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As durable as American steel, Northern Californias four-time Grammy winning Doobie Brothers sound has become part of Americas musical firmament, sampled on dance records, reinterpreted on American Idol, and a fixture on radio formats from top 40 to classic rock. They continue to write and record new material, tour the world, boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, all while breaking new creative ground in the exploration of their musical connection with Nashville. With the release of their new record Southbound, a collaboration with the top country stars of today, they are poised to introduce a new generation to these infectious, toe tapping, iconic sing-alongs. In 2011, the band began a new chapter of their career when they filmed a CMT Crossroads special with country superstar Luke Bryan, and appeared for the first time ever on the Grand Ole Opry. That story continues with the release of their new album Southbound on Arista Nashville, and their appearance on the 2014 CMA awards, where they performed Listen To the Music and Takin it to the Streets with long-time band member, Michael McDonald. The performances served as a highlight of the show and brought on country royalty like Jennifer Nettles, Hillary Scott (of Lady Antebellum), Hunter Hayes and Brad Paisley to join the Doobie Brothers in the iconic jam. Believe it or not, this is the first time we have ever re-recorded these hits in all these years, Tom Johnston says of recording Southbound. The addition of all these amazing artists has added new creative energy to these songs. Since they sing on it with us we have gotten the opportunity to learn how other singer approach the music and it turned out great! Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee and Michael McDonald worked with country artists like Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith and many others to bring this exciting project to their fans. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Simmons says, We have entered a territory that we never imagined for ourselves, as far as being a part of the cultural landscape. Its kind of odd when you see your songs in television commercials and hear yourself as background music in a commercial business, but its cool. I hear B.B. King in the same places. Were in good company The Doobies have rung up a glittering track record that would be the envy of any band. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street (1972), the Doobies have 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum and 14 Gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies (1976) has sold more than 12 million copies a rare diamond record. The Doobies propulsive roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven style has sold 0ver 40 million albums. Their No. 1 singles Black Water (1974) and What a Fool Believes (1979), both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include Jesus Is Just All Right, Rockin Down the Highway, Long Train Runnin, China Grove, Take Me In Your Arms, Takin it to the Streets, Minute by Minute, You Belong to Me, The Doctor and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits. Formed in 1969 by Simmons, singer-songwriter-guitarist Tom Johnston, founding drummer John Hartman, and bassist Dave Shogren, the Doobies made their mark with a run of punchy, melodic hits on Warner Bros. Records. They attained radio and chart ubiquity in the late 70s, when the groups expanded lineup was augmented by Michael McDonald, whose soaring lead vocals pushed the band to new commercial and critical heights.

street date 7/10/2026