Whittlin' Fiddler Violet Hensley Remembered | Cleveland News

Country music lost a true legend with the passing of Violet Hensley, the “Whittlin’ Fiddler,” at 109. A self-taught icon of the Ozarks, she mastered the fiddle and crafted instruments after her mother’s death, later dazzling audiences on “The Beverly Hillbillies” and the Grand Ole Opry. Inducted into the National Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and honored by the Smithsonian, her wit, humility, and love for family touched generations. She died peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy as the heart of Ozarks tradition and a national treasure whose music and charm echoed across stages and screens. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1c3296ea952f271