The Best Southern Soul Music of 2017

If you’re a fan of southern soul music, then you’ll want to check out our list of the best tunes from 2017. From classic hits to new chart-toppers, there’s something for everyone on this list.

The Revivalists

After a string of breakout hits, The Revivalists finally released their long-awaited second album, Take Good Care, in late 2017. The album shot to the top of the charts, driven by the popularity of the lead single, “All My Friends.” The band’s mix of southern rock, soul, and R&B has made them one of the most popular bands in the country, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples is an African-American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family’s band The Staple Singers and as a solo artist.

The War and Treaty

The War and Treaty are a husband-and-wife duo that create music that is a unique blend of southern soul, gospel, and country. Their 2017 album, Healing Tide, is full of beautiful harmonies and lyrics that will soothe your soul. tracks like “Healing Tide” and ” Baby Don’t Hurt” are sure to get your feet tapping and your heart singing. If you’re looking for music that will make you feel good, look no further than The War and Treaty.

The Deslondes

The Deslondes are a five-piece band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, who blend country, rock and roll, and swamp pop with traditional cajun and zydeco influences. The band is composed of singer and guitarist Sam Doores, bassist Dan Nexton, pedal steel player Riley Downing, drummer John James Tourville, and fiddle player Cameron Snyder.

The Marcus King Band

The Marcus King Band is an American southern rock and blues band from Greenville, South Carolina. The band is led by frontman and guitar prodigy Marcus King. The Marcus King Band has released three albums, all of which have been well-received by critics. The band’s most recent album, “Elonnah”, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim.

Sam Morrow

Sam Morrow is a young, up-and-coming country soul artist from Shreveport, Louisiana. His music is a unique blend of country, soul, and blues influences, and his lyrics deal with universal themes of love, loss, and redemption. Morrow’s debut album, ‘Concrete and Mud,’ was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, and he has been touring extensively in support of the album ever since. If you’re a fan of Southern soul music, then you need to check out Sam Morrow.

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Aaron Lee Tasjan is one of the most promising new talents in the world of Southern Soul music. His 2017 album, “Silver Tears”, is a tour-de-force of classic songwriting, catchy hooks, and Tasjan’s distinctive vocals. Tasjan’s music has been praised by some of the biggest names in the business, including Sir Elton John, who called him “a true original.” If you’re a fan of Southern Soul music, you need to check out Aaron Lee Tasjan’s “Silver Tears.”

The Turnpike Troubadours

The Turnpike Troubadours are an Americana band from Oklahoma, United States, composed of Evan Felker (lead vocals, guitar), RC Edwards (bass guitar), Ryan Engleman (guitar, backing vocals), Kyle Nix (fiddle, mandolin), and Gabe Wiley (drums). The group formed in 2007 in Stillwater, Oklahoma and they were signed to now defunct Suburban Cowboy/Bordello Music Group. The band has released six studio albums – Bossier City (2010), Goodbye Normal Street (2012), Rides Again (2013), The Turnpike Troubadours (2017) A Long Way from Your Heart (2017) and Unit of Measure EP

The Turnpike Troubadours’ music is a mix of Red Dirt, country and folk. They have been compared to acts such as Jason Isbell, John Prine, Woody Guthrie, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Steve Earle.

Nikki Lane

Nikki Lane is a country singer from South Carolina. Her 2017 album, Highway Queen, was a critical and commercial success. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Albums chart and number four on the US Top Heatseekers chart. The album’s lead single, “Highway Queen”, peaked at number one on the Country Airplay chart.

William Bell

William Bell is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was an original member of the Stax Records house band, The M.G.’s. As a solo artist, he is best known for his 1968 hit single, “Born Under a Bad Sign”, and his 1972 album, The Soul of a Bell.

Bell’s career began in the 1950s when he was a member of the Soul Stirrers, a gospel group. He co-wrote and recorded their hit single, “You Don’t Miss Your Water”, in 1962. The following year, he joined Stax Records as a staff writer and producer. In 1965, he had his first solo hit with the single, “I Forgot to Be Your Lover”.

In 1968, Bell released his debut solo album, The Soul of a Bell. The album’s lead single, “Born Under a Bad Sign”, became his biggest hit and is considered to be one of the classic songs of the Southern soul genre. The album also included the singles “Everybody Loves a Winner” and “The Bigbell Boogie Woogie”.

Bell continued to release solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but none of them matched the success of his debut album. In 1992, he returned to Stax Records and released an album of duets with Otis Clay called William Bell & Otis Clay. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

In 2017, Bell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.