Zac Brown Band has had the opportunity to tour with rock acts like Kings of Leon, which has definitely had an impact on their music and the way they approach songwriting. Zac says, “As we work to continue doin’ what we’re doin’, there’s a lotta great rock music that has a great vibe and I can’t understand anything that they’re sayin’, I still like it a lot.”
The trick for Zac is blending those rock sensibilities with the great storytelling of country and folk music. “I think the challenge is just taking that same lyric and story that’s in that song and wrapping it in something that’s gonna move all those people the same way that those Rock songs do. It’s always a challenge to try to make ‘em better and figure out that puzzle.”
Zac Brown Band is finishing up their next album, which they’ll release this spring, featuring their current single, “Homegrown.”
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“As we work to continue doin’ what we’re doin’, there’s a lotta great rock music that has a great vibe and I can’t understand anything that they’re sayin’, I still like it a lot. But the great stories live around Country and Folk music and I think the challenge is just taking that same lyric and story that’s in that song and wrapping in something that’s gonna move all those people the same way that those Rock songs do. It’s always a challenge to try to make ‘em better and figure out that puzzle.”
WHAT THEY’RE DOING THIS WEEK – FEBRUARY 16, 2015 – MONDAY
Zac Brown Band is still enjoying some rare time off the road this week with plans of getting back on the bus in March headed to Rodeo Houston, which they play on March 12. Meanwhile, last week their 14-track career anthology Greatest Hits So Far… became available on vinyl.
2015 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Vocal Group of the Year – Zac Brown Band
The 50th Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on April 19 at 8:00 PM ET on CBS.
ZAC BROWN BAND – JUST THE FACTS
MEMBERS: Zac Brown (b. 8/1/1978) (lead vocals, guitar), Jimmy De Martini (fiddle, vocals), John Driskell Hopkins (bass guitar, banjo, ukulele, upright bass, vocals), Coy Bowles (guitar, keyboards), Chris Fryar (drums), Clay Cook (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, steel guitar, vocals), Matt Mangano (bass guitar) and Daniel de los Reyes (percussion)
HOMETOWN / ORIGIN: Dahlonega, Georgia
DEBUT SINGLE: 2008’s “Chicken Fried”
CURRENT ALBUM: – Coming soon.
CURRENT SINGLE: “Homegrown” – sits at number 13 on the MediaBase / Country Aircheck chart.
GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT: 2008
LATEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2015 – Coming soon.
RECENT TWEETS:
Zac Brown Band @zacbrownband · Sunday, February 15
Good times with our friend @DariusRucker. Make the most out of your Sunday! http://bit.ly/1mSfH5t
Zac Brown Band @zacbrownband · February 14
Wish you a happy #ValentinesDay! Love, ZBB
Zac Brown Band @zacbrownband · February 13
“My heart still beats fast for you all over, and over again…” #SweetAnnie http://bit.ly/1CnPfu2
ZAC BROWN BAND – AWARD WINS
2009 – Academy of Country Music – Top New Vocal Duo or Group
2009 – CMT Music Awards – USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year — “Chicken Fried”
2009 – Grammy Awards – Best New Artist
2010 – Country Music Association Awards – New Artist of the Year
2010 – Grammy Awards – Best Country Collaboration with Vocals — “As She’s Walking Away” (feat. Alan Jackson)
2010 – Academy of Country Music – Top Vocal Event of the Year — “As She’s Walking Away” (feat. Alan Jackson)
2010 – CMT Music Awards – Performance of the Year – “Margaritaville” (Performed by Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet)
2012 – Grammy Awards – Best Country Album – Uncaged