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Derrick Roy
Derrick Roy
Drums, Business Manager, Founding Member

Veteran-owned, Woman-owned

21 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Feudin’ Hillbillys is an experienced wedding band operating out of Villa Grove, Illinois. This dynamic country band delivers high-energy live music performances with top-tier musicianship, creating memories that last a lifetime. Fronted by the charismatic duo of Patrick Sheppard and Jackie Freezeland, the band ensures that the dance floor is packed all evening long. Their natural chemistry and engaging stage presence create an atmosphere where guests stay engaged and exhilarated from the first note to the last.

Services Offered

Feudin’ Hillbillys offer live wedding entertainment designed to flow seamlessly from start to finish. Jackie works closely with the couple ahead of time to walk through the reception timeline and ensure every key moment is covered, while also serving as an engaging MC. The band performs an energetic mix of country favorites and crowd-pleasing classics. The result is a smooth, well-organized celebration and a high-energy performance that guests will be talking about long after the last song ends.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Classic Rock
Country
Pop
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Feudin Hillbillys

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The Feudin Hillbillies were a huge hit at weddings, with their energetic performances keeping guests entertained and the dance floor full. Reviewers praised the band for their professionalism, commitment to ensuring a great time for everyone, and interactive activities during breaks. Jackie's excellent communication and coordination were highlighted, with guests still talking about how fun and memorable the wedding was with the band. The Feudin Hillbillies were highly recommended by couples for creating a lively and unforgettable wedding reception experience.

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The Feudin Hillbillies were a huge hit at weddings, with their energetic performances keeping guests entertained and the dance floor full. Reviewers praised the band for their professionalism, commitment to ensuring a great time for everyone, and interactive activities during breaks. Jackie's excellent communication and coordination were highlighted, with guests still talking about how fun and memorable the wedding was with the band. The Feudin Hillbillies were highly recommended by couples for creating a lively and unforgettable wedding reception experience.

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Ellie Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Band Choice!!

When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we decided that we wanted to have a live band to keep our guests entertained. We had heard great things about the Feudin Hillbillys, and decided to see if they were available for our date. Looking back, they were one of the BEST decisions that we made for our wedding. All of the band members are so genuine and really just great people. They set everything up, were very professional, and Jackie was amazing with all of her help! They are a very fun, upbeat band and really make sure that everyone is having the best time. Jackie even still reaches out every once in awhile- and we got married 2 years ago! Since our wedding, our family has even hired them for a couple of private events as well. If you are debating about using a band for your wedding, I 100% recommend the Feudin Hillbillys. You will not regret it!
Renee
Renee Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

We can’t recommend the feudin hillbillys enough for a wedding. Jackie was so great to work with, she answered all of my questions and made everything go smoothly that day. The day of the wedding they were set up and ready to go with no issues, Jackie checked in with me before the reception just to go everything 1 more time. It amazing to see how much they cared about making our day turn out perfectly. The music was great and the band was so fun. 3 years later and everyone still talks about how amazing the band was for our wedding!
Heather
Heather Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best band!!

The Feudin’ Hillbillies absolutely made our wedding unforgettable!

From the very first song to the last encore, these guys brought an incredible mix of energy, talent, and genuine fun. They had every guest on their feet — dancing, singing along, and smiling the entire night. The setlist was perfect, blending country, rock, and classic favorites in a way that kept the crowd hooked from start to finish.

They weren’t just performers; they were true professionals who cared about making our night special. Their sound quality, stage presence, and interaction with the crowd were top-notch. We’ve had so many guests tell us “that was the best wedding band we’ve ever seen!” — and we couldn’t agree more.

If you want a band that will keep the energy high, make memories that last, and deliver an amazing live experience, The Feudin’ Hillbillies are the real deal. Highly, highly recommend!

– James & Heather Williams
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Jared Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience

My wife and I had FH play for our wedding reception and they did a fantastic job! The energy, professionalism and commitment to everyone having a great time were all things we (along with our guests) will remember for years to come. I would recommend them to anyone!!
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Danielle Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved them!!!!

The Feudin Hillbilly’s were amazing!! They were so easy to work with and communicating with them was a breeze throughout the wedding planning process. Not only did they play a variety of music that everyone loved, they also acted as our emcee and did all the announcing for us. They really thought of everything and made the day stress free! When they took their breaks, they had interactive activities for our guests. Everyone absolutely loved them and we got so much positive feedback! So many of our friends told us it was one of the best weddings they had been to and I truly believe it was because of the Feudin Hillbilly’s! I would book them again in a heartbeat and would recommend them to anyone!
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Alyssa Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!:)

10/10 recommend this band for live music!! They played at our wedding and kept a full dance floor the entire reception! They had so much energy and kept everyone so engaged! We are so happy we chose them to play and be part of our special day! It’s been 2 years since then and we still get compliments on the band and music we had that day!:)
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Micah Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

1000% recommend!

I cannot recommend the Feudin Hillbillies enough! We were so lucky to have them play at our wedding reception! The crowd on the dance floor was crowded all night long! Jackie, Patrick, and the whole crew really made our night so special! I sincerely appreciate all they did to make our wedding night one we will never forget!! 
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Taylor Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

2025 Summer Wedding

The Hillbillies were awesome to work with! They put on an amazing show from start to finish that had the dance floor filled. They also helped with running the reception and MCing introductions dances and food line. Guest still talk about how fun and good this band was. BOOK THEM you will not regret it.
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Chad Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Baddest Band in the Land!

I have personally known Tad and Jackie for many years and love the Feudin Hillbillys! To say it was a dream come true to have them perform at our wedding is an understatement! Let me tell you the guests felt the same! Not only do they plan great music but they interacted with guests as well. I would 110% recommend booking the baddest band in the land! They let me sing a song with them as well MAJOR WIN! lol (the guests really appreciated how good they were after hearing me sing)
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Calli Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!

They did such an awesome job at our wedding in July 2025! they were the talk of the town for MONTHS! they were so great to work with
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Awards

13
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Team

Jackie Freezeland
Jackie Freezeland
Vocals, Wedding Emcee, Ukulele, Keytar, Front Ma'am
Wes Sperry
Wes Sperry
Bass, Vocals, Harmony
Tad Freezeland
Tad Freezeland
Guitar, Vocals, Harmony
Derrick Roy
Derrick Roy
Drums, Business Manager, Founding Member
Patrick Sheppard
Patrick Sheppard
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Front Man
Rod Evans
Rod Evans
Guitar, Vocals, Harmony

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