Doug Spears Returns with Blacktop Road | Orlando News

Doug Spears, Florida’s fifth-generation folk troubadour, returns with his first album in 15 years—Blacktop Road—a soulful, roots-deep ode to homegrown Americana that feels both timeless and freshly lived. Unlike today’s pop-tinged folk acts, Spears’ sound is pure, unvarnished country heart, steeped in the soil of Central Florida before it became a tourist playground. Backed by his band The Florida Cracker Collective, his smooth, John Denver-esque voice floats over acoustic guitars, mandolins, and banjos, weaving tales of local life and landscape with quiet grace. This isn’t reinvention—it’s rediscovery, a warm, honest reminder of who he is and where he came from. Stream it everywhere, or grab the deluxe CD with lyrics, stories, and photos for an even deeper dive into Spears’ world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7be2ac36e92ee999