Wrinkle Family Fiddlers
The Early Years
(L to R) Jimmy, Jenifer, Carol Ann, Reggie, and Sheryl Wrinkle.
the wrinkle family
The Wrinkle family traveled throughout the Southeast United States playing music and showcasing their fiddle talents. Hear about this incredible family's legacy of music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
a legacy of fiddlers
Fiddling goes back a long way in the Wrinkle family, as this picture from 1908 of Wrinkle fiddlers can attest. Hear about the Wrnkle family's musical heritage on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
oldest and youngest
85-years separated the oldest Wrinkle from the youngest Wrinkle at the Kinder Knights of Columbus fiddler contest in 1976. Hear about the early years of the Wrinkle Family Fiddlers on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
reggie and sheryl--the early years
Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about their experiences in a lifetime of music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Sheryl Wrinkle Brocato
violinist...and fiddler too!
Sheryl got her start playing the violin in orchestra, then transitioned to fiddle music playing in the family band! Hear Sheryl explain the difference between a violin and a fiddle on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
band leader
Sheryl led the Country Strong Band, a staple of Southeast Texas for many years. Hear Sheryl Wrinkle Brocato talk about music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
country strong
Sheryl's band Country Strong has performed many times throughout Southeast Texas. Hear Sheryl talk about the influence of her family on her musical endeavors on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
featured performer
Sheryl has also been a featured performer with other area bands. Hear Sheryl talk about her life experiences with music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
sheryl wrinkle brocato
sheryl wrinkle brocato
Hear Southeast Texas muscial performer Sheryl Wrinkle Brocato talk with her siblings about their family's musical experiences on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Reggie Wrinkle
reggie wrinkle
Southeast Texas native and fiddle champion Reggie Wrinkle is now a West Texas businessman and country music entrepreneur. Hear about Reggie's musical experiences on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
country music entrepreneur
Hear Reggie talk about building a West Texas dream venue for country music artists--Lime Rock Amphitheather--on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
lime rock amphitheater
Hear Reggie talk about his dream project--Lime Rock Amphitheater--on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
champion fiddler
Hear fiddle champion Reggie talk about his experiences at fiddle contests on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
national recognition
Reggie was receiving national recognition as a fiddle player while he was still a student in high school. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about their experiences playing the fiddle on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
"you've got to put your heart into it"
Reggie is a nationally recognized fiddler. Hear the Reggie talk about his lifetime of experiences in music on Down Trails of Victory pocast!
luckenbach texas
Reggie still plays his fiddle. This is a picture of Reggie performing in his son Cameron's band at Luckenbach in 2023. Hear Reggie Wrinkle talk about country music and fiddle playing on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
lime rock amphitheater
Lime Rock Amphitheater is the newest venue location for West Texas country music artists. Hear Reggie Wrinkle talk dream project on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
grand opening
Headliner for Lime Rock Amphitheater's Grand Opening was Southeast Texas native Tracy Byrd. Opening act was Reggie's son Cameron. Hear Reggie talk about that opening night on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
tracy byrd at lime rock
Tracy Byrd was the featured performer on Lime Rock Theater's opening night. Hear Reggie talk about Tracy Byrd, and that opening night, on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (pictured L to R--Cameron Wrinkle, Juanita Wrinkle, Tracy Byrd, Margie Robertson Huffaker, Reggie Wrinkle, and Warren Huffaker) Photo by Lomonico Photography.
