Monroe County proclaims 'White Ellis Appreciation Day' for young mandolin player
The Monroe County commission read a proclamation honoring teenager White Ellis for national bluegrass achievements, noting Grand Ole Opry performances, charting singles and a debut album; Ellis thanked the commission and performed a brief instrumental.
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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognized local mandolinist White Ellis at its March 26 meeting, reading a proclamation that cited his Grand Ole Opry appearances, chart success and a debut album titled "Happy Valley."
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