James Kevin Salestrom (February 20, 1956 – November 22, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter. Salestrom was the lead singer of the band Timberline from 1971 to 1977. Salestrom performed in Dolly Parton's band from 1979 to 1991. As a solo artist, he performed in shows around the world.

Biography

James Kevin Salestrom was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1956.[1] He co-founded the country-folk rock band Timberline in 1971, in which he was the lead singer and primary songwriter, along with his brother Chuck Salestrom, Dugg Duggan, Craig Link, and Bill Howland.[2][3] His song, "It's Too Soon to Let Our Love End", was recorded by Mary MacGregor on her album, Torn Between Two Lovers (1976).[4]

In 1979, Salestrom joined Dolly Parton's band as a singer and musician, playing acoustic, electric, and high-string guitars and banjo.

Salestrom won two Regional Emmys,[5] three Colorado Broadcast Awards and his recording, All The Colors, was nominated for a Grammy for Outstanding Children's Album in 1997.[2]

Salestrom died from cancer at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on November 22, 2023, at the age of 67.[6]

Discography

  • Timberline - The Great Timber Rush (1977)
  • Limited Edition (1981)
  • Blue River Dreamin' (1983)
  • Genuine Colorado (1984)
  • Look Through Any Window (1986)
  • Dollywood Kids (1988)
  • Step In Time (1990)
  • Wild Jimbos with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1991)
  • Grateful (1992)
  • A Collection (1992)
  • Wild Jimbos Two with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1993)
  • The Christmas Tree (1993)
  • The Great Adventure (1994)
  • Colorado Collection (1995)
  • A Collection For Children (1995)
  • So Far So Good (1996)
  • The Messenger (1996)
  • All The Colors (1996)
  • Western Winds (1997)
  • Welcome to Garden Street (1997)
  • The Colorado Crossroads (1998)
  • Distant Eyes (1999)
  • Safe Home (2001)
  • Music From The Mountains (2003)
  • Music From The Grand Canyon (2003)
  • Fresh Tracks (2004)
  • A Colorado Christmas (2004)
  • Two Friends with Pete Huttlinger (2005)
  • Open Spaces (2006)
  • Beneath The Big Sky (2008)
  • Music For The Heart, From The Broadmoor with Ken Miller (2008)
  • Life's Good (2010)
  • Nautilus (2012)
  • Sweet Doin' Nothing (2013)
  • Jim & James Salestrom | Live In Kearney (2017)
  • Crossroads (2017)
  • Shady Pine (2017)
  • Jim and James Salestrom | Live At The World Theatre (2019)
  • National Repertory Orchestra - John Denver Tribute (2019)
  • Library (2019)
  • Someday We Will Make It (2020)
  • Timberline 50th Reunion Live (2021)
  • The Book of Life ~ Grateful (2022)
  • And So It Goes (2023)

Appeared on other recordings

Honors

  • Emmy Awards 1993 nominee[8]
  • Emmy Awards 1997 winner[5]
  • Grammy Awards 1997 nominee[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gall, Charlie (16 August 2014). Dolly Parton's right-hand man flies in for launch of Shetland's first spirit, Daily Record
  2. 1 2 3 "Biography". Jimsalestrom.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  3. ↑ Oksenhorn, Stewart (8 May 203). Flatlander leaves his musical mark on the high mountains, Aspen Times
  4. ↑ "Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "1997 Winners | NATAS Heartland". Emmyawards.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Entertainer and singer Jim Salestrom passes away at the age of 67". North Platte Post. November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Dolly in Concert". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  8. ↑ "1993 Nominees | NATAS Heartland". Emmyawards.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
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