BlackHawk, a country music trio formed in 1992, achieved consistent success in the 1990s with hits like "Every Once in a While" and "I'm Not Strong Enough to Say No." Comprised of seasoned pros Henry Paul, Van Stephenson, and David Robbins, the band's melodic sound and outlaw swagger resonated with the rockin' country trend of the era. Despite lineup changes over the years, BlackHawk continued to release new music, with albums like Brothers of the Southland and Blue Highway in 2014 and 2022, respectively.

Before BlackHawk, members Henry Paul, Van Stephenson, and David Robbins had established careers in the music industry, with Paul's background in the Southern rock outfit the Outlaws and Stephenson's success as a songwriter. Signed to Arista Nashville in 1993, BlackHawk saw chart success with hits like "Every Once in a While" and "I'm Not Strong Enough to Say No." Despite lineup changes and label shifts, the band persevered, releasing albums like The Sky's the Limit and Down from the Mountain, culminating in their 2022 release of Blue Highway, their first album of original material in eight years.