Country star and Grammy
The holiday train, which has run every year since 1942, makes a dozen stops in three states, starting in Shelby, Kentucky, and ending in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Nov. 23. The train delivers food, toys and winter clothing on the 110-mile trip.
Stuart, who was recently prominently featured in Ken Burns' "Country Music" PBS documentary, has released 18 studio albums. Born in Mississippi, Stuart started his career playing bluegrass with legend Lester Flatt and later in Johnny Cash's band. He's also a photographer and is planning to open a music museum in Mississippi.