Hall Of Fame 2013. Presented by Sam Bush & Peter Rowan.
Friends if you joined us online Thursday night for the IBMA Awards, you saw this remarkable moment and we're pleased to present it in full. Tony Rice is one of the most important bluegrass musicians in history. His guitar playing has influenced more pickers than anyone else. But he was also a beloved singer who sounded like nobody else. For nearly 20 years though, he's not been able to sing due to a complex vocal condition. But here he stuns the IBMA Awards audience with a glimpse of that voice we've loved so dearly and missed so much. Thanks for your patience as we processed this piece and thank you for asking. It was perhaps the most talked about moment of this remarkable week at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh.
Video by Music City Roots. 
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Tony wanted me to let you know how deeply, he appreciates what you wrote, It meant more than you will ever realize. We both send you our heartfelt gratitude, and Loving Best Wishes.
Please forgive me for just now seeing this reply! True story, I met Tony here in Pulaski Va. in the local Long John Silver! Many many years ago. He was riding to a gig in with a friend in a Mustang. They pulled off the interstate for food and I happened to be standing in line behind him! I was so excited just to see him up close like that. I spoke to him, and let him know (quietly) that I knew who he was and did not want to bother him, but let him know I was a HUGE fan of his music and appreciated him for sharing his gift and inspiring us all. I can not thank you enough for reaching out. He signed a business card for me (which unfortunately was lost in a house fire). I meant every single word I said, Tony is a treasure with God given ability. He will forever be a "musical influencer". God bless you and yours! I pray this message finds you well.
So sorry for your loss, Mrs. Rice. The impact your husband had on music and musicians is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing him with us. Keeping your family in my prayers!
What Luke said. May you feel the best of him close to you, each day.
How loving and grateful he was. Rest in everlasting peace...
Prayers for you and for your family! Tony will forever be a treasure. His musical influence will be a stamp on not just bluegrass but music of all styles and genres. He is truly transcendent. May God bless you and keep you!
Tony was right. Today he gets to express himself poetically in song again... 🥺 Rest easy Mr. Rice
Yes, we miss him but we can be assured of this: Tony's got his voice back now.
Absolutely true, there is an all-star band in Heaven.
damn.. this comment effed me up lol
RIP - David Anthony Rice (born June 8, 1951 - December 25, 2020)
RIP Tony, you will be missed.
Was looking at something completely unrelated when I ran across this Tony Rice speech by "accident." (Are there really such things as "accidents"?) I'm a singer/songwriter, and I was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a vocal cord condition that severely restricts my use of my voice. I have long suspected there is a mental component to the problem. Seeing and hearing Tony use his real voice by what seemed to be sheer willpower (with a strong dose of faith and grace) was more inspirational to me than I can say. It was a true blessing. God Bless you Tony Rice for your courage, grace, generosity, and, of course for sharing your unique talent. You truly are an inspiration to us in so many ways!
How are you doing??? Have you made any progress towards regaining full range of your voice since this comment 9 years ago?
I’m crying here. Very touching. Bluegrass won’t be the same without him, but I’m glad he’s in a better place. Rest in heavenly peace Tony.
Over the years Tony has become my musical hero. But after this speech, it is clear that his humanity and gifts are much deeper. He is a true gentleman, in addition to being one of our country's greatest artists.
Tony's got his voice back now.
I am honestly not sure who would give this video a thumbs down! I am not trying to be terrible, but whoever gave this a thumbs down needs to realize that this guy has been one of the very best singers and musicians that has ever been on this planet! I know that I was just a young man when I first heard Tony Rice sing and play. It was something that influenced me in a very powerful way! It inspired me to pick up a guitar and to really practice and aspire to reach a level of decency! To see him in this manner is very hard! I have missed hearing him sing, and play. He had such a gift and it hurts to see him unable to sing the way that I first heard him. He has not been able to talk or sing for almost 20 years so to hear him in this manner is nothing short of amazing. You guys that gave this video a thumbs down needs to go and look up some old Tony Rice and simply listen to his God given gift. Look up Tony Rice Church street blues then come back here and watch this video with a different set of eyes! God bless you Tony! You are a national treasure!
