Welcome to Sounds From The Shed, where we bring you gritty, soulful stories behind the artists shaping Southern roots music. In this special episode, we shine the spotlight on Derrick Dove, frontman of the award-winning band Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers, out of Tifton, Georgia.

Meet Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers

Derrick Dove is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose authentic, raw vocals and solid-stage charisma have made waves in the independent music scene. Backed by his powerhouse band Johnathan “JT” Thomas on keyboards, Walt Dunn on bass, and Jamie Richardson on drums they deliver a signature sound pitched as “Southern-fried blues rock” a heartfelt fusion of Southern rock, blues, and country storytelling .

Noteworthy Accolades

Most recently, on August 23, 2025, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers were honored with the Entertainer of the Year award at the prestigious International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) Awards in Atlanta voted on by fans and judged by industry peers . They were also nominated across five categories, including Band of the Year, Album of the Year for their 2025 release Burn It Down, Single of the Year, and Music Video of the Year all signaling rising recognition in indie circles .

Their records have soared to #1 on blues charts in nine countries, and their summer tour spanned fifteen states and over 10,000 miles, introducing hundreds of new fans to their electrifying live sound .

Why This Episode Matters

We pulled a chair up to the shed to unpack Derrick’s journey from Tifton roots to the national spotlight. Expect personal stories on songwriting, life on the road, and the creative chemistry behind their genre-blending music. You’ll hear the grit, the humor, and the quality tunes fueling their growing momentum.

So tune in, lean in, and let Sounds From The Shed deliver the soul of Southern-fried blues rock with Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers leading the charge.

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