Chris Robinson speaks. Last weekend, Whiskey Myers and The Black Crowes played a show in Tampa, Florida at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre during a stop on their co-headlining Southern Hospitality tour. However, once that rowdy Florida crowd broke out into a “USA, USA” chant, as patriotic people tend to do at large gatherings, the Black Crowes frontman was immediately triggered. Right before The Black Crowes started playing the fan-favorite “She Talks to Angels,” a visual came on a screen that showed the band’s Black Crowe character dressed as Uncle Sam, and the audience started to chant “U.S.A.” Uncle Sam Crowe sez⁣ GO VOTE!⁣ 1 week away⁣ Go to https://t.co/cn3FTkhtWY for info on how to vote in your state pic.twitter.com/rkBMqjFzSm — The Black Crowes (@theblackcrowes) October 27, 2020 But frontman Chris Robinson was not having it, and after the crowd kept going with it, he went off on the audience: “I don’t know what you have to be so proud of right now. Some of us have real faith. And, for those of you f****** booing us, some of us are not afraid. And we most assuredly are not f****** ignorant. So thank you.” EXCLUSIVE: The Black Crowes were booed for dissing a crowd chanting "USA." https://t.co/Jt8xBLYTG4 pic.twitter.com/CettxXyqWv — TMZ (@TMZ) June 1, 2026 Many in the Florida crowd did not appreciate that, and they started booing him and some even left the concert altogether: EXCLUSIVE: The fallout from The Black Crowes' onstage political dust-up on Sunday didn't end with boos … it kept rolling straight toward the exits. pic.twitter.com/PSFZy9iMi4 — TMZ (@TMZ) June 2, 2026 Chris Robinson’s Response This week, Chris Robinson addressed the backlash to UCR, essentially calling it overblown. He added that he would never disrespect the troops, but also appreciates his American right to be critical of the country: “I think the whole thing was, of course, blown out of context so people can get clicks and people can stir up the animosity and philosophies or how you feel about life. But be most assured, you know, whatever. It doesn’t matter. In a week, something else will come up that [will stir up] the hornets’ nest.” “Stirring up animosity and philosophies about how you feel about life” sounds an AWFUL lot like what you were doing from the stage there, Chris. The people booing you certainly weren’t doing so to get clicks. He continues: “No matter what I ever would say or do or feel about things, there’s no way I would disrespect our veterans. I’m a person that I wish we had moved along as a species not to have violence be the way that we resolve conflicts. But for the people who’ve put their lives on the line and made that sacrifice and dedication, I wouldn’t do that. I can see that for exactly what it is. Other than that, you know, I have to speak my mind. But I don’t have an agenda or anything, you know what I mean? I’m just trying to make a soulful connection with people and we’ll continue to endeavor to persevere, as they say in the, ‘The Outlaw Josey Wales’.” Of course, the band hasn’t been shy about their political leanings over the years, and that’s their prerogative to do so as he said, but it’s a little different to tear into the crowd who bought tickets to see you over something as harmless as chanting “USA.” So Chris Robison hates President Trump like half the country does, big deal. But since when is chanting “USA, USA” an endorsement of the President and his policies? People chanted it at concerts when Biden was President, when Obama was President, when Bush was President. If anything it’s generally regarded as a way to show support to the troops. But their buffoonery doesn’t only affect them. It affects Whiskey Myers, their coheadliners, too. Whiskey Myers is a Texas-based band, they’re one of the best in the business. As far as true southern rock bands go, they’re as good as it gets. Sadly I saw a number of comments in their social media from fans asking them to address the actions of their co-headliner, or bail from the tour altogether… so not only is it a poor reflection on the Black Crowes, it needlessly creates headaches for Whiskey Myers… which they don’t deserve. I’m not saying “shut up and sing,” but maybe read the room, guys… Southern Hospitality Tour North American Dates May 31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^ June 2 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre*~ June 4 – Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium*~ June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^ June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park^ June 9 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^ June 10 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^ June 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^ June 13 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium^ June 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion^ June 17 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre^ June 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^ June 20 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center^~ July 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center^ July 18 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater^ July 21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^ July 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^ July 24 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^ July 25 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^ July 28 