Volume Five

Glen has been around music since he was just a child. He started playing guitar at the age of nine and the fiddle at age fourteen. He played with various local bands during his high school years before joining several bands that performed on the bluegrass festival circuit. In 2002, he joined country music artist Marty Raybon (former lead singer of the country supergroup Shenandoah) and toured the next six years playing venues across the country and overseas. In addition, the band had numerous television performances and played the hallowed Grand Ole Opry multiple times. Glen created Volume Five in 2008 and said, "I have found the music I have always wanted to play. Also, nothing is better than playing music with friends and having them as bandmates. We all have the same vision for the band." Glen now lives in a small town in northeastern Mississippi called Booneville. He and his wife Michelle have been happily married for over 34 years and have three children.

Chris is from Fredericktown, Ohio. His dad took him to bluegrass festivals and concerts when he was a kid, and Chris got his first banjo when he was 11. He attended college at ETSU and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. At the age of 25, he battled osteosarcoma, bone cancer in the knee, and briefly lost the ability to play banjo due to neuropathy from chemo.

Chris has performed with Alecia Nugent, Darrell Webb Band, Marty Raybon, and Full Circle, Nothin' Fancy, Ken Mellons, Sideline, David Grier Band, Steve Thomas, Carrie Hassler, Appalachian Road Show, Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley, and The Cleverlys. Some of his early influences are Flatt and Scruggs, JD Crowe, Jim Mills, Terry Baucom, Lonesome River Band, and Blue Highway.

Currently, Chris lives in the Nashville area and works for HCA Healthcare in Human Resources.

Nick is from East Bend, North Carolina. He grew up playing bluegrass-gospel music with his dad in local churches. He started on the mandolin at 11 and took lessons from longtime banjo sideman, Jody King. Nick credits his dad (Mike) and Jody for providing him with a solid foundation to build in music.

The Virginia-based group Broken Wire was Nick’s first touring gig. He has since gone on to tour with promising artists such as Bradley Walker, Josh Williams, and Clay Hess. He is a Merlefest Mandolin Champion and an IBMA Award winner (Emerging Artist of the Year 2010).

In 2015, Nick married the love of his life, Jesse Gregory Keen. Jess is a singer/songwriter with deep roots in bluegrass and gospel music. 2015 was also the year that Nick decided to take a moratorium from music and focus on a career path in healthcare. Nick has his Associate’s degree in Arts, Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, and Master’s degree in Business.

Nick currently resides in Mount Airy, North Carolina, with his wife Jesse and their dog Charli. He is a Strategic Advisor for TRIMEDX.

“I have always admired Volume Five and the consistent quality of music that they produce. Glen and I talked many years ago about me coming on board but the timing was not right. I have been away from the music scene for several years, so for Glen and the guys to consider me for this opportunity was a true honor. I am excited and looking forward to this next chapter in life with Volume Five.”

Wyatt Harman is an energy-driven musician and dedicated history teacher from Florissant, Missouri, where he teaches grades 7 through 12. Although he grew up in a musical family, Wyatt didn't pick up an instrument until he was 15, choosing the bass as his main instrument. His talents earned him the SPBGMA Midwest Bass Player of the Year Award for five consecutive years (2016 to 2020) and Entertainer of the Year in 2019 and 2020.
In 2013, Wyatt formed a youth band called "Mashtag," which won the SPBGMA International Bluegrass Championship in Nashville in 2017. The band later rebranded as Zach Top & Modern Tradition, releasing an album with three chart-topping songs. Over the years, Wyatt also performed with various Midwest bands, further refining his musical talents.
Alongside his solo career, Wyatt and his best friend formed the band "Harman & Ruble," which performs locally and supports a scholarship program to send kids to bluegrass camp. One of his proudest moments came in December 2023 when he made his Grand Ole Opry debut with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage.
Wyatt's journey showcases his love for music, his passion for teaching, and his commitment to giving back to the next generation of musicians. He has long admired the band Volume Five and dreamed of the day he could be a part of it. Former band members Chris Williamson and Jeff Partin have significantly influenced Wyatt's music. These musicians have inspired him and spent hours sharing their knowledge and experiences, leaving a lasting impact on his career.

Jared Hensley – Guitar & Vocals, Volume Five

Jared Hensley, based in Asheville, North Carolina, began playing music at the age of eight under the guidance of his grandfather, who taught him and his siblings to play. He later attended East Tennessee State University, where he performed in the renowned ETSU Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies program.

At just nineteen, Jared landed his first professional job with Alecia Nugent. He went on to perform with Rhonda Vincent’s daughters, followed by an eight-year tenure with the Darrell Webb Band (2010–2018). He has also toured and recorded with Newtown and the Tim Shelton Syndicate, further establishing himself as a respected guitarist and vocalist in modern bluegrass.

Jared now joins Volume Five on guitar and vocals, performing alongside Glen Harrell (lead vocals, fiddle), Chris Wade (banjo), Nick Keen (mandolin), and Wyatt Harman (bass).

Patton is currently on leave from the band. He suffered a stroke in early 2021, right after the band recorded their album set for release in early 2021. Please continue to keep Patton in your prayers so he can continue to recover.

Patton was raised in Stockbridge, Georgia, and began playing banjo at age 9. He was first influenced by Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, Terry Baucom, and Scott Vestal, who Patton met at Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Georgia shortly after his stint with Doyle Lawson. Patton then worked with the Georgia-based group Lost Horizon, playing festivals around the southeast and making numerous appearances on national television. Patton then spent four years in Nashville, sharing the stage with Marty Raybon and working at the Gibson Guitar Corp. OAI Division.

He now lives in Mountain Rest, SC. Patton's interests include his son, Brayden, music, and whatever comes up to pass the time.