North Carolina singer/songwriter Michael Daughtry brings his audiences powerful, positive rock tinged with folk and pop. His vocal range shines in his original songs, which feature tight, driving performances as a solo acoustic act and with the backing of his band, The Drift. A gifted guitarist and pianist, Daughtry has earned accolades from a range of artists, including Luenell, Derek Trucks, John Ford Coley, and Dale Baker of Sixpence None the Richer. Daughtry has opened concerts for Jimmy Buffett and Edwin McCain, among others. He is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. 

-Tim Bass (LA Review, Our State, Starnewsonline.com)

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RECENT MEDIA PROPS:

“‘Drive All Night’ is a rad listen, and features loads of things I absolutely loved! It's a track bolstered by that powerful lead vocal delivery with tight stacked harmonies, flowing arrangement, dynamic kit backbone, rolling piano melody lines, chugging guitars, fun lyricism and a clean mix/master! Props are due!” - Music On the Moon 

“Good vocals-driven single with a strong guitar-driven bridge.” - Indie Obsessive (Really Good Blogger/Hype Machine contributor)

“Awesome track with a great hook!” - Music & Fashion Blog 

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"Jumpy, catchy, reminiscnet of a rock song from the 1980's, "Drive All Night" will pull you into your dream race car in your mind in the first few lyrics." Emily M. Williams, The Sampson Independent, Clinton, NC

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"Using the spirited energy of electric guitar, riveting vocals, and a classic rock-influenced sound, Daughtry drives to recreate an adrenaline rush." Emerson Jackson, Fayetteville CityView Magazine

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-Best Bet Pick, News & Observer, Raleigh, NC, July 28th, 2020

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-Weekender Featured Artist, July 24, 2020, Rodger Mullen, The Fayetteville Observer 

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-ASCAP "RoadNation" Artist 2021 

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