Kingsport Brothers Make a Living Playing Music behind Some Of Nashville’s Biggest Stars. Story by Doug Janz – Press Tempo Writer.
They’re the guys who help make the country stars sound good. Look behind Carrie Underwood or off to the side of Joe Nichols, and you’ll find Chad or Michael Jeffers, laying down solos or keeping the beat. The two brothers, originally from Kingsport, have defied the odds and made themselves successful careers in music. Both are on the short list of top musicians who can get a call from the big stars for touring or recording slots. They’ve recently made some high-profile appearances: Underwood and her band, with Chad on guitar, played at the Grammy’s and on “Saturday Night Live,” while Nichols was on the late-night talk shows of both Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien with Michael playing bass. “We’re the guys you see for a second, and even then you have to know we’re there to notice,” Michael said with a laugh, but added, “We’re blessed; we’re very fortunate to be able to do this.”
