hall of champions by year
Ridge Roberts
2024
From Burleson TX - 2018 World Champion, Grand Master Champion, has won 4 National Championships
Mia Kelso
2023
From Dallas TX - 2019 Grand Champion, 2023 Grand Champion Colorado State
Carl Hopkins
2022
From Porter TX - 1992, 1995, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2009 State Champion
Bubba Hopkins
2021
From Ft Worth TX - Five time Mid America Champion, 2012 World Champion, 2016 Texas State Champion, 2019 Bob Wills Champion
Drive in Fiddle Concert
2020
There was no fiddle contest due to COVID but the City of Athens approved a drive in fiddle concert
Ridge Roberts
2019
From Burleson TX - 2018 World Champion, Grand Master Champion, has won 4 National Championships
Ridge Roberts
2018
From Burleson TX - 2018 World Champion, Grand Master Champion, has won 4 National Championships
Mia Orosco
2017
From Lorena TX - 2012 was the youngest female, at age 19, to win the Grand National Championship, 2017 Grand Master Champion.
Wes Westmoreland
2016
From Hallettesville TX - 2016 & 2014 Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics, 2016 Mid-America Championship (sixth time), 2012 Crockett World Championship, and 2021 Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion Open Division
Marty Elmore
2015
From Bowie TX - Competes in World Championship, Athens Fiddle Contest, Grand Master Fiddler Championship
Dale Morris Jr
2014
From Garland TX - Texas State Championship, Grand National title, and the Grand Master Fiddle Championship. Dale won his first Texas State Championship in 1972 and repeated in 1973, 1978, and 1979
Lydia Elseth
2013
Nacadoches TX - Athens Old Fiddlers "Open" Division winner, competed in the Llano Fiddle Festival. Lydia demonstrated standout talent early in her competitive career
Mia Orasco
2012
From Lorena TX - 2012 was the youngest female, at age 19, to win the Grand National Championship, 2017 Grand Master Champion.
Lydia Elseth
2011
Nacadoches TX - Athens Old Fiddlers "Open" Division winner, competed in the Llano Fiddle Festival. Lydia demonstrated standout talent early in her competitive career
Wes Westmoreland
2010
From Hallettesville TX - 2016 & 2014 Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics, 2016 Mid-America Championship (sixth time), 2012 Crockett World Championship, and 2021 Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion Open Division
Wes Westmoreland
2009
Hallettesville TX - 2016 & 2014 Texas State Championship Fiddlers Frolics, 2016 Mid-America Championship (sixth time), 2012 Crockett World Championship, and 2021 Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion Open Division
Brook Wallace
2008
Burleson/Alvarado TX - 2007 Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championship. Began playing at the age of 7.
Douglas Thompson
2007
Rose OK - 2007, 2009, 2010, Three-Time Oklahoma State Fiddle Champion, 2009 Kansas State Champion, 2010 Arkansas State Champion. Featured performer with renowned acts such as Asleep at the Wheel, Oak Ridge Boys and the Texas Playboys.
Monte Gaylord
2006
Nowata OK - 2023 Walnut Valley Old-Time Fiddle Champion, 2023 Tennessee Valley Fiddle Champion, 2024 American Heritage Music Festival & Grand Lake National Fiddle Fest Grand National Champion. Collaborated with Alan Jackson, Clint Black, Brooks & Dun, Patty Loveless, etc.
Jason Andrews
2005
Whitewright TX - 2021 Texas State Fiddle Champion, 2018 Grand Master Fiddler Finalist, Awarded master Texas Fiddler by the Festival of Texas Fiddling, one of the highest honors in the state.
Brook Wallace
2004
Burleson/Alvarado TX - 2007 Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championship. Began playing at the age of 7.
Brook Wallace
2003
Burleson/Alvarado TX - 2007 Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championship. Began playing at the age of 7.
Andy Tindell
2002
Alvarado TX - Athens Old Fiddlers Open Champion two years in a row. Student of Joey McKenzie.
Andy Tindell
2001
Alvarado TX - Athens Old Fiddlers Open Champion two years in a row. Student of Joey McKenzie.
Tonya Hopkins
2000
Porter TX: Two time National Ladies Champion, first woman to win the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Championship
Tonya Hopkins
1999
Porter TX: Two time National Ladies Champion, first woman to win the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Championship
Regina Matthews
1998
From Castroville TX: 4 time winner of the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Junior Championship. Regina plays in the Cactus Country Band.
Sherry McKenzie
1997
From Burleson TX
Jason crisp
1996
From Oakhurst TX
Robert Weeks
1995
From Eastland TX
Tonya Hopkins
1994
From Porter TX: Two time National Ladies Champion, first woman to win the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Championship
Danita Hartz
1993
From Huntsville TX:
Daniel carwile
1992
From Athens Alabama
Tonya Hopkins
1991
From Porter TX: Two time National Ladies Champion, first woman to win the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Championship
Jason Crisp
1990
From Oakhurst TX:
James "Texas Shorty" Chancellor
From Dallas TX: Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion "OPEN" Division Champion: 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Past Fiddle Champions by Division
