2026 Winners of the International Blues Challenge & 2026 Best Guitarist of International Blues Challenge 2025 ISSA Awards Entertainer of the Year 2025 Josie Awards Blues Song of the Year (Just Walk Away) 2025 Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees 2024 ISSA Awards Album of the Year(Rough Time) Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers are an award-winning Southern-fried blues rock band rooted in the South Georgia pines (Tifton area). Fronted by dynamic guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Derrick Dove, the group fuses gritty blues, soulful grooves, classic rock energy, and authentic Southern spirit for high-octane, crowd-pleasing performances. In January 2026, they claimed victory as International Blues Challenge Band Champions in Memphis, with Derrick also earning Best Guitarist honors. The band has topped iTunes blues charts with multiple #1 albums and singles, including their acclaimed releases Rough Time (2023) with hits “When Did I Get Old” (over 15 million combined video views), and the title track and Burn It Down (2025), featuring standout tracks like "Comeback Kinda Love," "Just Walk Away," and "Can't Move On." They've shared stages with icons such as ZZ Top, Blackberry Smoke, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Wallflowers, Jimmie Vaughan, and more, building a reputation for electrifying live shows that blend raw passion and powerhouse musicianship. With a new album on the horizon and unstoppable momentum, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers continue to keep the blues alive while rocking audiences worldwide.