She grew up absorbing folk, country and blues, gleaned from her grandmother’s record collection, and she channels those influences into her own interpretation of Americana. For a girl from Bedford, she’s learned her lessons well.

She’s not breaking new ground here, but this collection has been written from the heart, and, along with several co-writers, she had a hand in writing every song on the album, one driven by her ‘love of a good song’, with no unnecessary frills or padding or raucous country workouts. Her songs are good enough for legendary DJ Bob Harris to praise the “elegance and beauty” of her music.

She has a soulful, expansive voice that wrings heartfelt emotion from the songs, such as on the gospel-infused ‘I’ll Carry On‘, and on ‘Honey‘, where she shows her vulnerability, “I should have seen it coming, but I was too busy loving”. Her voice occasionally drips velvet, as on the slow, melancholic ‘Well Enough Alone‘, about a woman not wanting to get involved any more, “I feel it in my bones, I’m well enough alone”.

Her backing band comprises some of the cream of seasoned Nashville musicians, who add richness and texture to tracks like ‘Four Frames‘, with its gorgeous slide guitar work, and the quite lovely ‘Love Is Letting Go‘. The sumptuous title track, the soulful Americana of ‘Making Moves‘, a song about broken love, sums up what Danni Nicholls‘ work is all about, and it’ll be certain to enhance her rep amongst her fanbase.

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The performance captures the band’s historic 50th-anniversary concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a show that would prove particularly poignant as founding member Gary Rossington’s final performance before his death five months later.

The live album showcases Skynyrd at their most powerful, delivering career-spanning hits including ‘Freebird,’ ‘Sweet Home Alabama,’ and ‘Simple Man.’ The Ryman show brought together an impressive roster of guests: Jelly Roll, Marcus King, John Osborne of The Brothers Osborne, Shinedown‘s Brent Smith, and Donnie Van Zant of Van Zant and 38 Special fame.

With 28 million US record sales and a Rolling Stone-certified spot among the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” Lynyrd Skynyrd’s influence on American rock remains undeniable. The Jacksonville band’s journey through triumph and tragedy has cemented their position as Southern rock’s defining voice.

Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman is available now via Frontiers Music Srl.

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Their performance at Hyde Park was nothing short of awesome – an energetic display of fun pop and punk that left the audience pumped.

During the interview, the band shed light on their latest album, which served as a personal journey during the challenging times of the pandemic. When discussing Nashville’s music scene, they couldn’t help but express their admiration for its booming nature and genre-defying spirit. Among their favourite bands from this vibrant city are Paramore, The Band Camino, and The Criticals. As for their own unique sound, they proudly label it as glitter punk – a fusion that embodies both sparkle and rebellion. Moreover, they emphasize how love and kindness play pivotal roles in every one of their performances.

Excitingly enough, fans can look forward to their upcoming single titled ‘No Better’, which delves into the complex emotions associated with adulthood. Above all else though, The Foxies want everyone to know that they are loved unconditionally and warmly welcome anyone who attends their shows.

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