Jim Salestrom
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James Kevin Salestrom (February 20, 1956 – November 22, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter. Salestrom was the lead singer of the band Timberline from 1971 to 1977. Salestrom performed in Dolly Parton's band from 1979 to 1991. As a solo artist, he performed in shows around the world.
Biography[edit]
James Kevin Salestrom was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1956.[1] He co-founded the country-folk rock band Timberline in 1971, in which he was the lead singer and primary songwriter, along with his brother Chuck Salestrom, Dugg Duggan, Craig Link, and Bill Howland.[2][3] His song, "It's Too Soon to Let Our Love End", was recorded by Mary MacGregor on her album, Torn Between Two Lovers (1976).[4]
In 1979, Salestrom joined Dolly Parton's band as a singer and musician, playing acoustic, electric, and high-string guitars and banjo.
Salestrom won two Regional Emmys,[5] three Colorado Broadcast Awards and his recording, All The Colors, was nominated for a Grammy for Outstanding Children's Album in 1997.[2]
Salestrom died from cancer at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on November 22, 2023, at the age of 67.[6]
Discography[edit]
- Timberline - The Great Timber Rush (1977)
- Limited Edition (1981)
- Blue River Dreamin' (1983)
- Genuine Colorado (1984)
- Look Through Any Window (1986)
- Dollywood Kids (1988)
- Step In Time (1990)
- Wild Jimbos with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1991)
- Grateful (1992)
- A Collection (1992)
- Wild Jimbos Two with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1993)
- The Christmas Tree (1993)
- The Great Adventure (1994)
- Colorado Collection (1995)
- A Collection For Children (1995)
- So Far So Good (1996)
- The Messenger (1996)
- All The Colors (1996)
- Western Winds (1997)
- Welcome to Garden Street (1997)
- The Colorado Crossroads (1998)
- Distant Eyes (1999)
- Safe Home (2001)
- Music From The Mountains (2003)
- Music From The Grand Canyon (2003)
- Fresh Tracks (2004)
- A Colorado Christmas (2004)
- Two Friends with Pete Huttlinger (2005)
- Open Spaces (2006)
- Beneath The Big Sky (2008)
- Music For The Heart, From The Broadmoor with Ken Miller (2008)
- Life's Good (2010)
- Nautilus (2012)
- Sweet Doin' Nothing (2013)
- Jim & James Salestrom | Live In Kearney (2017)
- Crossroads (2017)
- Shady Pine (2017)
- Jim and James Salestrom | Live At The World Theatre (2019)
- National Repertory Orchestra - John Denver Tribute (2019)
- Library (2019)
- Someday We Will Make It (2020)
- Timberline 50th Reunion Live (2021)
- The Book of Life ~ Grateful (2022)
- And So It Goes (2023)
Appeared on other recordings[edit]
- Children of the Universe - Jim Horn
- Country Suite - Dave Loggins
- Different Directions - John Denver
- Dolly In London[7] - Dolly Parton
- Dolly, Dolly, Dolly - Dolly Parton
- Folks Live! - Various
- Heartbreak Express - Dolly Parton
- Radio AAHS - Various
- The 1992 Telluride Bluegrass Festival
- The Wild West
Honors[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Gall, Charlie (16 August 2014). Dolly Parton's right-hand man flies in for launch of Shetland's first spirit, Daily Record
- ^ a b c "Biography". Jimsalestrom.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Oksenhorn, Stewart (8 May 203). Flatlander leaves his musical mark on the high mountains, Aspen Times
- ^ "Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "1997 Winners | NATAS Heartland". Emmyawards.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ "Entertainer and singer Jim Salestrom passes away at the age of 67". North Platte Post. November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dolly in Concert". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ "1993 Nominees | NATAS Heartland". Emmyawards.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Jim Salestrom discography at Discogs
- Jim Salestrom at IMDb
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