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Randall Franks

Actor/entertainer Randall Franks (right), "Officer Randy Goode" from TV's In the Heat of the Night, and his mentor the late Grand Ole Opry star Jesse McReynolds, who is featured in Franks's book "Encouragers II: Walking with the Masters" visit backstage at the Grand Ole Opry before performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2015. (Randall Franks Media: http://randallfranks.com

Randall Franks is an American entertainer known for his work as a film and television actor, author, and bluegrass singer and musician.[1] He plays various instruments including the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and mountain dulcimer. Franks has received multiple nominations and awards throughout his career, including nominations for Inspirational Vocalist and Musician of the Year at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House 2023 and 2024.[2][3] He has been inducted into several halls of fame, such as the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2022),[4] America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame (2019),[5] and the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame (2013).[6] The International Bluegrass Music Museum & Hall of Fame recognized Franks as a Bluegrass Legend in 2010.[7] He has also received accolades from various regional organizations, including the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame Induction,[8] Carolinas Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Hall of Fame Legend Award,[9] Catoosa County, Georgia, which designated him as the "Appalachian Ambassador of the Fiddle" in 2004,[10] and was inducted into the Chamber Business Person Hall of Fame [11] In 2020, Franks was selected as the inaugural recipient of the AirPlay Direct Evolution Grant.[12]

  1. ^ "Randall Franks: Actor, Entertainer and Columnist". randallfranks.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Augusta Farmers Coop - Stock Quotes".
  3. ^ "Randall Franks Attends 9th Annual Josie Awards". 27 October 2023.
  4. ^ "2022 Hof Inductees - Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame".
  5. ^ "Artist/Actor Randall Franks Inducted Into America's Old Time Country Music Hall Of Fame". www.chattanoogan.com. 13 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Appalachian Entertainer and Actor Randall Franks Receives Independent Country Music Hall of Fame Induction". 30 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Randall Franks Honored at IBMM Pioneers of Bluegrass Gathering". July 2010.
  8. ^ Rome News-Tribune(USA)6 November 2004, pg. 3A, by: None listed, "Fiddler Franks makes music hall of fame"
  9. ^ name="sgnscoops.com">"Southern gospel, bluegrass and country legends honored in the Carolinas". 26 February 2010.
  10. ^ The Catoosa County News (USA) 29 December 2004, pg. 6B, by: Kevin Cummings, "Mr. Ambassador"
  11. ^ "Catoosa County Chamber presents annual awards". 24 March 2020.
  12. ^ "Randall Frank receives the first AirPlay Direct Evolution Grant". Retrieved November 20, 2022.

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