Thumbs down?? As they say...jealousy is a curse!!
Class in the Music industry? Only Bluegrass... Tony's second soul.
It's people who hate our country and American culture.
Couldn’t have said it better! Tony Rice is by far, the biggest influence, next to my dad and brother...He inspired me as I was learning to play the guitar in a way that’s so unorthodox, yet so bad a** , that it cannot be rivaled!! Thank goodness for Clarence White for inspiring the great “Tony Rice” whom has blessed the Bluegrass and Jazz world... And thank goodness for Old Martin Guitars, lol... Give credit where credit is due...
There’s a troll for every bridge, my friend. I just try to keep my eyes on the light. The darkness will fade soon enough.
He has trained his voice partly back. This is such good news and put tears in my eyes. Wonderful. Just wonderful.
This is what class looks like. God Bless you, Mr. Rice.
I needed to come back and watch this again after hearing the news. RIP Tony Rice, you will be missed.
Rest in peace, Tony. What a musician, what a life.
I'm still stunned by the news of his passing. My introduction to bluegrass was in the mid 80's. It was a very small venue in Atlanta. Norman and Nancy Blake opened. It was the Tony Rice Unit. I left that show completely blown away. I had never seen someone pick so well. Nobody can or will ever come even close to Tony's flatpicking style. A true originator! Thank God Tony has left behind such a massive amount of timeless tunes. The Pizza Tapes w/ Garcia and Grisman is a classic example of how he could impress and gel so well in an improv setting with other respected musicians. You sir, will be forever missed!
MAY THE FOUR WINDS BLOW YOU SAFELY HOME
What a legend! We, no doubt, will see a huge rekindling of Tony Rice guitar playing and appreciation.
R.I.P. Mr. Rice.
Losing Eddie Van Halen and Tony Rick in the same year, 2020 just keeps upping the bar on the worst year ever. But their influence on music is undeniable. Just imagining the jams going on in Heaven!
JD Crowe now too.
Man...this video made me incredibly emotional. Listening to him speak in his voice that hadn’t been heard since the 90s was just unbelievable. It absolutely breaks my heart that he’s gone. I have spent many, many, many hours in my desk chair watching his videos, listening to his gravelly voice explaining guitar in a way that only guitar players could understand. And I will spend many, many more for the rest of my life.
Tony is a national treasure. I met Alison(and Sam Bush) on 11/16/2015 just a couple weeks ago in Nashville and I asked her about Tony Rice, and she told me to my face, Tony is her hero and loves him more than he will ever know. That's a very classy comment about a very classy person. This genre of music has so many "down to earth" and " warm hearted" people. I think is attributed to their strong faith. Sam Bush was also a class act and so nice to talk to.
Tony is a tremendous loss but know this friends, he needed the rest and time that he took.
Many of us wanted to hear a new album or wanted to see him onstage but taking a rest was absolutely needed. He gave us beautiful music from unchartered territory with the guitar as well as incredible vocals for over 43 years. My lord and savior wanted a new musician in the angel band so he summoned Tony Rice home.
Such humility , grace and bottomless talent- Your memory and music will forever be a blessing.
I 1st heard Tony Rice in the '70's on my local NPR radio channel...I can remember it like it was tonight...I was on my way to work at 10pm...the song was EMD with David Grisman...I was so stunned that I pulled over to the side of the road to listen...I started playing bluegrass the next day....Tony: you have meant so much to me in the past almost 40 years...thank you.
What a class act! Thank you for years of superb music Tony!
Truly one of the most inspirational speeches I've ever seen.
I cried watching this.
RIP Tony, your music has had a massive influence on my life and this speech was truly inspiring, had to come back and watch it once more.
