Meet Derwin Hinson

Derwin began his musical career at age 9, singing and playing in his father's Gospel Band in Fayetteville, NC. A musical group comprised of father, mother, brother, sister and Derwin, the band taped a weekly syndicated TV program and toured regionally on the weekends.

Eventually, traveling and the commitments associated with the TV program became too much for Mom and Dad Hinson and they retired the band.

Derwin, who by now was on his way to becoming a seasoned professional, had learned everything he could along the way from his father and all the top entertainers he had encountered while on the road and was quickly picked up by a local band. Within months, while still in his late teens, he was auditioned by Country music legend Charlie Louvin.

The very next week Derwin was in Nashville, standing and playing beside Charlie on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

From Charlie Louvin's band Derwin joined another legend, Vern Gosdin, and toured extensively with him, appearing on Crook and Chase, Nashville Now, Austin City Limits and on Willie Nelson's first Farm Aid.

During his years in Nashville, while not on the road, Derwin worked as a studio musician, did some demo work for several major country artists and even had the opportunity to play with the great Bill Monroe on several occasions.

In 2007, Derwin was invited to play at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky. and even had the privilege of playing on the main stage with the legendary Earl Scruggs.

In the early 8o's, Derwin's father, Conrad became ill, and Derwin moved back to Wilmington, NC, to be with his parents. His intention was to teach while forming a band of his own.

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