Meet The Band

Kenny Stinson is a veteran bluegrass musician, vocalist, mandolin player, and bandleader whose career has been built through decades of performing, recording, and traveling with some of bluegrass music’s most respected names.

Kenny’s musical roots reach back to childhood. He began playing mandolin at bluegrass festivals with his father and uncle and later performed professionally with his family. As a teenager, Kenny entered the professional music world singing Southern Bluegrass Gospel, eventually recording ten projects with his family group.

In 1996, Kenny began working with Gary Brewer, playing bass and singing baritone. His career soon brought him an opportunity to perform with one of bluegrass music’s legendary figures—the King of Bluegrass, Jimmy Martin. Kenny played bass and provided his strong baritone vocals behind Martin, gaining invaluable experience from one of the architects of traditional bluegrass.

Kenny later worked with Gary Waldrep, an experience that further developed not only his musicianship but his ability to entertain and connect with an audience.

In 1999, Kenny joined longtime friend Dayle Eskridge and Changing Times, returning to the instrument closest to his heart—the mandolin.

Another important chapter followed when Kenny went to work with James Monroe, son of the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Kenny played and sang while also serving as James Monroe’s right-hand man and assisting with the business side of his bluegrass career.

After years on the road, Kenny made the decision to step away from full-time touring and devote more time to his young family. But bluegrass was too deeply rooted in him to stay away forever.

In 2008, Kenny fulfilled a longtime dream and formed Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n.

The name reflects Kenny’s belief that everything has its place and that things happen in God’s perfect timing. The band also brought Kenny’s musical journey full circle, returning him to the family-band tradition where his career had begun.

Today, Kenny fronts Perfect Tym’n on mandolin and vocals, surrounded by family and musicians who share his love for traditional bluegrass. His wife, Ronda Stinson, contributes powerful lead and harmony vocals, while his son Gavin Stinson provides the foundation on upright bass. Together with Rusty Ferrell on banjo and Lennie Centers on guitar and vocals, the group delivers a sound built around hard-driving instrumentation, strong vocals, family harmony, and traditional bluegrass.

Kenny’s reputation extends beyond musicianship. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation for professionalism, reliability, energy, and giving an audience everything he has when he steps onto a stage.

That reputation was demonstrated memorably at the Florida Bluegrass Classic, when Perfect Tym’n stepped in on extremely short notice for another performer. The band delivered multiple high-energy performances and received strong praise from both the audience and promoter. Writer Ted Lehmann described the group as a hardworking band that earned its fee every time it played, while promoter Ernie Evans praised Kenny as an exceptional value for promoters.

Through it all, Kenny has remained committed to the music that shaped his life. His sound carries influences from Southern Gospel, traditional bluegrass, family harmony, and the generations of musicians he had the opportunity to work alongside.

For Kenny Stinson, bluegrass isn’t simply a profession. It is a lifetime of experiences, friendships, family, faith, and music passed from one generation to another.

From his beginnings as a young musician playing with his family, through his years alongside legendary bluegrass performers, to leading a family band of his own, Kenny’s story has come full circle.

Kenny Stinson — a lifetime of bluegrass, a legacy of family, and Perfect Tym’n.

Gavin Stinson is a professional bluegrass bassist whose powerful, steady playing and years of road experience have made him an important part of the traditional bluegrass sound of Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n.

With nearly two decades of experience playing bass, Gavin has built his musicianship the old-fashioned way—through countless hours on stage, in the studio, and traveling the road. His playing is rooted in traditional bluegrass, where timing, tone, feel, and knowing how to support a song are everything.

As the bassist for Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n, Gavin provides the foundation behind the band’s tight instrumentation and harmony-driven sound. Performing an extensive touring schedule has taken him to festivals, concert venues, churches, fairs, and bluegrass events, giving him the experience to confidently step onto virtually any stage.

Gavin’s recording career includes playing bass on “Different Kind of Lonesome” with the Will Clark Band, a recording that reached #1 on the bluegrass charts. His studio and live work reflect the same philosophy: play for the song, lock in the rhythm, and give the musicians around him a solid foundation.

For Gavin, bluegrass is also deeply connected to family and tradition. Performing alongside his father, Kenny Stinson, has allowed him to be part of carrying a musical legacy forward while building an identity and reputation of his own as a bassist.

Whether standing behind an upright bass on a festival stage, working in the studio, or traveling to the next show, Gavin brings professionalism, consistency, and a genuine love for traditional bluegrass music to everything he does.

