CMT Total Access   -  About the Episode

The rich and ever-evolving music of Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas continues to attract, delight and move audiences from all walks of life. CMT Total Access: Alison Krauss and Union Station highlights the band's most recent UK and Ireland tour. CMT gains unprecedented access to the band while in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. Each member gives their unique take on what the band means to them and how they work individually and collectively to enhance their sound. In this one-hour episode, CMT cameras capture the band both onstage and off as they tour the UK. Whether visiting pubs in Ireland for the local music scene, appreciating historical sites, shopping in Scotland or going about the usual behind-the-scenes show day routine, CMT reveals what it's like to be on the road with them. Alison Krauss & Union Station are not only one of bluegrass music's premiere acts in the United States but also worldwide. The members of the band are Alison Krauss (recent recipient of the NARAS Honors Award and 17-time Grammy winner), Dan Tyminski (acoustic guitar and mandolin player, lead and harmony vocalist and acclaimed singer from O Brother, Where Art Thou?), Jerry Douglas (2005 CMA musician of the year and Dobro player), Ron Block (the spiritual touchstone of AKUS, contributing vocals, original songs, banjo and guitar) and Barry Bales (one of the most in-demand session player in bluegrass and acoustic music). They have successfully crossed over to audiences in pop, country and beyond while maintaining their grassroots credibility. Recent triumphs have included Krauss' performance at the 2004 Academy Awards, album sales of over 7 million and a steady stream of Grammy Awards in a diverse array of categories.