on May 24, 2017 May 24, 2017 By Hop In the Press
By: Jennifer Brett "Our whole goal was, how can we make an impact?" Patrick Gahan said. The March 30 fundraiser was just one example of the organization's work, and the impressive turnout exemplifies its supporters' dedication. As the event was held right near the affected portion of the highway, some folks actually abandoned their cars and [...]
MerleFest 2017 to spotlight new talent
on March 14, 2017 May 24, 2017 By Hop In the Press
Excerpt: John Driskell Hopkins is best known as a founding member, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter for the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band. He has been performing since the '90s with Brighter Shade, a rock band he founded. Later, he began songwriting and performing with Zac Brown. Hopkins co-wrote the chart-topping single "Toes" and won a Grammy [...]
John Driskell Hopkins, Atlanta Pops Release Deluxe Christmas Album
on November 29, 2016 May 24, 2017 By Hop In the Press
By GABBIE WATTS • NOV 29, 2016 City Lights with Lois Reitzes Last year, the Atlanta Pops Orchestra and the Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins teamed up to make a Christmas album. JOLIE LAUREN PHOTOGRAPHY Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins has added his voice to the Christmas canon. Last year, he [...]
John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band talks Atlanta Pops Orchestra, new record, The Vista Room
on November 28, 2016 August 19, 2017 By Hop In the Press
Phil W. Hudson Staff Writer Atlanta Business Chronicle Excerpt: On Nov. 28, Atlanta Business Chronicle's Phil W. Hudson sat down with John Driskell Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band for a wide-ranging discussion. In addition to his work with the multi-platinum selling, three-time Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band, Hopkins recently partnered with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra to [...]
Outside Projects Make Zac Brown Band More Creative Together
By Riane Konc March 28, 2016 4:30 PM Joe Scarnici, Getty Images EXCERPT: Adds John Driskell Hopkins, "I've always maintained that everybody in Zac Brown Band is a band leader. Coy [Bowles] and Clay [Cook] and I all have our own records and had them before we joined the band. Jimmy used to be one of the main [...]
John Driskell Hopkins Takes Role in New Independent Film
By Riane Konc March 24, 2016 10:25 AM Dave Kotinsky, Getty Images John Driskell Hopkins is best known as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in Zac Brown Band, but when he's not touring and recording with the group, he sometimes spends his days on movie sets. Hopkins has a General Theatre degree from Florida State University, took a [...]
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins on Unusual Inspirations
on July 24, 2015 May 24, 2017 By Neil White
BY TOM MURPHYZac Brown Band will play the first show at Coors Field on Friday night. "I ran [the open mike] on Tuesdays for probably two or three years," says former ZBB bass player and current multi-instrumentalist and singer John Driskell Hopkins. "My main gig at that time was in the studio. For me, it [...]
Zac Brown Band interview: John Driskell Hopkins
By Wade Tatangelo , Herald-Tribune / Wednesday, May 28, 2014 John Driskell Hopkins is pictured third from the right, next to Zac Brown, in this photo of the Zac Brown Band / Photo Credit: Cole Cassell/Southern Reel Excerpt: The Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band, an Atlanta-based group that plays a roots-y brand of country which [...]
Grammy winner appointed artist-in-residence at Kennesaw State University
on February 13, 2013 May 24, 2017 By Hop In the Press
Georgia (Feb 13, 2013) — Zac Brown bassist John Driskell Hopkins will work with students in the University's Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program KENNESAW, Ga (Feb. 13, 2013) ― John Driskell Hopkins, bassist and songwriter for the Zac Brown band, has joined Kennesaw State University's Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business [...]
ZAC BROWN BAND INTERVIEW PART 2: JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS SAYS BAND WILL ALWAYS BREAK THE RULES AND PUSH THE LIMITS
on September 24, 2012 May 24, 2017 By Hop In the Press
By Billy Dukes Kevin Winter, Getty Images (Continued From Part 1) When you're putting together new albums like 'Uncaged,' do you make a conscious effort to include songs that are going to appeal to fans that are a little more mainstream? Yeah, we certainly know where we eat. We wanna keep it clean where we [...]