What The F is Florida Country??

Chances are that if you've been out to one of my shows here recently in 2018, you have heard me say, "This is Florida Country music," once or twice. That may or may not have caused you to ask, "What the hell is Florida Country music?" 

I've been asked this a few times directly and so I'd like to go ahead and just lay this answer out there for all you fine folks. Be careful when you stand up and walk around 'cuz I'm about to drop some knowledge!

Florida Country Music is country music crafted for the Floridian and the Florida-country-music-lover's lifestyle. I like to say that my newest album concept, "Four Wheel Dr.", will define Florida Country by setting a solid example of the Florida Country sound. 

So what is Florida Country music? Glad you asked!

From the beaches to the woods, from Key West to the Florida-Bama line, and from the marinas to the honky-tonks, there are so many country music fans in Florida! And we're all proud as hell, are we not? Even those that are not native Floridian love to come to Florida and enjoy this amazing piece of paradise. And we all love to have music right along side whatever activity we are engaging in. It's a staple! There are island sounds, rock and roll riffs, and country rhythms filling our ears with every wave that crashes, fish that's pulled out of the deep blue, cold one that's cracked, boot that's stomped on the hardwood, and with every shotgun blast that rings out the nature of Florida Country. 

Florida Country is true to it's roots. What are those roots? Southern Rock, Rock, Reggae and what is now considered traditional country music. Where it gets fun is that we're gonna stick all that in a blender, put it on frappe, pour some rum in that shit, and then pour that in our cup. Boom! Florida Country music is here!

Most of ya'll reading this might be saying, "Like Kenny Chesney?" Yes, but Kenny Chesney is such a megastar that he is pretty much a sub-genre of country all on his own. I love that guy. Some of ya'll might be asking, "Oh, like Zac Brown Band?!" Yes, but Zac Brown Band does such an eclectic mix of music that some of their tunes fit the Florida Country sound while others do not. I love those guys too. Point is, these amazing artists are the closest thing to Florida Country out there in my opinion. Or rather, they are the most popular. 

If you love rock, country, island music, and love when it's mixed together, you are a Florida Country fan!

If you fit any of these following descriptions, you are a Florida Country fan!

• You wear flip-flops a lot. Occasionally, you throw on your cowboy boots.
• You either go to or consider going to the honky-tonk every weekend.
• You have been on a boat, been fishing, or considered the different qualities of fishing line in the last six months.
• You drink rum, margaritas, or Reef Donkey from Tampa Bay Brewing Company. 
• You know who Justin Moore or Earl Dibble Jr. is. 
• You have actual experience stepping in horse shit.
• You like mangos and have fruit trees in your yard.
• You like 'Merica, respect the U.S. Flag, and know the words The Star Spangled Banner.
• You like Cuban coffee. 
• You've been propositioned by a drag queen on Duval St.
• You like listening to music at The Hog's Breath Saloon.
• You like guns and the second amendment. 
• You actually own the t-shirt that says, "I ain't gay, but $20 is $20!"
• When you say you like Hank Williams Jr., you can actually name and sing his songs acapella.
• You don't know what the hell acapella means. 
• You know the difference between Mahi-Mahi and Grouper and know how to cook them both.
• You have zero problem drinking alone and you have fun when you do!
• In the last month you woke up on a pirate ship with no recollection of how you got there. 
• You own a motorcycle, a boat, a jet ski, an ATV, an RV or all that shit and you can tow it all at once.
• You love Greg White Jr. music and download all his music from iTunes or what-not.

I think that about covers the basics of what makes the Florida Country Music fan. Feel free to add one I missed to the comments below! 

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Disclaimer: If you find a typo, feel free to raz me relentlessly in the comments. Don't actually poor rum into your country music, radios, and iPods don't like that kinda thing. Drink responsibly. No party fouls.

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