“This band is powerful enough to turn goat pee into gasoline!”
— Random bar patron
Cole Graham & The Whiskey River is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based five-piece country rock band bringing together modern country energy with outlaw country roots. Fronted by Cole Graham, the band delivers a powerful live show that blends contemporary country hits, timeless outlaw classics, and original music written in the spirit of traditional American country storytelling. Inspired by artists like Luke Combs, Eric Church, and Jon Pardi, while paying tribute to the legendary sounds of Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, the band creates a high-energy atmosphere that resonates with both modern country fans and traditionalists alike. Cole Graham & The Whiskey River have performed throughout East Tennessee at venues including Yee-Haw Brewing Company, Stardust Marina, Monday night brewing and events at the University of Tennessee Student Union/ tailgates, building a reputation for engaging crowds and delivering memorable live performances. When these guys are not rocking honky tonk bars they are working as Construcion workers, metal fab shops, and run various blue collar buisness serving East TN communities.