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater^ July 30 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater^ August 1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater^~ August 2 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^~ August 4 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater*~ August 8 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^ August 9 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion* August 12 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^ August 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^ August 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center^ August 17– Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl- August 19 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^ August 20 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre^ ^ With The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & Southall * With The Black Crowes & Southall only – Co-headlining show with The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks & Whiskey MyersThe post “I Have To Speak My Mind”: Black Crowes Frontman, Chris Robinson, Won’t Apologize For Anti-USA Rant first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Talk about a full-circle moment. These days, it seems like folk-country is all the rage. While, of course, Zach Bryan blew the entire subgenre into the stratosphere with his meteoric rise over the past five years, there have been plenty of stellar artists that toe the line between genres popping up seemingly weekly. With names like Sam Barber, Dylan Gossett, Wyatt Flores and more dominating with a rootsy, folk-inspired take on alternative country, Evan Honer is another name that simply shouldn’t be overlooked. Though you can argue that a bulk of the Arizona native’s discography exists somewhere between alternative and folk, he has delivered some jaw-dropping songwriting moments that adhere fairly close to country over the years. One of the key moments that helped him break out was none other than his cover of Tyler Childers’ legendary, unreleased track, “Jersey Giant,” alongside Julia DiGrazia. Though plenty of artists have covered the song and released it, including the likes of Sam Barber, Josiah and the Bonnevilles and Elle King, who actually got Childers’ blessing to cut the song back in 2022, Honer’s cover has become many country fans’ go-to version of the song that’s actually available to stream. In fact, the track is his most listened to track on Spotify by a wide margin, boasting over 200 million streams. Honer’s cover is so popular, in fact, that Childers himself joked about “Jersey Giant” being the Arizona native’s song when the two met last year at Nashville’s Turkey & the Wolf Ice House. During the brief interaction, the “Take Me As I Come” singer approached Childers to introduce himself and was met with quite the compliment from the “Jersey Giant” songwriter. “Dude, I cover your song all the time.”  Childers jokes with Evan Honer. “I love ‘Jersey Giant.’”  Honer laughs at his joke that “Jersey Giant” is his song, before responding that he was not planning on bringing up his cover of the song at all. Childers then tells Honer that he recognized him from the crowd, and it appears that he was very pleased Honer made the effort to introduce himself after the show. Evan Honer meets Tyler Childers. // https://t.co/hm9LHw1Tsk@evanhonermusic @TTChilders pic.twitter.com/s85B2jmWpD — Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) July 28, 2025 Flash forward a year later, and Honer is now opening a plethora of dates on Childers’ Snipe Hunt Tour, which is the biggest set of shows size-wise in both of their careers. With the first batch of shows with Honer opening last night in Birmingham, Alabama, at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, many were wondering if he’d finally get a full-circle moment and perform the track that has impacted both of their careers. Turns out, that was the case. After Childers started the set out with the likes of “Eatin’ Big Time,” “Shake the Frost,” “Onedia” and the 6x platinum, “All Your’n,” the Kentucky native called Honer back to the stage to perform “Jersey Giant” for the first time together live. Introducing him, Childers would say the 25-year-old singer/songwriter’s version of “Jersey Giant” is his “favorite Evan Honer cover.” @thomasgroom22 @Tyler Childers Jersey Giant with Evan Honer Birmingham, AL 6/4/2026 #tylerchilders #jerseygiant #cocacolaamphitheater #timmytylerchilders #alabama @Evan Honer ♬ original sound – Thank me for my service They say never meet your heroes, but in Honer’s case, I think connecting with Childers turned out pretty damn well. Unsurprisingly, the two crushed the performance and provided one hell of a full-circle moment for the young, rising songwriter. Snipe Hunt Tour Dates June 7 – Lexington, Kentucky – Railbird Music Festival June 10 – Darien Center, New York – Darien Lake Amphitheater – with Evan Honer June 11 – Hershey, Pennsylvania – Hersheypark Stadium – with Evan Honer June 13 – Columbus, Ohio – Buckeye Country Superfest July 9 – St. Louis, Missouri – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – with Wednesday & Scott T. Smith July 12 – Chicago, Illinois – Wrigley Field – with Jon Batiste & Wednesday July 14 – Kansas City, Missouri – Morton Amphitheater  – with Wednesday July 15 – Des Moines, Iowa – Casey’s Center – with Wednesday July 18 – Boulder, Colorado – Folsom Field – with Jon Batiste & Wednesday September 30 – Sacramento, California – Golden 1 Center – with Wednesday October 2 – Seattle, Washington – Climate Pledge Arena – with Wednesday October 3 – Portland, Oregon – Moda Center – with Wednesday and Scott T. SmithThe post WATCH: Evan Honer Joins Tyler Childers For Performance Of “Jersey Giant” In Birmingham first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

