Music/Entertainers: What actor, who has increasingly dedicated his career to music since the 2000s, created an Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass prize in 2011, named after himself, which awards $50,000, a bronze sculpture, and a chance to perform on "Late Night"? Eric Idle Jack Black Kevin Bacon Steve Martin CORRECT

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He established the prize to reward artistry and bring greater visibility to bluegrass performers. Martin first picked up the banjo at age 17; it was a staple of his stand-up acts in the 1970s. During his career he has won five Grammy Awards, two for comedy albums and three for musical work. He also has an Emmy and an honorary Oscar, and has received multiple Tony nods but has failed to win, leaving him just short of an EGOT. Current Score1/1 (100%) Quit & See Results Next Question INCORRECT Current Score

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He established the prize to reward artistry and bring greater visibility to bluegrass performers. Martin first picked up the banjo at age 17; it was a staple of his stand-up acts in the 1970s. During his career he has won five Grammy Awards, two for comedy albums and three for musical work. He also has an Emmy and an honorary Oscar, and has received multiple Tony nods but has failed to win, leaving him just short of an EGOT.

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