The roots of country music are despair, pain, sorrow and anguish expressed through song. Drinking, prison, hitting the road, loving and leaving women – these are the classic themes in country. There are no flip-flops in country music. There is no Margaritaville or sandy beaches to the Outlaws.
There is Whitey Morgan.
Whitey Morgan hails from Flint, Michigan. That’s nowhere near Nashvegas. The factories are closed, jobs are scarce and the people are bitter. Whitey sings songs these people can relate to. In the spirit of Waylon, Merle and Willie; Whitey’s melodies help people forget their problems for a few hours and serve as the guideline for drinking sorrows away. The halftime groove brings out everyone’s dancing shoes and while Whitey plays, the world is a better place.
This has not gone unnoticed outside of Flint, as Whitey Morgan has shared the stage with Shooter Jennings, David Alan Coe, Hank Williams III, Richie Albright, Eric Church, Wayne “the train” Hancock, Dale Watson, Justin Moore, Kentucky Headhunters, Luck Bryan, Leon Russell, and many others. The acclaim for his voice and style has been universal and resounding.
As new country dominates the airwaves, Whitey Morgan continues to build a following as a counterpoint. The fad of pop-country music will fade, as all fads do. Roots music will always be present, from blues to rock to the outlaw country that Whitey exudes from his soul. As Richie Albright implored him to “Keep it Alive”, we can trust that the roots of country music are in good hands – the hands of Whitey Morgan.
Band Accomplishments Worth Noting
* “Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels” released 9/23/08 on Small Stone Records and distributed internationally.
* The band has been featured in premiere episode of NBC horror show, Fear Itself.
* Song featured in Fall Guy DVD box set.
* Have performed over 400 shows In the 4.5 years together.
* Performed with notable acts such as Shooter Jennings, Hank Williams III, David Alan Coe, Dale Watson, Eric Church, Leon Russell, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynryd, The Kentucky Headhunters, and many more.
* Featured at festivals throughout Michigan including Arts, Beats and Eats, Beaver Island Music Festival, Just Let Me Breathe, Hamtramck Blowout, Benny’s Bike Rally, Dryden Fall Fest, Detroit Riverdays, Motown Hoedown and many others.
* Performed SXSW in March 2009.
* Winner of 3 Detroit Music Awards in 2009: Best Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Songwriter, Best Country Album
* Song “Sinner” featured on the aired version of MTV’s Nitro Circus / “Sinner” and “Another Round” featured on the DVD release
* Song “Another Round” featured on nationally televised NASCAR event
* Song “Another Round” and “Sinner” featured during Florida Marlins games
* Song Sinner featured on MTV’s The T.O. Show