Cary Fridley
Cary Fridley is an Appalachian singer, guitarist, and bassist who was lead vocalist and guitarist of the old-time string band the Freight Hoppers from 1994 to 1999. The band won A Prairie Home Companion's talent contest in 1996 and recorded for Rounder. She has since released solo albums, led country and old-time bands in Asheville, North Carolina, and taught music at A-B Tech and in Junior Appalachian Musician programs.