JACKSONVILLE CITY NIGHTS is the second of an unprecedented three albums Adams is scheduled to release in 2005. COLD ROSES, released in May, received high praise from the press and was considered by many as Adam's finest work as a solo artist.

With its strong songwriting, solid performances and “old school” country flavour, JACKSONVILLE CITY NIGHTS is a perfect follow-up to COLD ROSES and is again full-band offering featuring Adams and The Cardinals, produced by Tom Schick.

All 14 songs were written and recorded by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - J.P. Bowerstock (electric guitar), Brad Pemberton (drums), Jon Graboff pedal steel, (12 string guitar, mandolin, tambourine, backing vocals) and Catherine Popper (bass, keyboards, backing vocals). JACKSONVILLE CITY NIGHTS also features “Dear John”, a haunting duet with Norah Jones.