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Drivin N Cryin is an enduring American rock band whose roots-forward sound and

uncompromising spirit have made them a vital force since forming in Atlanta, Georgia in

1985. Blending Southern rock grit, folk storytelling, and hard-charging rock & roll, the

band built a reputation early on as a must-see live act and a songwriter’s band with

depth far beyond trends.

Led by singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney and anchored by bassist Tim Nielsen and

drummer Dave Johnson, Drivin N Cryin broke through nationally with a run of influential

albums that helped define late-’80s and early-’90s American rock. Songs like “Fly Me

Courageous,” “Honeysuckle Blue,” “Straight to Hell,” “Build a Fire,” and “Scarred But

Smarter” became staples of rock and AAA radio, with Fly Me Courageous earning Gold

certification and remaining a cornerstone of the band’s catalog.

While they emerged during the MTV era, Drivin N Cryin never disappeared. Over four

decades, they’ve remained a consistently touring, recording band — releasing new

music, evolving their sound, and cultivating a loyal, multigenerational audience. Their

influence extends well beyond their own recordings; “Straight to Hell” found new life

through covers and collaborations that introduced the song to entirely new audiences.

The band’s stature is reflected in both peer respect and formal recognition, including

induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, as well as Kinney’s induction into the

Milwaukee Music Hall of Fame. Touring history includes shared stages with artists

spanning multiple eras and genres, The Who, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Black

Crowes, ZZ Top, Soul Asylum, Blackberry Smoke, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jason

Isbell, along with recent appearances on destination events like Rock Boat, Outlaw

Country Cruise, and Moon Crush.

Their latest album, Crushing Flowers, marks a deliberate return to the band’s core.

Stripped back to the original three-piece, the record favors clarity, chemistry, and feel

over excess — a confident, back-to-basics statement from a band that knows exactly

who it is. Rather than chasing nostalgia or novelty, Crushing Flowers reinforces what

has always set Drivin N Cryin apart: honest songs, emotional weight, and the

unmistakable sound of a band still fully engaged in the work.

Nearly forty years in, Drivin N Cryin remains a living, breathing American rock band —

not a revival act, not a footnote, but a continuing story still being written