With his Top Five single ""That Ain't My Truck,"" Rhett Akins became a sensation, however briefly, in the summer of 1995. Like many new country singers, he wasn't able to follow the record up with an equally successful second record, but he managed to cultivate a following of dedicated fans. A Thousand Memories, Akins' debut album, was released in 1994.... read full bio
Rhett Miller is the lead singer of the alternative country band Old 97's and a successful solo musician. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97s, most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2, he has released seven solo albums: Mythologies, The Instigator, The Believer, Rhett Miller, The Interpreter: Live at Largo, The... read full bio
Rhiannon Giddens is a singer, songwriter, violinist, and banjo player. She is a founding member of the Grammy Award winning country and blues band Carolina Chocolate Drops. The folk and bluegrass artist has a background in opera, allowing her to pair her multi-instrumentalist talent with beautiful vocals. Her extensive experience as a performer has been acclaimed by the likes of... read full bio
Rhys Rutherford, who was weaned on songs and has the killing instincts of a Music City hitmaker, is currently using his education. The young country composer, who was signed to Ern's Cadillac Music/DeVille Records and had a strong baritone voice, was just starting to make a name for himself when provocateur (and kind boss) ERNEST urged him to seek a... read full bio
Rich O’Toole is an American country singer-songwriter and guitar player from Houston, Texas. O’Toole rose to fame after the release of his debut studio album, “Seventeen” which was self-released. Seventeen was featured on Americana Music Times as the “Best Album That No One Told You About” of that year. The following year, O’Toole worked with the producer Mack Damon to... read full bio
Christian country singer and songwriter Richie McDonald was born February 6, 1962 in Lubbock, TX, a fitting birthplace (Buddy Holly was also born there, along with several other notable musicians) for this fine guitarist, bassist, and piano player. From 1992 to 2007, he was lead singer for the group Lonestar, who landed nearly 30 singles (many of which McDonald wrote... read full bio
Rising country music star Tyler Halverson has a distinctive sound that combines contemporary music with traditional country and western music. Tyler was born and reared in a tiny town in South Dakota, where he developed a lifelong passion of music. As a youngster, he started playing the guitar and writing songs. Tyler made the decision to follow his aspirations at the... read full bio
When Georgia-born singer, songwriter, and front man Ricky Gunn met keyboardist/guitarist Joel Bridges and bassist Michael Deems, the Ricky Gunn Band was born. After their initial encounter, they were aware right away that they were special. With recently added Nashville-based guitarist Dusty Parker and drummer Tommy Smith, they have a unique synergy that comes through in every performance. They are... read full bio
Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a ""recognized master"" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him... read full bio
Ricochet is recognized not only for their exceptional musicianship but also for their potent six-part vocal harmonies. Ricochet is one of the few groups in the country music industry that is completely self-contained. Because of this, the band does not require any assistance from equipment tricks or more musicians in order to put on what many people consider to be... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
The Ride 4 Me Tour is a tour that consists of several up-and-coming musical artists which include Austin Tolliver, Shelby Kay, and Camo Brian. The Ride 4 Me tour is headed by Austin Tolliver and features Kay and Brian as special guests. Austin Tolliver was previously a star athlete who played both college football and baseball at New Mexico State... read full bio
With nearly thirty years of creating, recording and performing the Best In Western Music, Riders In The Sky have roped many awards. Specializing in American Western-style music, Riders In The Sky have faithfully tended a musical tradition kindled by singing cowboy legends such as the Sons Of The Pioneers. Throughout their collaborative career, they have branded the genre with their... read full bio
Riley Green recently hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart alongside Thomas Rhett on the song “Half of Me” the song debuted on the 92nd spot. Riley, who hails from Jacksonville, Alabama, is an American country artist with many hits under his belt already. Having been raised on classic country, bluegrass, and southern gospel music, Riley has created a very distinct... read full bio
Risa Binder is an up and coming, Emmy-nominated, country singer. Her most famous song is ‘You Haul’. Binder has toured and opened for Ronnie Milsap. Binder’s goal in her music is to make people pumped to follow their dreams, and to touch their hearts. She is a person who does what her heart tells her to do and wants to... read full bio
An artist known for her wide-ranging styles - Celtic, country, folk, R&B, blues and rock. Rita MacNeil, the lady blessed with a silver throat and golden talent for touching countless audiences around the world, has seen her share of life's ups and downs. And she wouldn't have it any other way. In her numerous hits, including Working Man, Flying... read full bio
Rob Baird, who was born and reared in Memphis, started playing music while studying ranch management at Texas Christian University. After several appearances in Fort Worth's well-known bar scene, Baird's career swiftly gained momentum and he was able to produce his debut album, "Blue Eyed Angels," which featured the "Fade Away" track that changed his career. When Baird signed with Carnival... read full bio
Rob Langdon, a native of Florida, started his musical career deep in the Appalachian Mountains. He reconciled his love of baseball with his newfound enthusiasm for the guitar while he was a student at Appalachian State University. Rob's distinctive sound quickly started to take shape as he captivated crowds in Boone, North Carolina's local taverns. Rob soon shared the stage with... read full bio
Rob McNelley is a renowned session guitarist in Nashville, working with artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Church and Buddy Guy, but it's not only his technical prowess that continues bringing in business. He composes his own songs and takes that melodic approach into the recording studio for other musicians. Renowned musician McNelley has collaborated with several... read full bio
Robert Earl Keen Jr. graduated from Texas A&M and moved to Austin, Texas. Soon he was performing in Austin's nightclubs and live music venues, building a solid following. He financed the recording of his own EP and distributed it regionally. Keen soon moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Discouraged by the polish of the new country sound and unable to land a... read full bio
