{{short description|American singer-songwriter}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Jesse Brock | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|07|18}} | birth_place = Decatur, Illinois, USA | genre = Bluegrass | instrument = Mandolin, Vocals | current_member_of = Authentic Unlimited | past_member_of = CW Brock Family, Lynn Morris Band, Chris Jones & the Nightdrivers, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Gibson Brothers and Fast Track | website = https://jessebrock.com }}
'''Jesse Davis Brock'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/910621859 |title=STREAMLINER |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=April 26, 2023}}</ref> (born July 18, 1972, in Decatur, Illinois) is an American bluegrass artist who plays the mandolin and sings both lead and supporting vocals.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=7kgBY8tV6zYC&dq=%22Jesse+Brock%22+mandolin+-inpublisher%3Aicon&pg=PA56 Ledgin, Stephanie P., "Homegrown music: discovering bluegrass"], Greenwood Publishing Group, 2004, p. 56, {{ISBN|978-0-275-98115-0}}, accessed October 10, 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2007/07/26/bluegrass.html Schieber, Curtis, "Concert Review: Some killer bluegrass came crashing down," ''The Columbus Dispatch'', July 27, 2007, accessed October 10, 2009] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120728144736/http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2007/07/26/bluegrass.html |date=July 28, 2012 }}</ref> He records and tours with the East Tennessee based Authentic Unlimited, which made their stage debut on February 19, 2022, in Asheville, North Carolina. In May 2022, Authentic Unlimited released their first two albums on the Billy Blue Records label. In November 2023, Authentic Unlimited made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, In March 2024, Billy Blue released two additional albums (gospel and bluegrass). In November 2024, the label released their first Christmas album, also on Billy Blue Records.
Jesse's second solo recording entitled "Streamliner" was released in July 2021 by Sound Biscuit.
Jesse resides in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife Kristine.
Over a career in excess of 40 years, Jesse previously performed with The CW Brock Family, Lynn Morris Band, Chris Jones & the Nightdrivers, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Audie Blaylock and Redline, The Gibson Brothers and Fast Track.<ref>[http://archive.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/02/15/fiddling_around_for_the_weekend/ Perry, Jonathan, "Fiddling around for the weekend," ''The Boston Globe'', February 15, 2008, accessed October 10, 2009]</ref>
== Discography ==
* 2002: "Kickin' Grass" - Album (Pinecastle) * July, 2021: "Streamliner" - Album ([http://www.soundbiscuit.com Sound Biscuit]) * March 2021: "Kiss On A Cold, Cold Stone" - single ([http://www.soundbiscuit.com Sound Biscuit]) * June 2021: "Black Rock City" - Single ([http://www.soundbiscuit.com Sound Biscuit])
== Awards ==
===Individual=== 2009 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year<ref>[https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jZEY1fWS-DvkVIp81tM7EHwK4SQgD9B2NL6G0 Winners]{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} at International Bluegrass Music Awards, AP, October 1, 2009, accessed October 10, 2009</ref>
2015 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year
2024 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year
===Group=== 2009 IBMA Instrumental Band of the Year (Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper)<br /> 2009 IBMA Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year ("Jerusalem Ridge" with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper)<br /> 2008 IBMA Instrumental Band of the Year (Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper)<br /> 2007 IBMA Instrumental Band of the Year (Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper)
2023 IBMA New Artist of the Year (Authentic Unlimited)
2023 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year (Authentic Unlimited)
2024 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year (Authentic Unlimited)
2024 IBMA Song of the Year (Authentic Unlimited for "Fall in Tennessee")
2024 Music Video of the Year (tie) (Authentic Unlimited for "Fall in Tennessee")
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links ==
[https://www.jessebrock.com www.jessebrock.com]
[https://authenticunlimitedband.com www.authenticunlimitedband.com]
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