Grammy Award-Winning Country & Christian Music Band

Nashville, TN, USA
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Diamond Rio Biography

Diamond Rio is a Grammy Award-winning country and Christian music band formed in 1982 as an attraction for Nashville’s Opryland USA theme park. Originally known as the Grizzly River Boys and later the Tennessee River Boys, the group solidified its lineup with Marty Roe (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).

After adopting the name Diamond Rio, the band signed with Arista Nashville and made history when its debut single, “Meet in the Middle,” became the first debut single by a band to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Diamond Rio charted 32 additional singles, including four more No. 1 hits: “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” and “I Believe.”

Diamond Rio is recognized for intricate vocal harmonies, musicianship, and a commitment to recording with its own members rather than session musicians. The band’s sound blends mainstream country, bluegrass, and rock, with later work incorporating Christian country and country-pop influences. Diamond Rio remains active in the country and Christian music scenes, performing at major festivals and venues nationwide.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/26/2025.

Diamond Rio Videos

Drum Cam: "Love A Little Stronger" 2025 from Emmett, Idaho!

Drum Cam: "Love A Little Stronger" 2025 from Emmett, Idaho!

Drum Cam: "Love A Little Stronger" 2025 from Emmett, Idaho!

Part 1: Some songs you may be surprised to know that Diamond Rio members wrote or co-wrote...

Part 1: Some songs you may be surprised to know that Diamond Rio members wrote or co-wrote...

Uploaded by DiamondRioTV on 2025-09-04.

Diamond Rio - "One More Day" Live at the 35th CMAs

Diamond Rio - "One More Day" Live at the 35th CMAs

Diamond Rio performs "One More Day" at the 35th CMAs.

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  • What topics does Diamond Rio speak about?

    Diamond Rio is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Christian, Christian, Music
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Diamond Rio is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Diamond Rio for your event is available upon request. Diamond Rio generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rodney Atkins, LANCO, Josh Abbott Band, Craig Morgan and Pat Green. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Diamond Rio for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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