Sam Stuckey is a Roots, Progressive Bluegrass, and Country music artist and singer/songwriter. Hailing from Butler, Pennsylvania, but now residing in Nashville, Tennessee, Sam was an active member of the Western Pennsylvania roots music community. His blending of guitar picking styles complements his higher, rustic bluegrass harmony. He has also spent a number of years as a mandolin and upright bass sub-player.

At the age of 12, Sam Stuckey began playing guitar. His early influences were derived around classic rock bands of the 60s, 70s, and 80s; however, it wasn’t until his sophomore year of college that Sam discovered his passion for roots music, particularly bluegrass. His current influences include bands such as The Travelin’ McCoury’s and The Infamous String Dusters, and guitar enthusiasts such as Molly Tuttle and Bryan Sutton.

In 2018 and 2019, Sam made it on to the DelFest main stage after his song arrangement was chosen in the Band Scramble. Sam has also opened for artists and bands such as The Allegheny Drifters, The Barefoot Movement, The Stray Birds, Billy Strings, and bluegrass legend Mac Martin.

Sam released his debut EP, ‘Euphonic Premier,’ at the onset of 2020, which included 6 original songs, spanning the gauntlet of the bluegrass genre. It has acclaimed reviews from local and national radio stations alike.

“Through the guitar, mandolin, bass, and production board, Sam Stuckey weaves songs of authenticity, power, and truth. Whether through his strong rhythm, tasty leads, natural harmony, stage enthusiasm, expressive writing, or production skills, Sam is the best buddy a song can wish.” 

-Jeff Scheller, Well Strung, Midnight Drive, The Millbillys 

“In addition to being an excellent musician and all around stand up guy, Sam Stuckey is a master storyteller. I would say he’s an old soul who sees the world through a young man’s eyes...The subject matter is relevant to modern times and as fresh as every new morning, delivered with a voice that is full of the soul of Appalachia.”

-D.K Fielder, Well Strung

“Sam is an excellent musician and stellar performer, with the voice and energy to really get a crowd going...a true professional on the stage.”

-Joe Kolenda, The Shameless Hex

 “Sam is rad. Rad songwriter, rad picker, rad cantaloupe sacrificer.” 

-Katelynn Casper, formerly of Circa Blue