Biography
Based in Nashville, the versatile Craig Duncan has built a reputation as an elite instrumental performer, a highly productive studio force, a music educator, an author, and a skilled arranger. His credits include appearances on more than ninety albums, along with numerous commercially successful recordings created specifically for the gift-shop market. Long established across both country and classical realms, and honored with membership in the North American Fiddler's Hall of Fame, Duncan receives comparable acclaim for the extensive arrangements and instructional volumes he has prepared for Mel Bay Publications as he does for his impeccable technique and substantial body of recorded work.
Albums
Irish Dance, Vol. 2
2026
Craig Duncan: The Christmas Collection
2025
Bluegrass Tributes: John Mellencamp
2025
Bluegrass Tributes: Tom Petty (Instrumental Bluegrass Covers of Rock & Pop)
2025
Bluegrass Tributes: Bruce Springsteen
2024
Nashville Nights
2024
Bluegrass Tributes: Fleetwood Mac - Instrumental Bluegrass Covers Of Rock & Pop
2024
Cliffs of Moher
2024
Feelin' Lucky
2024
Shepherd's Pie
2024
'Tis The Season Of Hot Chocolate & Eggnog
2023
Fall Country & Bluegrass
2023
America, The Great
2023
Honky Tonk Bluegrass
2023
Victorian Hymns
2023
Celtic Dance: Instrumental Covers Of Celtic Favorites
2022
Bluegrass Christmas
2022
Bluegrass Christmas 2
2022
Country Mountain Tributes: The Songs of Willie Nelson
2022
Bluegrass Homecoming: Traditional Hymns & Southern Gospel Favorites
2022
Whiskey In The Jar: Irish Pub Party Music
2022
Cajun Spice
2022
Smoky Mountain Lullabies
2021
Bluegrass America
2021
Smoky Mountain Pop Covers
2021
Bare Necessities: Instrumental Bluegrass Renditions Of Disney Classics
2021
Craig Duncan: The Collection
2021
Bluegrass Jamboree
2021
Rockabilly Bluegrass
2020
Scottish Dance: Instrumental Renditions Of Traditional Scottish Favorites
2020
Bluegrass Swing: A Bluegrass Instrumental Tribute To The Big Band Era
2019
Colonial Hymns
2019
Bluegrass Sinatra
2019
Colonial Christmas
2018
Smoky Mountain Fifties
2018
A Thankful Heart
2017
Smoky Mountain Sixties
2017
Smoky Mountain Seventies
2017
Irish Country Dance
2016
Cajun Country
2015
Best Of Bluegrass Christmas
2014
Polka Christmas Party: 14 Holiday Favorites
2014
30 Country Mountain Favorites
2014
Country Mountain Tributes: The Songs Of Patsy Cline
2014
Irish Love Songs
2013
Civil War: Songs Of The South
2013
Civil War: Songs Of The North
2013
Sunday Morning Bluegrass: Instrumental Bluegrass Featuring Traditional Gospel Hymns
2013
Blue Suede Bluegrass: A Bluegrass Instrumental Tribute To The King Of Rock 'N' Roll
2013
Bluegrass Mountain Memories: Instrumental Bluegrass Favorites
2013
15 Handcrafted Hymns
2013
30 Favorite Celtic Hymns: 30 Hymns Featuring Traditional Irish Instruments
2012
Country Mountain Tributes: The Songs Of The Beatles
2012
We Gather Together: 14 Thanksgiving Hymns
2011
Irish Country Christmas
2011
Country Mountain Barn Dance
2010
Country Mountain Tributes: The Eagles
2010
Country Mountain Tributes: Elvis Presley
2010
Country Mountain Tributes: The Songs Of James Taylor
2010
Irish Dance
2009
King Of Western Swing
2009
Country Mountain Tributes: John Denver
2008
Christmas On The Mountain
2008
American Railroad Classics
2008
Hymns On The Mountain
2008
Irish Christmas
2008
Country Mountain Bluegrass
2008
Deep In The Heart Of Texas
2008
Smoky Mountain Sunrise
2008
New England Sunday
2008
Legends Of The Old West
2008
Christmas In The Old West
2008
Country Mountain Romance
2008
Americana Classics
2008
Sunday In The Smoky Mountains
2008
Christmas In The Smoky Mountains
2008
Memories Of The Old West
2008
Country Mountain Love Songs
2008
Country Mountain America
2008
Old Time Gospel Hymns
2008
Old English Hymns
2008
Country Mountain Melodies
2008
Country Mountain Classics
2008
Victorian Love Songs: Instrumental Love Songs From The Victorian Era
2007
Polka
2007
Smoky Mountain Sweethearts: Contemporary Love Songs Performed On Traditional Acoustic Instruments
2005
Bluegrass Beatles: Bluegrass Instrumental Makeovers Of Classic Hits By The Beatles
2005
Celtic Sunday
2005
Irish Love Songs: A Traditional Instrumental Recording Celebrating The Romance Of The Emerald Isle
2004
Victorian Christmas: A Traditional Victorian Instrumental Holiday Celebration
2004
Sacred Music From The Mountains
2003
15 Handcrafted Christmas Carols
2003
15 Handcrafted Favorites
2003
Old English Melodies
1997
Old English Christmas
1996
Classical Wedding
1996
Singles
King of the Fairies / An Comhra Donn
2026
Cliffs of Moher / Roche’s Favorite
2026
Small Town
2025
American Girl
2025
Born to Run
2024
Everywhere
2024
Friends In Low Places
2023
Your Cheatin' Heart
2023
The Bare Necessities (From The Jungle Book)
2021
Take The A Train
2019
In The Mood
2019
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
2019