Picking with Purpose: Little Roy Lewis Talks Bluegrass, Legacy, and Love for the Fans

April 2, 2025

There aren’t many folks left who can say they’ve given their life to bluegrass the way Little Roy Lewis has. From the first time he stepped on stage with his family band as a child. He’s one of the most beloved and approachable performers in any genre of music.

This year, Little Roy and Lizzy will be headlining the 23rd Annual Bath Bluegrass Jamboree on Saturday, April 12th at Bath County High School. Doors open at 5 PM, music runs from 6 to 9, and concessions start at 4:30. It’s going to be a powerful night of music featuring The Mark Templeton Band and Southern Rail Express, with tickets available at the door—$15 for adults, $5 for teens, and free for kids 12 and under.

I had a chance to interview Little Roy. We talked about growing up in the Lewis Family, what it means to be a Hall of Famer, and the heartfelt story of 16-year-old Jeremiah Penny—a young banjo player with autism whose dream came true when Little Roy called him up on stage.

Story By

Danny Cardwell

Danny is the Station Coordinator for WCHG, and the host of our gospel and country hours on Wednesdays 10:00 am to noon. He and his wife Renee Cardwell live with a spoiled dog (Toddie) in Hot Springs. Danny is a Deacon at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He operates Thoughtwrestler.blogspot.com and is a site administrator and featured writer for the website Dagblog.com. He has been a frequent contributor to The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, All Politics Are Local, and Politics Done Right. Danny has tutored, lectured, and mentored at risk youth in churches, group homes, and inside the Virginia Department Corrections. He serves on the board of directors for Preservation Bath and chairs the Bath Community Hospital Patient Advisory board. danny@amrmail.org
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