Nickel Creek Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2001, they were nominated for the CMA Award for Best Vocal Group
• In 2006, their album "Reasons Why: The Very Best" was named a CMT Top 10 Country Compilation of 2006
• Won the 2000 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year Award
• Formed due to Sean Watkins and Chris Thile having the same mandolin instructor
• Has opened for singer and songwriter Lyle Lovett
• Appeared at Austin City Limits in 2001 alongside Dolly Parton
• Was named after a song by bandmate Sara Watkins' fiddle instructor