Jim Salestrom

American singer-songwriter (1956–2023)

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James Kevin Salestrom (February 20, 1956 – November 22, 2023) was an American singer-songwriter. Salestrom was the lead singer of the band Timberline from 1971 to 1977. Salestrom performed in Dolly Parton's band from 1979 to 1991. As a solo artist, he performed in shows around the world.

Biography

James Kevin Salestrom was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1956.^[1] He co-founded the country-folk rock band Timberline in 1971, in which he was the lead singer and primary songwriter, along with his brother Chuck Salestrom, Dugg Duggan, Craig Link, and Bill Howland.^[2]^[3] His song, "It's Too Soon to Let Our Love End", was recorded by Mary MacGregor on her album, Torn Between Two Lovers (1976).^[4]

In 1979, Salestrom joined Dolly Parton's band as a singer and musician, playing acoustic, electric, and high-string guitars and banjo.

Salestrom won two Regional Emmys,^[5] three Colorado Broadcast Awards and his recording, All The Colors, was nominated for a Grammy for Outstanding Children's Album in 1997.^[2]

Salestrom died from cancer at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on November 22, 2023, at the age of 67.^[6]

Discography

Timberline - The Great Timber Rush (1977)
Limited Edition (1981)
Blue River Dreamin' (1983)
Genuine Colorado (1984)
Look Through Any Window (1986)
Dollywood Kids (1988)
Step In Time (1990)
Wild Jimbos with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1991)
Grateful (1992)
A Collection (1992)
Wild Jimbos Two with Jim Ratts and Jimmy Ibbotson (1993)
The Christmas Tree (1993)
The Great Adventure (1994)
Colorado Collection (1995)
A Collection For Children (1995)
So Far So Good (1996)
The Messenger (1996)
All The Colors (1996)
Western Winds (1997)
Welcome to Garden Street (1997)
The Colorado Crossroads (1998)
Distant Eyes (1999)
Safe Home (2001)
Music From The Mountains (2003)
Music From The Grand Canyon (2003)
Fresh Tracks (2004)
A Colorado Christmas (2004)
Two Friends with Pete Huttlinger (2005)
Open Spaces (2006)
Beneath The Big Sky (2008)
Music For The Heart, From The Broadmoor with Ken Miller (2008)
Life's Good (2010)
Nautilus (2012)
Sweet Doin' Nothing (2013)
Jim & James Salestrom | Live In Kearney (2017)
Crossroads (2017)
Shady Pine (2017)
Jim and James Salestrom | Live At The World Theatre (2019)
National Repertory Orchestra - John Denver Tribute (2019)
Library (2019)
Someday We Will Make It (2020)
Timberline 50th Reunion Live (2021)
The Book of Life ~ Grateful (2022)
And So It Goes (2023)

Appeared on other recordings

Children of the Universe - Jim Horn
Country Suite - Dave Loggins
Different Directions - John Denver
Dolly In London^[7] - Dolly Parton
Dolly, Dolly, Dolly - Dolly Parton
Folks Live! - Various
Heartbreak Express - Dolly Parton
Radio AAHS - Various
The 1992 Telluride Bluegrass Festival
The Wild West

Honors

Emmy Awards 1993 nominee^[8]
Emmy Awards 1997 winner^[5]
Grammy Awards 1997 nominee^[2]

References

^ Gall, Charlie (16 August 2014). Dolly Parton's right-hand man flies in for launch of Shetland's first spirit, Daily Record
^ ^a ^b ^c "Biography". Jimsalestrom.com. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
^ Oksenhorn, Stewart (8 May 203). Flatlander leaves his musical mark on the high mountains, Aspen Times
^ "Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "1997 Winners | NATAS Heartland". Emmyawards.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
^ "Entertainer and singer Jim Salestrom passes away at the age of 67". North Platte Post. November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
^ "Dolly in Concert". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
^ "1993 Nominees | NATAS Heartland". Emmyawards.tv. Retrieved September 24, 2018.