GOOD NEWS! 2015 brings the long-awaited news that Phil Leadbetter is once more CANCER FREE!
For anyone unfamiliar with Uncle Phil's situation, he has been battling treatment sessions for Hodgkin's Lymphoma for at least 4 years, and was once before pronounced "Cancer-Free" by his doctors only to have a recurrence and live the nightmare with all of it's uncertainties all over. (Read More) Through it all his wife, Lisa, remained a rock of support. With the news of his victory she posted the following message on her social pages. It is re-printed here with the Leadbetter's permission.
Cancer has been the worst nightmare I've ever known, it's cruel beyond words, you really have to deal with it yourself to know what a hell it truly is. I would of gave anything to have taken his Cancer, I prayed so many many times Please God make him well, give it to me, just don't let him hurt with it anymore. I just about lost hope, many many times, I never let Phil know this. For the last 4 years.....I watched the love of my life try and do anything and everything to make this go away. we kept getting knocked down time and time again. So for all of you out there, and I know some very precious friends who are in this same battle: Try, try your hardest to not give up, don't lose your faith....they sent us home to die, nothing more they could do for him. But, what a strong brave man God made......he never lost hope, he never stopped trying, and God never gave up on him. So, no matter what the docs say......be still, listen to what God can do! Don't give up on God, cause he never gives up on you !!!! Our God is mighty and his love is the most powerful thing ever! Thank you Lord, with all my heart I thank you.....and I know he heard all your prayers for Phil. I am forever grateful for all your love and support.....God heard you, thank you !!!!!!
Phil Leadbetter (born March 31, 1962) is one of the leading players of the resonator guitar.
In 1994, Phil received a Grammy Nomination for "Best Bluegrass Album" at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards for his work with J. D. Crowe and the New South on the album "Flashback". In 2005 and 2014 he was voted International Bluegrass Music Association "Dobro Player Of The Year". That year he also won "Instrumental Album Of The Year" for his CD "Slide Effects". His song "California Cottonfields" held the #1 spot on the National Bluegrass Chart for two consecutive months in 2005.
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Phil was a 1980 graduate of Gibbs High School in Corryton, Tennessee. Gibbs was also the high school attended by country artist Kenny Chesney. Phil currently plays with The Whites. They are Grand Ole Opry members and multiple Grammy Award winners.
Phil's previous professional work: 1988 : The Grandpa Jones Show 1989 : The Vern Gosdin Band 1990-2001 J.D. Crowe And The New South 2002-2006 Wildfire (Founding member) 2007-2010 Grasstowne (Founding member) 2010–Present The Whites
The Phil Leadbetter Signature Dobro, manufactured by the Gibson Guitar Corporation, is named after him. It features a square neck for steel guitar playing and a single inverted-cone resonator. The guitar also features solid wood construction. It is the only guitar being made today which bears the name "Dobro".
In April 2011, Phil was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. This is a form of cancer that attacks the lymph nodes. After 15 months of very intense chemotherapy came improvement, and in late August 2012, Phil entered a stem cell program which totally healed the cancer as of Dec. 20 2012. He returned to performing in February 2013 with a new album after nearly 2 years of being away from the business due to his illness. He had solo appearances scheduled through March 2014 on his official web site, and accepted a position with Dale Ann Bradley and her band.
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