Ken Lattimore

Lead & Harmony Vocals / fiddle

Ken Lattimore is one of the finest tenors in western music, and for more than 25 years his voice and fiddle work have delighted Sons of the Pioneers’ audiences. Before joining the Pioneers, Ken sang lead tenor in Gilbert and Sullivan productions and performed country music in such venues as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and a music festival in Austria. He continues to pursue his orchestral interests by occasionally joining the violin sections of various symphonies throughout Texas and Louisiana. Ken is also one of the formal musical scholars of the group, holding a degree in music from Texas Tech University.

Ken became a fan of western music and the Sons of the Pioneers as a child listening to his parents’ albums, when the songs and beautiful harmonies roped him in. As an adult he found himself falling deeper under the spell of the Pioneers’ music and learned many of their songs. On a 1997 visit to Branson, Missouri, Ken approached then-trail boss Dale Warren and gave him a demo CD. To his surprise, Warren called the next day to suggest that he audition for a place in the band. Ken returned for the audition and got the nod. Ken says, “Singing and playing violin with the greatest western singing group ever proves the old adage: at times your fondest dream can come true.”

Ken lives in Marshall, Texas. His family’s North American roots date back to the American colonies, and his love of history spurred him to become a member of the 19th Texas Infantry, a group of Confederate Army re-enactors who have re-created battles at Gettysburg and other locations across the country.