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Al Petteway is a masterful acoustic guitarist and composer known for his luminous fingerstyle technique, lush instrumental textures, and collaborative spirit. A Grammy Award winner recognized for The Thornbirds on Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar (Best Pop Instrumental Album) in 2005, Petteway has built a career that blends traditional folk roots with contemporary storytelling. He has been celebrated as a Master Music Maker by the Swannanoa Gathering in 2013 and has held artist residencies at the Kennedy Center and Warren Wilson College. His work with Amy White, and appearances in Ken Burns documentaries and NPR/PBS projects, cement his reputation as a versatile and influential figure in American acoustic music.