Asleep At The Wheel

Asleep at the Wheel is a legendary American country music group that has been keeping the spirit of Western swing alive for over five decades. Formed in 1970 in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and later based in Austin, Texas, the band was co-founded by frontman Ray Benson, whose deep voice, towering presence, and musical vision have been central to the group’s enduring success.

Deeply inspired by the music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Asleep at the Wheel blends traditional country, Western swing, boogie-woogie, and jazz into a sound that’s both nostalgic and timeless. Their commitment to preserving and revitalizing Western swing has earned them widespread acclaim and 10 Grammy Awards over the years.

With hits like “The Letter That Johnny Walker Read” and acclaimed albums such as "Ride with Bob" (a tribute to Bob Wills), the band has collaborated with artists like Willie Nelson, George Strait, Lyle Lovett, and Merle Haggard, solidifying their place as both torchbearers and innovators within American roots music.

Even after more than 50 years and countless lineup changes, Asleep at the Wheel continues to tour and record, bringing high-energy performances and world-class musicianship to fans across generations. Their enduring legacy is not just about preserving a genre—but about making it swing harder than ever.