Career Timeline of Roni Stoneman: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Roni Stoneman made an impact.
Veronica Loretta "Roni" Stoneman (1938-2024) was an American bluegrass banjo player and comedian, best known for her role on the television show *Hee Haw*. She was the youngest daughter of Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman, the leader of the Stoneman Family, a prominent group in early country music. Stoneman's musical talent and comedic timing made her a beloved figure in country music and television. She was a significant figure in preserving and promoting bluegrass music.
1924: Release of "The Sinking of the Titanic"
In 1924, Ernest "Pop" Stoneman, Roni Stoneman's father, had a hit song, "The Sinking of the Titanic".
1956: Pop Stoneman Resumes Music Career
In 1956, after winning on a quiz show, Pop Stoneman resumed his music career and started a family band with his wife and children.
1957: Roni Stoneman joins the Family Band
In 1957, Roni Stoneman joined her family in the band after learning to play the banjo at a young age.
1962: Performance on the Grand Ole Opry
In 1962, The Stoneman Family, including Roni Stoneman, performed on the Grand Ole Opry show.
1966: Those Stonemans TV Series
From 1966 to 1968, The Stonemans hosted their own TV series, Those Stonemans.
1967: Country Music Association Award
In 1967, as a member of the Stoneman Family, Roni Stoneman won the Country Music Association Award for Vocal Group of the Year.
1967: CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award
In 1967, the Stonemans won the Country Music Association's "Vocal Group of the Year" award during their TV series, Those Stonemans.
1968: Roni Stoneman Pursues Solo Career
After Pop Stoneman's death in 1968, Roni Stoneman, at age 30, decided to pursue a solo career as a banjo player.
1968: End of Those Stonemans TV Series
From 1966 to 1968, The Stonemans hosted their own TV series, Those Stonemans.
2020: Roni and Donna Stoneman Continue to Perform
As of 2020, Roni Stoneman and her older sister, mandolinist Donna Stoneman, continued to perform, sometimes together.
2021: Induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
In 2021, Roni Stoneman and her family were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
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