“The first tune "Sunshine State" simultaneously brings a tear to the eye, a patriotic tug at the heart, and a smile to the face as it describes a soldier fighting in the middle east anxious to return home to Florida. David Allen Coe and Waylon would find difficulty displaying any more country attitude than the well written "Redneck, White and Blue" with the southern rock groove and the writer who likes "grits and greens, and old Jim Beam, and a shot of Jack with with an ice cold brew" and loves "Jesus, Jennings and Momma." Every song on this way too short EP could easily find itself in frequent rotation on any country and most adult contemporary radio stations. Lyrically weighty, crisply produced and skilfully played and executed, "Redneck, White and Blue" is a small country masterpiece. I look forward to discovering more of this hidden gem, J.J. McCoy. ”

“LAKE PLACID -- A Florida soldier's desperate longing for home is the theme of JJ McCoy's newly released song "Sunshine State." The award-winning country musician with the rich baritone voice will feature the tune when his band performs at the Highlands County Fair on Friday, Saturday and Feb. 18. James Junior was inspired to write his tribute to the troops after watching news coverage and talking with his brother, who was serving with the U.S. military in Afghanistan. A professional musician for 27 years, McCoy is the band's songwriter, lead vocalist and lead acoustic guitarist. He also plays drums. The JJ McCoy band will appear on the Expo Stage at the Highlands County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, and will open the Josh Thompson concert at the Fair Convention Center on Feb. 18. * * * * * For more on the band, visit www.jjmccoymusic.com. For fair information, go to www.hcfair.net.”