The first time I heard the name Blackberry Smoke I thought “Wow – what a cool name for a band!” And the first time I logged on to hear them I thought “WOW! What a rocking band!”

They are indeed a rocking band with a huge cache of talent going on there! They are well traveled – Spain, Mexico, Germany – and all over the USA. Sitting at #3 on the CMT countdown as of this week with a “Good One Coming On”, they are moving and shaking the good ole Southern Rock world.

Signed by Bama Jam Records they’ve already released their sophomore CD under the new label with legendary producer Dan Huff (Keith Urban and Rascall Flatts) and engineer Justin Niebank. They perform at Talledega Racetrack, Alabama’s new Country Crossing and many other southern venues. The Atlanta-based band is growing into the premiere Southern Rock band of America and has performed with ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shooter Jennings, the LoCash Cowboys and Cross Canadian Ragweed.

Their new single “Good One Coming On” is just a great old country boy song about beer, Patron, Igloo coolers, ragtop Mustangs (I own one!!), parking by the lake, skinny-dipping in the moonlight and just having a grand old country time. These boys have a hard country rock look but don’t let that fool you into thinking there is no talent there – because there is rich talent in each and every band member and they know exactly what they are doing and how to make you enjoy their music.

To see more about this amazing band go to www.blackberrysmoke.com and check out their new songs – they will have you swaying to the music in a heartbeat!

Calamity Annie – CMTT Music Contributor
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