Mike Cross (musician)

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Mike Cross
Born (1946-10-25) October 25, 1946 (age 75)
Genres Folk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, fiddle, foot
Years active1970s–present
Labels Sugar Hill
Website mikecross.com

Mike Cross (born October 25, 1946 in Maryville, Tennessee) [1] is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His music blends rock, country, pop and folk. Signed to prominent label Sugar Hill (notable for releases by Doc Watson, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Dolly Parton and numerous others), Cross enjoys a strong fan following at live performances across the nation. Best known for his humorous songs such as "The Scotsman," his catalog features a wide variety of musical genres and moods.

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Discography

YearTitleLabelNumberNotes
1976Child Prodigy GHE GR1001
1977Born in the Country GHE GR1002TCS TGS1003
1979Bounty Hunter GHE GR1003Moonlight MLR 1002
1980Rock 'n Rye GHE GR1004produced by Steve Burgh
1981Live & Kickin Sugar Hill SH1005live
1983Carolina Sky Sugar Hill SH1006
1985Solo at Midnight Sugar Hill SH1007
1989Prodigal Son Sugar Hill SH1008
1990Irregular Guy Sugar Hill SH1009
1994Creme de la Cross – Best of the Funny Stuff Sugar Hill SH1010compilation
1994High Powered, Low Flying Sugar Hill SH1011
1998Michael's Magic Music BoxMiMa-MuBo101children's music
At Large in the WorldMiMa-MuBo102
2012Crossin' CarolinaMiMa-MuBo105

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