Folk Soul Revival : Tennessee Shines

Based in Bristol, VA/TN, a.k.a. the birthplace of country music, FOLK SOUL REVIVAL is one of southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee's most beloved and sought after acts. Performing original roots-rock, the quintet's distinct, radio-ready sound and back-porch instrumentation have garnered success with high profile gigs opening for the likes of Travis Tritt, Jason Isbell, Eric Church, Justin Townes Earle, Dr. Ralph Stanley, and more. FSR's loyal fan base, fondly referred to as "The Congregation," consistently packs sold out shows across the southeast while singing along with the band word for word.

FSR is a mainstay act at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion which boasts more than 60,000 attendees. The band has also performed at Floydfest and are among the best-selling acts to perform at the legendary Carter Family Fold and The Down Home.

FSR frontman Daniel Davis achieved 2nd place in the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in 2013 for the song "Homesick." The band's third album, Prompting the Dapperness, rose to #12 on iTunes' country chart and reached #99 on the day of its release. The band also climbed to #10 on Billboard Magazine's Heatseekers chart (South Atlantic Division). Virginia Living readers also listed them among southwest Virginia's Top 3 bands in 2012. In 2011 FSR was voted Virginia Is For Lovers Band of the Year at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Their second album, Words Off A Tongue, was listed among No Depression's Top 15. The band has also been spotlighted on Music City Roots and Sirius/XM's "Outlaw Country."