What a great human being,Tony you are a blessing to us all.
I watched this many times. Tonight tears come to my eyes. This is a man who always was extremely nice to me. Prayers for his family. Never to be forgotten. The greatest I've ever seen in many ways.
This just gives me chills. They couldn't dream up a more dramatic, uplifting moment even in Hollywood! I'm certain that took a lot of bravery. It's an inspiration to us all!
I love Tony Rice's music! Just beautiful!!!
I love Tony Rice. I cried through most of this video. Thank you for posting it.
I cannot watch this video without fighting back tears. It will go down as one of the greatest acceptances speeches of all time. Along with Hattie Mcdaniels short but, oh, so so sweet remarks she made when she won her Oscar for her part in Gone With The Wind.
Tonys talent is surpassed only by his humility.
I was moved to tears of awe and of joy by the beauty, and at the miracle, of Tony Rice's speech. His words and his voice. Please, everyone, listen all the way to the end - to hear the unbelievable restoration of voice and vigor that Tony dedicated to Alison Krauss. I was reminded once again that one person - gifted beyond mere words to express - really can change the world forever. How wonderful it was to share this magic time with Sam Bush and Peter Rowan. Thank you, Music City Roots!
I met Tony Rice at Mr.B's Family Restaraunt in Fredericksburg VA. Years and Years ago. He Autographed an Album for me. I have since passed on all of my Tony Rice albums but have all of my CD's. I started playing Rice style when I was about 20 years old and about 6 years ago I finally learned to play cattle in the caine, man what a beaitiful tune. Tony.....Our Loving Heavenly Father YAHWEY is capable of doing anything in our lives, he is in total control of ALL his creation.
RIP Tony, you are loved so much!!
Just another reminder,never take anything for granted,the steps you took today through life there is no guarantee you will take those steps tomorrow or a hour from now, live every minute with a smile on your face ,never give up trying ,and never let negative people ruin your inner hapiness.
I love you Tony! Thank you, thank you. You will be deeply missed.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Tony Rice. You were one of my biggest influences growing up and listening to your music, especially when I was learning to play. Tony is absolutely the greatest to ever touch an acoustic guitar. A true legend of which there will never be another. Thank You, Tony.
Here in the Netherlands almost nobody knows what bluegrass is they just call it cowboy music. But ive learnt through Tony's music what bluegrass is. Shortly after i started playing the guitar i found him on youtube, i bought a martin and now i love bluegrass and im playing it every day.
Same here in Brazil, G Kooi.
Bluegrass cheers from the deep south, buddy.
Learn from the roots of bluegrass. Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, Jimmy Martin are among the very best and have influenced players for more than 75 years. Today's older stars, 60 and up played with these guys on their way up. One influences another and he in turn influences a young kid to play bluegrass. Tony Rice may be the best in his field. Ralph Stanley, Lester Flatt and JD Sumner brought young players into established bands and they became stars. Enjoy our wonderful bluegrass music and spread it around!
Aloha from Kentucky! Boy I bet they got big mountains up there , keep picking brother
What an amazing talent! Thank you Tony, may you rest in peace!
Tony was able to see what his big plaque looked like finally. thanks to you. He was able to hear and watch his self up there finally, courtesy of you. I see the relief on his face now, He was very concerned before, that he had not done a very good job. He was afraid to fully trust me, when I told him he did a perfect job. Tony does not preplan talks or speeches. He always shoots from the hip.He wanted to summons his real voice as a get well message to Alison Krauss who has dysphonia temporarly.
Tony will always be in my prayers. I hope he gets the rest he really needs from so many years on the road. He shouldn't feel the obligation to work
but if I ever hear that he is performing again I know it's the result of rest and prayer. Best wishes.
My eyes welled up with tears when I first saw this video several years ago. Although I never knew him personally, Tony was & still is my hero!!!!!!! His music saved my life & continues to be a source of great inspiration for me!!!!!!! Long live the memory & music of Tony Rice!!!!!!!