Gavin Stinson — keeping the foundation strong and the tradition moving forward.

Rusty Ferrell is an accomplished bluegrass banjo player known for his driving style, solid timing, and years of experience performing traditional bluegrass music.

Before joining Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n, Rusty was a member of Blue Moon Rising, performing banjo with the respected East Tennessee-based bluegrass group. His years of experience on the road and on stage have helped shape him into a seasoned musician who understands exactly what it takes to provide the drive and energy at the heart of a great bluegrass band.

Today, Rusty brings that experience to Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n, where his banjo work is an important part of the band’s traditional sound. Whether providing hard-driving backup behind a vocalist or stepping forward for an instrumental break, Rusty’s playing complements the band’s tight arrangements, vocals, and musicianship.

Rusty’s approach to the banjo is rooted in the traditions that built bluegrass music: strong timing, tasteful playing, and knowing when to step forward and when to support the song. His professionalism and consistency make him a valuable part of the band’s sound both on stage and in the studio.

Alongside Kenny Stinson, Ronda Stinson, Gavin Stinson, Lennie Centers and the rest of the Perfect Tym’n family, Rusty continues to bring traditional bluegrass to audiences at festivals, concerts, fairs, churches, and events across the country.

Rusty Ferrell — keeping the banjo driving

Hailing from Eastern Kentucky, Lennie Centers carries forward one of bluegrass music’s proud family legacies. Known throughout the region as an exceptionally talented and versatile guitarist and vocalist, Lennie combines a deep respect for traditional mountain music with years of experience and a style all his own.

Bluegrass runs deep in the Centers family. Lennie is the son of the late Roy Lee Centers, who was a member of Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys during the 1970s. Roy Lee recorded and performed with Dr. Ralph Stanley during an important era in the Clinch Mountain Boys’ history—a period that also included future bluegrass and country legends Ricky Skaggs and Keith Whitley.

Today, Lennie proudly carries that musical heritage forward as a member of Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n.

Lennie is known for his strong rhythm guitar, tasteful lead work, and powerful traditional vocals. His playing provides an important part of the drive behind Perfect Tym’n’s sound. Whether laying down rock-solid rhythm behind a vocal, stepping forward for a guitar break, or adding his voice to the band’s harmony, Lennie brings authenticity and experience to every performance.

His approach to the guitar is firmly rooted in the traditions that built bluegrass music—strong timing, clean picking, tasteful musicianship, and an understanding that every note should serve the song.

Performing with Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n, Lennie continues bringing traditional bluegrass to audiences at festivals, concerts, fairs, churches, and events across the country while proudly representing the musical heritage of Eastern Kentucky.

For Lennie Centers, bluegrass isn’t simply a style of music. It’s a family tradition passed from one generation to the next.

Lennie Centers — carrying forward the sound

Ronda Stinson is a gifted vocalist whose powerful, heartfelt singing has become an important part of the unmistakable sound of Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n. With musical roots extending beyond bluegrass into Southern Gospel, Ronda brings a depth of feeling, harmony, and faith-filled expression to every song she sings.

Ronda’s background in Southern Gospel helped shape the vocalist she is today. The rich harmonies, powerful lead singing, and emphasis on delivering a song’s message that are so important in Southern Gospel can all be heard in her approach to bluegrass. Whether singing an uplifting gospel number or a traditional bluegrass song, Ronda has the ability to make an audience feel the story behind the lyrics.

That combination of Southern Gospel influence and traditional bluegrass gives Ronda a distinctive vocal style. She can step forward with a strong lead vocal and then blend naturally into the close family harmonies that are a defining part of Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n.

As a member of the Stinson family, music and harmony have long been a part of Ronda’s life. Her musical background and family connection contribute to the natural chemistry heard when the group gathers around the microphone.

As a member of Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n, Ronda has performed for audiences at bluegrass festivals, concerts, fairs, churches, and special events across the country. Her Southern Gospel roots are especially evident when the band turns toward gospel music, where her heartfelt delivery and understanding of the message behind a song truly shine.

For Ronda, singing isn’t simply about hitting the right notes. It’s about believing the words, telling the story, and reaching the people listening. That sincerity is at the heart of both Southern Gospel and traditional bluegrass music and remains a defining quality of her performances.

Alongside Kenny Stinson, Gavin Stinson, Rusty Ferrell, Lennie Centers and the rest of the Perfect Tym’n family, Ronda continues sharing a musical tradition built around faith, family, harmony, and a genuine love for the music.