Makenzie Schriner is a Colorado-raised country artist and sixth-generation fiddle player. He began playing at age nine with his great-grandfather’s fiddle, developing a style that balances tradition with a modern edge. Known for his natural presence and high-level playing, Schriner creates and writes music that’s human and honest, inspiring listeners to pursue excellence in what they love.
After high school, Schriner moved to Nashville, where he connected with Brad Paisley’s first manager, Jimmy Gilmer, quickly making a name for himself as a prominent fiddle player in Nashville.
In 2016, Makenzie played guitar and fiddle for American Idol alum Josh Gracin before joining Sony/ Arista artist Carlton Anderson’s band, later becoming Music Director for teen sensation Maddox Batson. He has played in house bands behind artists such as Dustin Lynch, Ernest, and John Carter Cash, and opened for acts like Old Dominion, Charlie Daniels, and Cody Johnson. Makenzie has performed at renowned venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater, The Grand Ole Opry, and CMA Fest. Beyond his songwriting success, including cuts by Netflix’s Coffey Anderson, Makenzie holds major label studio credits on Maddox Batson’s track “X’s.” He recently released “Git Down” and collaborated with Joanne Cash on a rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
Fiddle story
- My dad gave me my Great-Grandfathers fiddle on my 9th Birthday
- In 1912 my Great-Grandfather traded a steer for the fiddle I play today.
- My dad taught me to play and I play only by ear. He put thin strips of blue painters tape on the fretboard, showing where to put my fingers.
- Played my first show at age 9. Charlies Daniels played later that night and I got to go on his bus and meet him.
- I opened for Charlie Daniels in 2012 in Denver, CO.
- I have studied nearly 30 different live videos of The Devil Went Down To Georgia, and it is still one of my favorite songs to play.
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