What Can You Say About This? World Class to the MAX!!!
Gods Speed Tony.
Tony Rice should be in every hall of fame in music.
Eh maybe not heavy metal haha
Tony is our gold standard for guitar- so glad to hear his voice, I can't wait to see him again.
This is one of the Greatest thing I have ever seen from the best Guitar player and Singer on the face of the planet. Thank you Tony for all that you have give us. You are the best.
I can't imagine how alison reacted to this... What a brave loving man you are Mr Rice. Xo
Class, courage and dignity...... His amazing talent is just the tip of the iceberg. And yes I cried tears of joy watching this :)
M Bradley I'm grateful to have been alive during Tony's time on earth. And I'm grateful that I can hear young musicians coming up that have been influenced greatly by Tony's musicianship and character. There will never be another individual as unique, but rest assured, his legacy will live on for generations yet to come
Tony Rice brought me here. What a gift he was.
Thanks for sharing this very special moment. It really was moving to see Tony to manage to speak with his own voice again… Thank you Tony.
Always blown away by Tony throughout his career, but this speech really rocked my world to see. How inspiring and touching can you get? We'll always remember Tony as the best of the best. I feel lucky to have been around to see him a bunch of times. I have some recordings of Tony back in the 80s that I'll be sharing here hopefully soon.
Rest in Peace Mr. Rice.
Blessings on you, Tony. Thank you for all the years of wonderful music. And thank you for sharing your voice with us again!
This Gentleman is a true Bluregrass Legend. I remember listening to him in my younger days this richness in his voice, the master of the guitar. Even now with his voice still is a masters tool....May I say Mr. Rice God Bless you sir and thank you for your contribution to the World of Bluegrass.
Wonderful musician, great inspiration, Thanks Tony!
I've never seen this man on stage when he hasn't completely surprised and inspired me, but I didn't think he could do it without his guitar. Once again he's done it! Thanks again being the single most influential musician in my life.
Sam Bush and Tony Rice are both some of the very best musicians that have ever been! That is a simple fact. They have been playing stuff, and doing music that we have all tried to emulate since, and will be trying to for many many years to come! It is really inevitable that if we are living we are getting older, but Thank God for the pioneers in music and most influential singers/songwriters/musicians that will ever be! EVER!!! Thank God for these amazing musicians that have blessed us for so many years!
What a gentle and kind man. He blessed us with his music. I offer my condolences to you, Mrs. Rice.
I don't know why the bluegrass genre is so rich of wonderful uman beings, I personally don't trust in God but I can assure that seeing things like this makes me think that, after all, we live in a beautiful world with beautiful people. Thank you Tony, you are an incredible musician and you are a limitless source of inspiration.
Tony, thank you for inspiring me to learn how to play your style of guitar playing. i am praying for you to someday be able to play and sing again. i hope you can get back to what you miss soon. i for one am looking forward to that day when you are able to sing and tear up that guitar again like you have done for so many years. God Bless you Tony Rice!
Was an honor to be the room that night to hear this.
This is exactly why I love the small community of Bluegrass music! It is so rare these days to see any artist truly follow up with their fans, but in this case, even the wife of the artist has followed up. Thank you so very much for filling us all in, and most importantly, Congratulations Mr. Tony Rice on that great honor! It was well deserved!
Tony, It's wonderful to hear your voice again.
I cried the first time I saw this. I'm crying again today. This world will never be the same.
Thanks for being with us "master" Tony
Tony Rice is one really good guy. I love the man.
Tony Rice, The Best of The Best, thank you for being YOU.
Sending Love from France Tony !! You are the best guitarist in bluegrass and country ever !
Here, my folks, is a living legend.
If only I could express the way his playing has effected me!
Seeing this has touched me...I am reminded that of every great player I've ever met...they were all very kind, very real people. I feel it resonates in their music..Bless you sir.
