Michael Prewitt is a mandolinist, singer-songwriter, and bluegrass troubadour from the Cumberland Mountain foothills of southeast Kentucky. He began playing fiddle at age six before switching to mandolin at twelve, developing a spirited, hard-driving style rooted in the tradition of Bill Monroe while embracing adventurous improvisation.

Prewitt gained national recognition touring with the Grammy-nominated, IBMA award-winning band Special Consensus, earning two IBMA Awards as part of the band, and two IBMA Momentum Award nominations himself for Instrumentalist of the Year. In 2024 he released two acclaimed solo albums: The Peerless Mountain Sessions and Something He Can Handle, praised by Bluegrass Today, Bluegrass Unlimited, and SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction. Now performing solo or with his band CrunchGrass Supreme, Prewitt delivers expressive songwriting, dynamic vocals, and fiery picking to audiences across North America and Europe.

“Something He Can Handle is a brilliant effort. Michael Prewitt is a phenomenal lyricist and interpreter of songs written by others.” Braeden Paul, Bluegrass Today

"This is my first real exposure to the range of Michael's gifts as a writer, and I'm very impressed and moved." Chris Jones, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers


“One of the most creative and accomplished mandolin players in bluegrass music today, and writes songs that tell stories with memorable lyrics and melodies” Greg Cahill, Special Consensus

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