Aynsley Porchak

American Bluegrass Artist. ​Began playing fiddle at the age of 9. Enrolled in East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies degree program in 2013, and became a member of the university’s Bluegrass, Celtic, and Country Pride Bands. Won the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2017, became the Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, making her the first person to win both competitions. Completed her Appalachian Studies master’s degree at East Tennessee State University.