About Us

Country music isn’t a guitar.

It isn’t a banjo, it isn’t a melody.

It isn’t a lyric.  It’s a feeling !

Waylon Jennings

Waylon won’t get any argument from these guys!

While the instruments, melody and lyrics are important, it‘s the feeling that only country music can give is what it’s all about.  The band has been sharing that feeling and entertaining crowds and audiences since 2010.  Their extensive song selection will keep your audience  singing along, dancing and partying for hours.

The musicians in H.I.T.S. grew up in the hollers, hills and creeks of eastern Kentucky.  They come from musical families and started their musical journey at very young ages.  The have bonded over their shared passions for sound, rhythm and beats. Each member brings a unique musical aesthetic to the band and over the years we’ve grown comfortable jumping genres of older country, new country and southern rock. Their passion for making music will have you toe tapping and clapping right along too.

Shawn Leslie ~ Lead vocals

Daryl Bartley ~ Drums & Harmony Vocals

Josh Shepherd ~ Lead Guitar & Vocals

Calvin Waddles ~ Bass Guitar & Harmony Vocals

Mike Johnson ~ Rhythm Guitar & Harmony Vocals

Phillip Hunt ~ Keyboards

Chris Woods ~ A / V Mgr.

Shelly Waddles ~ Booking Agent

Vintage HITS Band with former members Ernie Carter (Lead Guitar) and Harold Mosley (Lead Vocal).