In the summer of 2006, three gifted young adults walked into a house to create music, uncertain of where they were headed - and Lady Antebellum walked out. 

During that time, Hillary Scott's sultry alto, Charles Kelley's gritty tenor and multi-instrumentalist/ harmony vocalist Dave Haywood's musical overview ignited a unique blend of harmonies reminiscent of classic country, a soulfulness of 1960s R&B, the heart-on-the-sleeve openness of 1970s singer-songwriters, all with a keen edge of contemporary country. "From the beginning, the music took on a life of it’s own and defined the direction we were headed," declares Hillary. "It only took one live performance of the first handful of songs we had written to realize that whatever it was we were going to do, had to be done together."

The fuse was first lit in middle school, when Augusta, Ga., natives Charles and Dave met. Both eventually found themselves studying finance at the University of Georgia, where they began writing songs together. 

Charles had begun his musical life playing drums with his older brother Josh Kelley (now a respected recording artist himself). It was apparent his passionate singing voice would bring him to the front of the stage soon; in 2005, Charles and his brother migrated from opposite ends of the country to Nashville. 

Dave had been playing a variety of musical instruments from a young age, but like Charles had looked to finance as a more realistic way to make a living—the proverbial "something to fall back on." He worked as an accountant for a year after graduation; during that year, Dave had the opportunity to travel the globe, working in such exotic locales as England and Japan. Despite his many opportunities, Dave's soul began to reason with him to find the way to express his musical passion: "I was thinking, Man, is this what I have to do for the rest of my life?" he recalls. So when Charles called and asked if he would come to Nashville and give the music business a serious shot, he agreed to move in with the Kelley brothers. 

The boys are transplants to Music City, but Hillary Scott has always called it home. The daughter of Grammy Award-winning country artist Linda Davis and accomplished musician Lang Scott, she developed her passion for music at an early age as well. In high school, she joined her parents in the Linda Davis Family Christmas Show, and was instantly hooked. "When we started doing the Christmas show I thought, 'OK, this is really what I want to do for a living,'" she recalls. "I can’t imagine doing anything else." 

Winner of the 2008 Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group.
 

America's premiere "Rock 'N R'oldies" review (and the most popular vintage rock and roll show in the nation) will help you recapture those wonderful days! With their musical talent, high energy and contagious sense of humor, Phil Dirt & The Dozers will transport you to another time and place . . . namely, the 50's, 60's, and 70's of Rock and Roll! Imagine hearing The Four Seasons' Sherry with the original falsetto vocals intact . . . or the hauntingly beautiful Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody or their You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling or the beautiful ballads of Roy Orbison including Pretty Woman and In Dreams. Party on the beach with The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. And imagine the Platters' soul-stirring Only You performed with all the scratches and skips found on a well-worn 33 1/3 record, the way The Dozers first learned it! The Phil Dirt Time Machine also stops in the ‘70's, where you’ll experience some of this decade’s greatest hits including those from the Doobie Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, The Eagles and even the O'Jays.

Comprised of some of the best musicians anywhere, this rockin’ blues band will flat out blow you away with top quality showmanship, soul-stirring vocals, and razor-sharp spontaneous improvisation. The Dave Chastain Band takes the blues to the next level, delivering a power packed performance show after show. This band is "the real deal", an absolute must see and hear.

On guitar and lead vocals is none other than Dave Chastain. Originally from Paragould, Arkansas, Dave is a mid-western living legend who is considered by many to be the best blues guitarist in the midwest. It has been said by some that his every performance is a soul stirring, spontaneous, healing experience. Influenced by many great blues guitarists including Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter and Jimmy Hendrix. Dave has developed a style all his own and has written, recorded, and released three albums featuring absolute top quality vocals as well as musicianship. In 1979, he received the best song award from WWCT, a Peoria, Illinois local radio station. Dave has shared the stage with numerous top acts, including The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Elvin Bishop, The Marshall Tucker Band, and many others. Dave Chastain is the real deal delivering top quality showmanship and spontaneous live entertainment every time he steps on stage.
 

An energetic entertainer who brings Rod Stewart alive with his perfect portrayal of the energetic and legendary 'leg man.' He's got the look, and he's got the moves. Steve has been performing as Rod Stewart for ten years, and knows how to keep the party hopping.

This husband and wife team present a freshness and energy reminiscent of a more innocent, fun loving era when hula hoops, hot rods, and sock hoppin' Rock n' Roll charmed a nation of Americans.

Their professional entertainment careers span a generation and include dates in Las Vegas and Nashville, recording for MGM records, TV and Radio appearances, and sharing the bill with stars like the Statler Brothers, Guess Who, Anne Murray, Lorrie Morgan, and the late Tennessee Ernie Ford.