Amanda Shires (born in in Lubbock in March 5, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and violin player. She has performed as a member of the Texas Playboys, Thrift Store Cowboys and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, as well as in a duo with Rod Picott.
Shires is said to have been smitten at the age of ten by the sight of a green and orange pawn shop fiddle, She quickly became obsessed with the instrument and the sounds of western swing and country fiddle.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!