Robert Eskridge

 Country Music Singer/ Songwriter (1968 -)

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Growing up in Eastern Kentucky, near Pike County, was where the passion for music started.   Playing in local bluegrass bands around the area, and then moving on to Morehead, Kentucky where he graduated from Morehead State University.  

 

Eskridge started playing in the local bars and honky-tonks at the age of 16, and throughout college in various bands in the Lexington, Ky area.   Key early highlights in Nashville, he took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, had a Saturday night performance at the world-famous Ernest Tubb Record Shop, as well as the old Stock Yard and Bull Pen Lounge – where he played frequently with the George Jones Band.

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Recent Times:

 

With two full albums released, Eskridge and Southern Daze has had good success as an Independent Country Artists.  12 radio releases - all top 10 on various charts WW.

• Buck Wild and Whiskey Crazy was an Indie World Country #1 and New Music Weekly Top 10

• Simple Things, the title track, was an Indie World Country #1, EACM #1 and New Music Weekly Top 5

• You’re My Destiny hit #1 in Canada and EACM #1 and peaked at #16 New Music Weekly Main #9 New Music Weekly Digital.

• I Can’t Win for Losing You – hit #1 on the New Music Weekly charts in Nashville and held on for two weeks!  #5 in Europe

• Glasses UP was a Top 10 New Music Weekly, #1 in EACM (Europe) 

• My Girl Kicks it Country - hit the Music Row Charts as well as #1 in EACM

• TAKES released to country radio on 3/20/2023

• When Life Happens was NMW top 10, National Country Radio top 10, Music Row Charted

• Better Way - NMW top 10, National Country Radio top 20, Music Row Charted

• She Took Everything But the Blame - NMW top 10, Music Row Charted

• Summertime - NMW top 10 and Music Row Charted.

• If Heaven Had A Phone - New Music Weekly top 10, Music Row, Europe top 100

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Key Nominations / Awards:
- ACMA New Male Artist of the Year 2020
- New Music Weekly New Male Artist of the Year nominee 2021
- Josie Music Awards Nominee:  Song, Entertainer and Male artist of the Year 2021
- 92.9 Nash FM Ky Proud Headliner
- Josie Music Awards Nominee:  Band / Group of the year, Entertainer and Male artist of the Year 2022
- CMA Fest artist - 2022

- Josie Music Awards nominee: Song, Group, Artist of the Year, 2023

-Josie Music Awards nominee: Group, Entertainer and Artist of the Year, 2024

 

Singer, Songwriter, Country Storyteller

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Southern Daze is known for their southern rock style, guitars and harmonies.  With seasoned musicians that have the same passion and drive for music & entertaining, they enjoy putting on shows for their fans.  

Robert Eskridge and Southern Daze offer a refreshing and powerful take on country music. Their blend of traditional roots, southern rock flair, and unwavering commitment to independent artistry sets them apart. With a strong track record of successful singles, numerous award nominations, and a reputation for electrifying live shows, Eskridge and Southern Daze continue to prove that authentic, passionate music, delivered by truly talented musicians, will always find its audience. They are a force to be reckoned with in the independent country scene, and their journey is one worth following. (Thanks Christian Lamitschka for such nice words!)

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The band consists of

• Robert Eskridge - Nicholasville, Ky

• Sam Pollock – Georgetown, Ky

• Kevin Rawlings – Lexington, Ky

• Kerry Elliott – Paris, Ky

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Personal Life

Outside of his professional and music career, Eskridge has several interests including cars, traveling, the great outdoors and skiing. He and his wife Juli have four children, Jessi Eskridge, Jerad Eskridge, Malina Gaworski and Iza Gaworski. 

 

The Eskridge’s are proud supporters of Morehead State University.