He doesn’t miss. In a year full of breakouts across both the independent scene and the mainstream alike, ranging from the likes of Ella Langley and Zach Top to The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival, Stephen Wilson Jr. undoubtedly experienced one of the biggest ones in 2025. Of course, fans of the independent scene have been quite familiar with him over the past few years. After delivering his stellar debut on his bon aqua EP, featuring the likes of “American Gothic” and “Year to Be Young 1994,” in June of 2023, Wilson Jr. made himself known in a big way just six months later with his mammoth, 22-track debut album, Søn of Dad. Last November, he put the entire public on notice of his talent when he was not only nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 59th CMA Awards but also took to the stage to deliver his stunning reimagining of Ben E. King’s 1961 classic, “Stand By Me.” Along with The Red Clay Strays, who also had a big night and introduced themselves to a wider audience with a killer performance of their current single, “People Hatin’,” it seemed like the “I’m A Song” singer had his “moment” at the CMAs. He’d keep the momentum going in 2026 as well. After dropping “Gary” at the end of the year, which has been climbing the charts since, Wilson Jr. would score his first-ever ACM Award last month, taking home Visual Media of the Year for his cinematic music video for “Cuckoo.” It’s safe to say it’s been a pretty busy last few weeks for Wilson Jr. After scoring the ACM back in May, yesterday, he delivered a killer set at the Riverfront Stage at CMA Fest in Nashville. The set, which included past hits like “Gary,” “Cuckoo” and “I’m A Song,” came to an incredible conclusion when the Indiana native made his way to the crowd to shred an extended outro of “Gary.” View this post on Instagram Less than 12 hours later, Wilson Jr. would return with his brand new single, “Preacher’s Kid.” Spoiler alert: it’s yet another winner from the scientist-turned-country star. View this post on Instagram Written independently by Wilson Jr., “Preacher’s Kid” takes aim at the hypocrisy often found in the church, especially among titular preacher’s kids. Holding zero punches, he comes out of the gate firing, remarking that he “don’t give a damn about you or Jesus.” “Preacher’s kid don’t give a damn about you or Jesus He’s got cocaine on his nose thinks no one sees it Yeah, he’s a special kind of phony Says he’s working on his testimony for later he’ll ride out a cloud of sin” Delivering even more biting commentary in the chorus, the 46-year-old singer/songwriter calls the titular character a “Sunday morning tongue speaker” who hooked up with his teacher, contrasting his sins with the facade he puts up to cover them up. “He’s the Wednesday night youth leader Sunday morning tongue speaker Hooked up with his school teacher Swear it’s like nobody knows” Undoubtedly, it’s a fascinating song lyrically that touches on the hypocrisy that a lot of members of the church have experienced at some point or another in their lives among their peers. These lyrics are complemented beautifully by Wilson Jr.’s patented grungy, southern rock sound, which sounds better and more unique than ever here. Biting, both lyrically and sonically, “Preacher’s Kid” is nothing short of a must-listen from Wilson Jr. “Preacher’s Kid” Stephen Wilson Jr. Tour Dates 7/17 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest 7/24 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills 7/25 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion 8/7 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre 8/8 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater 9/6 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium 9/18 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre 9/19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge (Concerts in the Grove) 9/22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater 9/24 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic 9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre 10/15 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena 10/19 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow 10/22 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton 10/23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building 10/25 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse 10/27 – Paris, FR – Le Trianon 10/29 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus 10/30 – Cologne, DE – Theater am Tanzbrunnen 11/1 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) 11/3 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA 11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan 11/5 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene 11/21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company 12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie 12/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy 12/11 – Nashville, TN – The TruthThe post Stephen Wilson Jr. Takes Aim At False Prophets In Killer New Song, “Preacher’s Kid” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.