# Authentic Unlimited

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{{Short description|American bluegrass band}}

{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Authentic Unlimited
| image             = 
| caption           = 
| origin            = [United States](/source/United_States)
| genre             = [Bluegrass](/source/Bluegrass_music)
| years_active      = 2022–present
| label             = [Billy Blue Records](/source/Billy_Blue_Records)
| current_members   = Jerry Cole<br />Eli Johnston<br />Stephen Burwell<br />[Jesse Brock](/source/Jesse_Brock)<br />Colton Baker
| website           = {{URL|authenticunlimitedband.com}}
}}

'''Authentic Unlimited''' is an American [bluegrass](/source/Bluegrass_music) band. 2025 Members are Eli Johnston (banjo),  Jerry Cole (bass), Stephen Burwell (fiddle), Colton Baker (guitar), and [Jesse Brock](/source/Jesse_Brock) (mandolin).<ref>[https://singingnews.com/news/faith-country-bluegrass-feature-authentic-unlimited-band/ "Faith Country & Bluegrass Feature – Authentic Unlimited Band"], ''Singing News'', June 12, 2024, by June Carruthers.</ref>

==History==
The band formed in 2022.  When veteran bluegrass band leader [Doyle Lawson](/source/Doyle_Lawson) retired, three members of his band Quicksilver, Johnston, Burwell and Cole, got together with Brock and Meador to create the new band Authentic Unlimited.<ref name=bgt3-24>[https://bluegrasstoday.com/so-much-for-forever-gospel-sessions-vol-2-authentic-unlimited/ "So Much For Forever, Gospel Sessions, Vol. 2 – Authentic Unlimited"], ''Bluegrass Today'', March 29, 2024, by Sandy Hatley</ref>

In 2023, Authentic Unlimited released two albums and performed at the [Grand Ole Opry](/source/Grand_Ole_Opry).<ref>[https://bluegrasstoday.com/authentic-unlimited-on-the-grand-ole-opry/ "Authentic Unlimited debut on the Grand Ole Opry"], ''Bluegrass Today'', November 27, 2023, by John Lawless</ref> That year, they were named Vocal Group of the year by the [International Bluegrass Music Association](/source/International_Bluegrass_Music_Association).<ref>[https://bluegrasstoday.com/12th-annual-winter-bluegrass-jubilee-report/ "12th annual Winter Bluegrass Jubilee report"], ''Bluegrass Today'', January 22, 2024, by Nicholas Hancock</ref>

In 2024, Authentic Unlimited received three awards at the [International Bluegrass Music Awards](/source/International_Bluegrass_Music_Awards).<ref>[https://thebluegrasssituation.com/read/see-the-winners-of-the-35th-annual-ibma-bluegrass-music-awards/ "See the Winners of the 35th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards"], ''Bluegrass Situation'', Sep 27, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-ibma-bluegrass-music-awards-winners-list-1235786280/ "The Del McCoury Band, Molly Tuttle, Authentic Unlimited Lead IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Winners"]. ''Billboard'', September 27, 2024, by Jessica Nicholson</ref>

==Albums==
*Authentic Unlimited
*Gospel Sessions, Vol. 1
*Gospel Sessions, Vol. 2 <ref name=bgt3-24/>
*So Much For Forever <ref name=bgt3-24/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

Category:American bluegrass music groups
Category:American gospel musical groups

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