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.
In 1924, Ernest "Pop" Stoneman, Roni Stoneman's father, had a hit song, "The Sinking of the Titanic".
In 1956, after winning on a quiz show, Pop Stoneman resumed his music career and started a family band with his wife and children.
In 1957, Roni Stoneman joined her family in the band after learning to play the banjo at a young age.
In 1962, The Stoneman Family, including Roni Stoneman, performed on the Grand Ole Opry show.
From 1966 to 1968, The Stonemans hosted their own TV series, Those Stonemans.
In 1967, as a member of the Stoneman Family, Roni Stoneman won the Country Music Association Award for Vocal Group of the Year.
In 1967, the Stonemans won the Country Music Association's "Vocal Group of the Year" award during their TV series, Those Stonemans.
After Pop Stoneman's death in 1968, Roni Stoneman, at age 30, decided to pursue a solo career as a banjo player.
From 1966 to 1968, The Stonemans hosted their own TV series, Those Stonemans.
As of 2020, Roni Stoneman and her older sister, mandolinist Donna Stoneman, continued to perform, sometimes together.
In 2021, Roni Stoneman and her family were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
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