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SR 880: Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 880

By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Jones II of the 22nd, Lucas of the 26th, Summers of the 13th and others

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers for winning the 2026 International Blues Challenge; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers represented the Wiregrass Blues Society with exemplified artistry, musicality, and showmanship, setting a standard for Southern-fried blues rock excellence; and

WHEREAS, in January 2026, the band captured the Band Championship at the 41st annual International Blues Challenge hosted by The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers advanced through preliminaries, semifinals, and finals, judged on musicianship, vocals, originality, and stage presence, before their standout performance at the Orpheum Theatre; and

WHEREAS, frontman and guitarist Derrick Dove was also honored with the Best Guitarist award, highlighting his dynamic, soul-stirring playing that fused deep Southern blues roots with explosive rock intensity; and

WHEREAS, this remarkable championship effort was led by guitarist/vocalist Derrick Dove, keyboardist Johnathan "JT" Thomas, bassist Walt Dunn, and drummer Jamie Richardson, earning recognition for gritty, passionate performances rooted in classic blues with modern fire.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers on winning the 2026 International Blues Challenge and extend best wishes for continued success in all future competitions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers.