• J.D. Souther
• 9pm Show
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Singer-songwriter J.D. Souther's music has the rich texture and yet refreshing originality that comes from more than 25 years of avidly exploring and capturing the sound and soul of country rock.

An acclaimed composer, Souther is most famously known for co-writing hits like the Eagles' "Heartache Tonight," "Victim of Love," "New Kid In Town," and "Best of My Love," as well as Linda Ronstadt's classics "Faithless Love," "Simple Man, Simple Dream," and "Prisoner in Disguise." He equally boasts his own chart-topping solo albums including "John David Souther," (1972) "Black Rose," (1976), "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Home By Dawn" (1984), not to mention two albums he produced as a member of The Souther Hillman Furay Band.

After taking a hiatus from the spotlight in the mid-80's, Souther relocated to Nashville and there collaborated with a milieu of artists ranging from India.Arie and the Dixie Chicks, to Bonnie Raitt and George Straitt. More recently, the Eagles turned again to Souther, choosing his protest single "How Long" to spearhead their first studio album in 28 years.

An equally long-anticipated album, Souther's latest project, "If The World Was You" is described on his website as "a return to Souther's Amarillo, Texas roots, where the young multi-instrumentalist grew up listening closely to Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and steeped in the improvisational sensibilities of John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk and Miles Davis as well as in the music of country and rock pioneers Hank Williams, Buddy Holly, and Roy Orbison."

A bold new blend of sultry blues and soulful country-rock topped with a feisty latin twist, "If the World Was You" proves Souther's ability to successfully redefine and refresh his sound once again.