In 1998, Diamond Rio was the first group to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry since 1984.
Diamond Rio was the National spokespersons for the "Big Brother/Big Sister" organization.
Diamond Rio has won the CMA award for Vocal Group of the Year four times.
Diamond Rio has been nominated for 13 Grammy awards.
Dana Williams was born on May 22. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He is 6'1 with brown hair and blue eyes. His is married to Lisa and a son named Jacob. He plays the bass and sings vocals. His hobbies include computers, scuba diving, boating, R/C planes, and water sport.
Marty Roe was born on December 28. He was born in Lebanon, Ohio and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He is 6'1 with brown hair and brown eyes. His is married to Robin and has two daughters, Isabella and Sarah. He is the lead singer. His hobbies include golf racing cars and fishing.
Jimmy Olander was born on August 26. He was born in Minneapolis, MN. He is 6'1 with salt and pepper hair. His wife's name is Claudia. He plays the guitar. His hobbies include sky diving, weight training, and power walking.
Diamond Rio became the 71st members of the Grand Ole Opry, in 1998.
Diamond Rio won their first award in 1991, an ACM award for the "Top Vocal Group."
Diamond Rio released their third album "Love a Little Stronger" in 1994.
Diamond Rio's first number one hit was "Meet in the Middle."
Diamond Rio is made up of Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Dana Williams, Dan Truman, Gene Johnson, and Brian Prout.