Marshall Trimble - Arizona's Official State Historian

               

                                                                                                                                            Arizona Backroads wins 2006 Emmy (John Fitzpatrick Photo)

MARSHALL IS ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER ENTERTAINERS, JUST LISTEN TO SOME OF HIS  SONGS AND STORY TELLING!

Significant Events & News

5/9/12 - Marshall has been invited to join a State Department “Cowboy Heroes” tour to the American base in Kyrgyzstan from May 28 to June 8. It’s sponsored by Wrangler’s Jeans and part of Wounded Warriors/Warrior Tours. It’s also sponsored by the American Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The Transit Center base at Manas supports U.S. military operations in the war in Afghanistan and is a transit point for military coming and going to Afghanistan.  He’s the only Arizonan in the group and will join a half-dozen or so professional rodeo cowboys. He says, “I won’t be riding any bulls however but I’ll be slinging lots of bull”.

12/3 - The Arizona Centennial Commission honored Marshall as one of Seven Arizonans honored for their service to the state. Included among the seven were Senator Barry Goldwater and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. A booth honoring his achievements as "One of Arizona's Most Inspiring Leaders" was dedicated at the Stockyards Restaurant in Phoenix.

4/11 - Marshall received the  Al Merito Award 'In Recognition of Lifelong Distinguished Service in Promoting Arizona History' from the Arizona Historical Society.

2/14/11 - It's Official - Arizona's Official Nickname is now "The Grand Canyon State". Tori Smith, a student writing a term paper had inquired about our nickname. It took two years, but it became reality when Governor Jan Brewer signed the bill, making our unofficial nickname - official.

2/13/11 - Marshall was officially inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.

2/12/11 - The Movie "Blood into Wine" by Maynard Keenan (from the band Tool) about wine growing in AZ and narrated by Marshall received the coveted Drover Award at the Oklahoma Film Festival.

7/17/10 - Marshall receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wild West History Association and is elected First Vice-President of the organization.

6/21/10 - Marshall sings a song about the old railroad that his father worked on. Peavine

2/22/10 - See Marshall in the upcoming movie, "Blood into Wine", the story of Rock star Maynard Keenan becoming an Arizona Winemaker. Film review by Alexander Zalben

2/22/10 - Marshall is being inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Class of 2010.

1/28/10 - Marshall is selected to Chair the Veterans Committee for the re-election of John McCain.

8/19/09 - Listen as Marshall sings his favorite Johnny Cash song - I still miss someone, in honor of his beloved dog "Patches".

8/11/09 - "Payson Roundup" recently asked Kristi Kisler local 7th grade Social Studies teacher, "In school, who was your favorite teacher and why"? Her reply was: "The best teacher I ever had was Arizona's Historian, Marshall Trimble. He taught me that learning could be fun and exciting. He also helped me develop my personal love of history and to understand its impact on today's society".  

10/23/08 - Marshall's newest book is available. Wyatt Earp

6/23/08 - Marshall is officially appointed by the governor to be a member of the Arizona Centennial Commission.

10/22/07 - Marshall's latest CD is announced and is now available via this website. Titled - "Marshall Trimble: Old Songs Theyll Never Plow Under".

10/5/07 - Marshall makes the Cover of North Valley Living Magazine. He was offered the centerfold, but declined since he didn't want his body pierced by a couple of staples. And that ain't no... Buffalo.

1/17/06 - What others have said about Marshall...What Others are Saying, as compiled by Coty Miranda.

11/4/04 - Marshall is inducted into the Arizona Veteran's Hall of Fame.  Radio personality  Bill Heywood comments about Marshall's induction! Hall-of-Fame picture.

* * * *

 Marshall Trimble has appeared on: Good Morning America, This Morning(CBS) & The Nashville Network

 

This cowboy singer-storyteller has performed with Rex AllenWaylon Jennings, Jerry Lee Lewis and the Oak Ridge Boys. He's also appeared in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. He’s been featured many times on PBS programs on history and folklore, including the award-winning KAET production “Legends and Dreamers.”  

 

Quote of the Month:

 

    “Only the government would have you believe that you could cut off the top of the blanket, sew it on the bottom 

and have a longer blanket"

Booking Info / CD's  /  Biography /  Appearances / Books / Accomplishments / Marshall's Humor / Photo Album / ARIZONA HUMOR  

 
                                                                                                                           Hit Counter

Email Marshall - marshall.trimble@sccmail.maricopa.edu


Copyright © 2001-2012. All rights reserved.
Revised: May 15, 2012