James Edward “Jim” Hurst[1] is an American bluegrass and country guitarist.

Hurst has performed with musicians that include Holly Dunn, Trisha Yearwood, Sara Evans, and Missy Raines.

[4] Hurst has returned to play with Lynch for a brief time in 2015 when her guitarist Matt Wingate left her group.

[5] Hurst also performed Sara Evans, appearing on her 1998 album No Place That Far with both acoustic guitar and vocals.

[6] He was also nominated for Guitar Player of the Year in 2015, an award presented by the International Bluegrass Music Association.