Ed Roland, frontman of the rock band Collective Soul, formed the Sweet Tea Project in 2011 with a group of friends and musicians.
The Sweet Tea Project recorded a cover version of "Shelter from the Storm" for the Bob Dylan tribute album Chimes of Freedom (2012).
[2] The Sweet Tea Project won the competition, which resulted in their rendition being featured during the network's coverage of the 2013 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
[3] The Sweet Tea Project's debut album, Devils 'n Darlins, was released on September 3, 2013 by 429 Records.
[5] 429 Records noted the single received strong airplay in markets such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.