Tracy was born and raised in Sandston, Virginia (East of Richmond) and currently resides there with his wife, Susan, and their two daughters, Mallory and Abby.  ChurchYard Grass is the first organized bluegrass band he has been in, but his varied musical tastes date back to his early childhood.  His bluegrass influence comes from his father, who was and still is, a great lover of bluegrass and old time music, and his grandfather, who was also a banjo player performing from the late ‘20’s until his death in 1979.  Another big bluegrass influence in his life was his great uncle, Glenn Reynolds, who was a mandolin player and long-time judge at the annual Galax Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia.

In addition to bluegrass music, Tracy enjoys Big Band music, Classical music and light Jazz.  These latter choices obviously influenced by his musical training on the trumpet and saxophone.  When not playing music, Tracy enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing golf, watching old black and white movies, and any western movie starring Clint Eastwood or John Wayne.  His family enjoys vacations at the beach, trips to Disney World and all water sports that can be done behind a boat.  They have one dog, Chestnut (who thinks he is human), who either enjoys bluegrass music or just likes being around the guys when they practice.

Tracy thanks God for the opportunity to focus CYG’s musical efforts toward gospel music and all of the opportunities they have been afforded and can think of no better group of friends to play with than the members of ChurchYard Grass.