Nickel Creek
Profession
Soundtrack
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
- Was named after a song by bandmate Sara Watkins' fiddle instructor
- Appeared at Austin City Limits in 2001 alongside Dolly Parton