Bluegrass Musician Ashby Frank | Run This Town Album Cover Photo Shoot

It was a pleasure to work with longtime Nashville bluegrass mandolin sideman Ashby Frank on the album art and cover shot for his July 2026 release, Run This Town. Thanks to the Wheelhouse in downtown Asheville for accommodating us! Ashby will be promoting his new record on the Grand Old Opry this month, be sure to check him out!!

Nashville bluegrass musician Ashby Frank photographed in Asheville by music photographer Sandlin Gaither for album cover artwork
Nashville bluegrass musician Ashby Frank photographed in Asheville by music photographer Sandlin Gaither for album cover artwork
Nashville bluegrass musician Ashby Frank photographed in Asheville by music photographer Sandlin Gaither for album cover artwork
Nashville bluegrass musician Ashby Frank photographed in Asheville by music photographer Sandlin Gaither for album cover artwork
Nashville bluegrass musician Ashby Frank photographed in Asheville by music photographer Sandlin Gaither for album cover artwork
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Sandlin Gaither is an Asheville-based photographer whose work has explored the people and quiet landscapes of the American South for more than two decades. From commissioned portraiture of musicians and celebrities to fine art photography, Sandlin's images and essays reflect an enduring curiosity about the region, from the mountains of Appalachia to the coastlines of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

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