Local fiddler and living legend, Hughie Smith

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Country music and Bakersfield go hand in hand. Home to many legends, from Merle Haggard to Buck Owens, musicians flock to Bakersfield to join in on the Bakersfield Sound. 82-year-old Fiddler, Hughie Smith is one of these local legends, with more than 400 awards and accolades. Smith does not let his age stop him from doing what he loves and his fiddle and piano have never left his sight.He is dedicated to practicing at least two hours every day, always preparing for his next bi