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Black Stone Cherry is a Kentucky-born hard rock band known for forging heavy riffs with Southern-rock swagger. Formed in 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky, the current lineup features Chris Robertson, Ben Wells, John Fred Young, and Steve Jewell, who joined in 2020. The group has built a dedicated following with high-energy live performances and a catalog that blends soulful vocal melodies with swampy guitar tones. As a band deeply rooted in Kentucky tradition, they’ve earned a place in the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and continue to tour widely in the United States.