build it and they will come
build it and they will come
Lime Rock Amphitheater--the latest venue to showcase West Texas talent. Hear Reggie talk about this dream endeavor on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Jenifer Wrinkle
country artist
Jenifer Wrinkle--the youngest of the Wrinkle Family--has established herself as a country music artist of the highest order. Hear Jenifer Wrinkle talk about her musical experiences on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
worldwide performer
Jenifer has toured the world, performing with the biggest names in country music. This is a picture of her on stage with Reba McEntire. Hear Jenifer talk about her musical journey on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
the biggest stages
Jenifer is one of the top fiddle players in country music, and her artistry has taken her to the biggest stages and arenas in the world. Hear Jenifer talk about her experiences playing the fiddle with her siblings on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
a southeast texas star
Jenifer Wrinkle has a star on the Vidor Hall of Fame. Hear Jenifer Wrinkle talk about her experiences as a musician, entertainer, and songwriter on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
a life's passion
Hear country music artist Jenifer Wrinkle tell about her early years, and her current projects, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
a musical prodigy
Jenifer started fiddling when she was five years old, and along her life's musical journey she has attained many milestones--including this incredible fiddle championship at 17-years old. Hear Jenifer Wrinkle talk about her musical background on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
living my dreams (momma's song)
Jenifer's latest hit single--Living My Dreams (Momma's Song)--is a emotional tribute to her late mother Carol Ann. Hear the song itself, and hear Jenifer talk about the writing and production of it, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
grand ole opry
The Grand Ole Opry is one of the stages on which Jenifer has showcased her musical artistry. Hear about Jenifer's experiences--and her latest projects--on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
reba's right hand
One of the many country music stars that Jenifer has toured with is Reba McEntire. Hear Jenifer Wrinkle talk about her musical experiences on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Martina McBride
This is a picture of of Jenifer playing fiddle and singing backup in Martina McBride's band. The picture is from a performance given on the Today show from Rockefeller Center in New York. Hear Jenifer talk about her current projects on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
pam tillis
Jenifer Wrinkle was a member of Pam Tillis' band. Hear Jenifer talk about her musical journey on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
blake shelton
Jenifer has been associated with the top names in country music, including Blake Shelton. Hear Southeast Texas native Jenifer Wrinkle talk about her early beginnings in country music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Cameron Wrinkle
passing it down
Then newest Wrinkle to pursue a musical dream is Reggie's son Cameron. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about Cameron Wrinkle and his latest ongoings on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
father and son
Reggie has been a strong musical influence on Cameron as the younger Wrinkle pursues a career in country music. Hear about Cameron Wrinkle's latest developments on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
rising star
Cameron Wrinkle, although a young man, has years of experience in singing, songwriting, performing, and recording. Many people believe he is on the precipice of country music stardom. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about Cameron's latest projects on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
latest hit
songwriter and artist
Cameron's latest hit is In My Heaven, written by Grammy-nominated and award-winning songwriter David Lee. Listen to Cameron's latest hit, and hear the Wrinkle Family talk about it, by tuning in to Down Trails of Victory podcast!
songwriter and artist
songwriter and artist
songwriter and artist
Why is Cameron Wrinkle an up and coming country western star? Hear the Wrinkle Family answer this question on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
cameron wrinkle
songwriter and artist
songwriter and artist
Cameron Wrinkle, Reggie's son, is making a name for himself in country western circles. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about Cameron's rise in country music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
touring the country
Cameron has been touring the Southeast United States playing his original music to thousands. Hear why he may be the next country superstar on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
luckenbach
Cameron played Luckenbach in 2023. Hear the Wrinkle family talk about Cameron's impact on country music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
lime rock gig, june 2024
Cameron played at Reggie's Lime Rock Amphitheater as recently as June 22, 2024, supporting Mike Ryan. Hear about Cameron Wrinkle and his trajectory in country music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
country power couple
A country music power couple--Cameron Wrinkle and Jessee Lee. Jessee is the daughter of Grammy-nominated and award-winning songwriter David Lee, and is a country music star herself. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about Cameron's latest endeavors on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
sometimes they perform together
Jessee Lee and Cameron Wrinkle--Sometimes, audiences get two for the price of one. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about Cameron Wrinkle on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Share the big news
Jessee Lee and Cameron Wrinkle--what does the future hold? A lot people in country music circles believe stardom is close by. Hear the Wrinkle Family talk about the talented Cameron Wrinkle on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Wrinkle Family Fiddlers--21st Century
Sheryl, Reggie, and Jenifer are passing down the the fiddle playing tradition to a new generation of Wrinkles. (L to R) Dakota Wrinkle, Reggie Wrinkle, Cameron Wrinkle, Sheryl Wrinkle Brocato, Jimmy Wrinkle, Jenifer Wrinkle Thompson, Cheyenne Thompson, Rachel Brocato, Laurel Brocato. Hear all about the Wrinkle Family Fiddlers on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Videos
Jenifer Wrinkle with Reba McEntire
jenifer wrinkle and martina mcbride
Jenifer Wrinkle and Martina McBride on the Today Show.
1981 PM Magazine Feature
In this 1981 segment for PM Magazine, co-host Anna Chavez attends a bluegrass music festival in Beaumont, speaking with several competitors. Notable performers include Jim “Texas Shorty” Chancellor, Jimmy Wrinkle, Reggie Wrinkle, and a 10-year old Jenifer Wrinkle. PM Magazine was a local news and entertainment television program broadcast on Beaumont’s KFDM-TV in from late 1970s to the mid-1980s. This segment aired on June 18, 1981.
Wrinkle Violin Trio--Mother's Memorial service
Wrinkle siblings Sheryl, Reggie, and Jenifer play their violins in harmony for their mother Carol Ann Foster Wrinkle's Memorial Celebration Service, June 29, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas.