The Cadillac Black

The Cadillac Black

The Cadillac Black is a Nashville-based group active from 2011 to 2013. It features Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason and Kelby Ray, who are described as long-time friends and musical collaborators from Nashville.

Sound and style

The group’s music sits between country anthems, hard rock and Southern folk. It is also described as country rock and blues rock, with a sound built around Mason’s percussion, Johnston’s guitar and Ray’s lap steel. The band’s style draws on Southern rock traditions while aiming for a contemporary sound rather than a direct imitation of earlier acts.

Recordings and songs

The Cadillac Black’s self-produced debut includes songs such as “I’m Southern”, “Days of Gold” and “Whiskey Soaked Redemption”. Other tracks mentioned include “Down to the River”, “Get Your Buzz On” and “Back It Up”.

Other notable facts

Jaren Johnston co-writes Keith Urban’s number one single “You Gonna Fly”. The band is also described as having dealt with major-label setbacks and successes, and as having played both large-country audiences and smaller underground venues.