Just soooo glad we were there. An honor well deserved, and a response beyond my expectations.
One of the most important moments ever recorded in the history of music. Epic. God Bless Tony Rice and Miss Pam.
Our Heavenly Father will have restored your voice Tony...and with interest....thankyou so much for all the musical joy you gave myself and many many others over the years ..RIP MR Rice.
You will always be a legend. Will miss you Mr Rice
God Bless you Tony Rice, you have been my favorite acoustic guitar player since the first time I heard you play.I sure hope to hear you sing again also.
I've played Folk, Blues and Rock over the past 53 years but never considered Bluegrass until I came across Tony Rice and now it's all I want to play, though he is the highest bar it is the effort that brings great joy. Thanks Tony.
Absolutely Fantastical!! An Icon if ever there was one, Thanks a million for posting this!
an pain the same time. hes not just a legend but hes an even better human being! after the show i got a text from his daughter asking me to meet her behind the stage which obviously full strictly private only open to a select few. i walked right up onto his bus/rv an tony sat up an gave me his sincere condolences about the passing of my dad. classiest man alive in my book! hes been battling health issues and yet after 2 hrs of intense miserable heat he still allowed me to meet him an wyatt
What a fine gentleman. And the best bluegrass flat top picker, singer ever. Congratulations Mr.Rice !!
Amazing. ABSOLUTELY Amazing! Thank you Mr. Rice for everything you have done. You have inspired a billion calloused fingers, lifted a gazillion troubled hearts and inspired all of us with your strength and resilient spirit. Please don't be offended, I'm from the country, and I mean this with all the reverence in the world - but if Karo syrup could talk, it would sound like you! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony Rice, the only musician I ever went to see 3 times. A joy every time. Always brilliant, always classy, and always bringing it. So glad he played music.
So many years, so many great musical memories.. Thank you Tony for all that you do. Peace and believe in yourself. You are the best.
I cry every time
+Mark Creech Hear Hear!
RIP Tony. What an inspiration.
RIP Tony...1951 - 2020. Such a cool guy....
Wow... I about broke down in tears at 12:38 when Tony spoke. Very touching. Tony is the best - he has inspired so many of us more than I think he could ever know. God bless you Tony!!
Praying for you, have been a long time. Thank you for sharing your God - given abilities to both pick and sing with the whole world. I've been blessed to have followed your music throughout your whole career. You are probably
Thank you so much for posting this, and an even bigger thank you to Tony Rice for his musicianship and his class.
Thank You for sharing this. Tony is a legend and an inspiration. He is one of the main reasons I learned to play guitar and his playing has frustrated me for years!!....because I still can't do it! I know one day he will sing for us again!!!
Rest in Peace Tony Rice ❤️
Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful, beautiful music, Tony. Safe travels...
I can't keep from crying every time I see this!
Without a doubt.. One of the most influential musicians to cross our planet..Thank you God for giving us Tony Rice..No only a musical genius but a great human being..Rest in peace Tony Rice
Thanks for posting this inspiring and moving video.
Every one of the accolades Tony Rice has been given is well-deserved.
I hope he is able to keep on playing his wonderful guitar music for a long time and perhaps add that wonderful voice too.
Most impressive thing I saw in a while. I hope Tony gets to see his dream come true!
Legend. Thanks for all the incredible music Tony.
Remarkable remarks from a Remarkable man & musician
Tony, Tony, Tony..... He is the greatest!!!!
Has no equal on the guitar!!!!
RIP Tony. You were one of the best ever. You’re my lifetime inspiration. Thanks for the millions of goosebumps I’ve had by listening to your music. I hope we can play together in the afterlife.
Incredible. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much MCR for posting this. Thank you!
GOD BLESS YOU !!! Tony you can do it thank you sir for all the wonderful music you have giving us .
Thank you, Tony for reminding me of the importance of grace and kindness. I have so enjoyed your music and personality. You are a real friend and protector of music. See you one day brother