Jarrod Walker

Jarrod Walker is a Nashville-based acclaimed mandolin player, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, best known for his longtime contribution as mandolin player with Grammy-winner Billy Strings, and as a co-writer of some of Strings’ album tracks including “Gild The Lily” on Strings’ 2024 album Highway Prayers which went on to be a radio hit at both Triple A, reaching #1, and Americana, holding the top slot for an impressive SEVEN weeks.

Walker’s versatility and creativity has produced his debut release Nighthawk which dropped in May 2026 via his own Jarrod Walker label.

The album, comprised of 10 new original compositions along with Chris Henry’s West Dakota Rose, Nighthawk blends Jarrod’s bluegrass foundation with elements of classic country and alternative- Americana.

The album features Walker on vocals, mandolin, mandocello, and guitar. He is joined by longtime musical friends: Christian Ward (fiddle), Jake Stargel (guitar), Royal Masat (vocals, bass), Cory Walker (banjo), Jamie Dick (drums), Spencer Cullum (steel guitar), Billy Strings (vocals), and Logan Ledger (vocals).