Marty Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter known for his traditional style, incorporating elements of honky-tonk and bluegrass into his work. Emerging in the late 1970s as a sideman for legends like Johnny Cash, he gained fame as a solo artist in the 1990s with hits like "Hillbilly Rock". Stuart is recognized for his virtuoso mandolin and guitar playing, and his extensive collection of country music memorabilia, contributing significantly to the preservation of the genre's history. His album "The Pilgrim", though not commercially successful, is regarded as a landmark in the genre for its ambitious concept and storytelling.