The Sovereign Presents:

Drake White

Drake White & Drake White
Thursday, April 09
Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Known for one of the most energetic live shows in country music, Drake blends soul, rock, and southern roots into a performance that changes every night. No tracks, no scripts—just a world-class artist and a live band. Adding to the fire, Appalachian-born singer-songwriteWill Jones opens the show with his gritty, soulful brand of Blue Ridge country.
 
All ages show – $2 cash surcharge at the door for minors
DRAKE WHITE: Immediately shooting to No. 1 on the iTunes Top Country Albums chart upon release, Drake White’s debut album SPARK (BMLG Records) has earned praise both commercially and across his loyal following. The 2016 Taste of Country Fan Choice Awards Album of the Year is a 12-track labor of love that showcases his exemplary songwriting with a rock-infused, organic Country sound and signature foot-stomp. His latest offering, “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” hit the top spot on SiriusXM’s The Highway with its deeply personal lyrics and pulsating groove. Fans from all genres voted Drake as CBS.com’s GRAMMY “Artist of Tomorrow” earlier this year as he continues to stun crowds with his incredible live show and soulful voice. Drake, along with his band The Big Fire, has previously toured with Superstars including Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, Toby Keith and more. It is no wonder that the Alabama native was featured in Entertainment Weekly’s New Artists Who Will Rule 2017,Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need To Know, Billboard’s Hot New Country Artists to Watch and was chosen for CRS New Faces. Major corporations have also taken notice with Geico showcasing his song “Heartbeat” in their national television campaign. Drake recently embarked on his first headlining SPARK TOUR 2017 and joins Kip Moore on the road this fall. For the latest updates, visit DrakeWhite.com.
Bringing undeniable Soul, upbeat energy, and unbreakable heart to Country, Drake White makes the kind of music that can turn your day around. He possesses a rare ability to strike an emo>onal chord with his unflinchingly honest storytelling, yet he’s got enough charisma and charm to liB even the most reserved crowd to its feet. Since 2013, the Hokes Bluff, AL Country-Soul troubadour has generated nearly half-abillion streams across fan-favorite albums such as Spark [2016], The Optymis0c [2022], and Low Country High Road [2024]. Moreover, he has collaborated with the likes of Maren Morris and Colbie Caillat and performed alongside everyone from Luke Bryan and Eric Church to Zac Brown Band. He has packed houses as a headliner, igni>ng THE OPTIMYSTIC TOUR and THE BRIDGE TOUR. Touted as one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Country Ar>sts You Need To Know” and a GRAMMY® “Ar>st of Tomorrow,” he even notably took home Interna0onal Song of the Year at the Bri>sh CMA Awards. Not to men>on, he has guested on The Kelly Clarkson Show and received praise from Entertainment Tonight, People, American Songwriter, and MusicRow among many others. Most importantly, White gives back whenever possible. Diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malforma>on (AVM), he survived a 2019 stroke on stage only to endure seven brain surgeries. Coming back stronger and raising awareness around brain health, he launched and headlined the charity concert “Benefit For The Brain” in 2023, selling out the Ryman Auditorium, raising $253,000 for mul>ple 501(c)3 partners, and featuring Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, and more. The event returns for round two in 2025. Now, White turns the page on his next chapter with the single “Nuthin’ But a Smile” and more to come.
Will Jones is a country artist raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains and based in Nashville. A seasoned performer and songwriter, he blends mountain grit, soul, and timeless storytelling into a sound all his own.


His sound is a love letter to the past and a firm handshake to the future—carving his own lane in country music.