Kerry Marx

Kerry Marx is an American guitarist and studio musician, best known for his work with the Grand Ole Opry where he has been staff guitarist since 2000. He has played with many notable musicians including Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, John Legend, James Taylor, and Steven Tyler. He was guitarist for the CD "Songs From The Neighborhood," which received a Grammy award, the album Many Moods of Moses which received a Grammy nomination, and for the 2 time multi-platinum self-titled album by musical group Blackhawk. He was also a member of The Johnny Cash Show band. Kerry studied music at the University of South Carolina, and then went on to concentrate in jazz guitar while attending North Texas State University in Denton, TX. He moved to Nashville in 1981 and has played a variety of jazz, pop, rock, and country music in the Nashville recording scene, in addition to touring with artists such as Olivia Newton-John (2012–2016), Johnny Mathis (2016), Lynda Carter (2008–2015), Steve Wariner (2006–2007), Porter Wagoner (2006), Lee Ann Womack (2004), Johnny Cash (1989–1992), Toby Keith and Shania Twain (1993), Ronnie Milsap (1984–1987), Razzy Bailey (1983–1984), Jerry Reed (1981–1983), and Ray Price (1979–1981). Kerry has performed and composed for major networks, most notably for the Lionel Richie Special (2012), Hannah Montana (2007–2012), American Music Awards (2005–2016), Academy of Country Music Awards (2003–2016), CMA Christmas (2012–2015), CMA Awards, 1992 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and the 1985 Grammy Awards.

• 1990, The Mystery of Life, Johnny Cash, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
• 1993, Bob Dylan – The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration, guitar
• 1995, Standing On The Edge, Johnny Berry, electric guitar
• 1997, Christmas Time, Eddy Arnold, electric guitar
• 1997, Many Moods of Moses, Beenie Man, guitar
• 1997, Butterfly Kisses, Jeff Carson, guitar
• 2000, Greatest Hits, Blackhawk, electric guitar
• 2002, American IV: The Man Comes Around, Johnny Cash, acoustic guitar
• 2003, O Mickey, Where Art Thou, Disney, acoustic guitar
• 2003, Comfort of Her Wings, Charley Pride, main personnel, electric guitar
• 2007, The Great Lost Performance, Johnny Cash, main personnel, guitar
• 2008, How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites from the Grand Ole Opry, acoustic guitar, main personnel
• 2008, Best of BJ Thomas, BJ Thomas, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
• 2009, Then Sings My Soul, Ronnie Milsap, acoustic guitar
• 2011, Choices, Charley Pride, electric guitar
• 2013, Sending You A Little Christmas, Johnny Mathis (with Natalie Cole, Susan Boyle, Jim Brickman), electric guitar, acoustic guitar

Guitarist & Composer

Live TV Credits

Movie Soundtracks

• We Were Soldiers – Mel Gibson (w/ Dave Matthews & Johnny Cash)
• The Apostle – Robert Duvall (w/ Wynonna & Gary Chapman)
• Red Rocks West – Nicolas Cage (w/ Johnny Cash)