Whiskey Myers emerged from the piney woods of East Texas as a potent force in modern Southern rock and country, forging a sound built on gritty guitars, honest songwriting, and an unwavering blue-collar ethos. Formed in 2007 in Palestine, Texas, the band's core lineup solidified around the talents of Cody Cannon on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, John Jeffers on lead and slide guitars, Cody Tate on guitar, Jeff Hogg on drums, Tony Kent on percussion, and Jamey Gleaves on bass. Their name, a nod to the whiskey distilled by Cannon's ancestor, signaled a brand of music rooted in tradition yet fiercely independent.

The band honed its craft through relentless touring across the Texas bar circuit, developing a loyal grassroots following. Their self-released debut album, "Road of Life," arrived in 2008, but it was their sophomore effort, 2011's "Firewater," that marked their national breakthrough. The album debuted in the Top 30 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, a significant feat for an independent act, and featured the anthemic fan favorite "Ballad of a Southern Man." This success established their signature blend of country storytelling and hard-rocking guitar solos.

Building on this momentum, Whiskey Myers continued to release critically acclaimed albums that defied easy Nashville categorization. Their third album, "Early Morning Shakes" (2014), and fourth, "Mud" (2016), further expanded their audience, with the latter reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Their music found a prominent new platform when several songs were featured in the hit Paramount Network series Yellowstone, introducing their rugged sound to millions of viewers and solidifying their status as the quintessential soundtrack for the modern American frontier. Their self-titled album in 2019 debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Country and Americana/Folk charts and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

The band's reputation as a powerhouse live act has only grown, leading to sold-out shows across the United States and Europe. They have shared stages with legendary acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Rolling Stones. In 2022, they released the album "Tornillo," named for the Texas studio where it was recorded, which continued their streak of top-charting releases. Whiskey Myers maintains a prolific output, releasing their seventh studio album, "Whomp Whack Thunder," in September 2025. They remain a testament to the enduring power of organic, band-driven rock and roll, consistently delivering music that resonates deeply with a dedicated fanbase built one show at a time.