User:Tomsv 98/draft article on Mike Snider (Country Musician)

Mike Snider, (born May 5, 1961), is an American bluegrass banjo player and humorist. He learned to play banjo at the age of 16. Although he is well known for irreverent humor, he is a well respected banjo player. Much of his comedy is based on stories about his wife, Sabrina, referred to as Sweetie.

Musical Career
In 1983 Snider won the National Banjo Championship, at the Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield, Kansas. He was asked to appear on the Grand Ole Opry as a guest artist in 1984. On June 2, 1990 he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, by country comedian Minnie Pearl. He was a cast member on the variety show Hee Haw from 1990 – 1996. From 1991 – 1998 Snider preformed at Opryland USA. Snider still performs regularly on the Grand Ole Opry.

Personal Life
Snider still lives in Gleason, Tennessee. He is married to Sabrina Snider. The couple has two children Katie Lynn and Blake.