Ryan and Rory (middle white T-shirt & middle black T-shirt) with members of CAA, BMG, KTAG Legislation & Switched On Mgmt (Photograph: BBR Music Group)
NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville is happy to announce the signing of the nation music duo Ryan and Rory. Ryan Follesé, a Nashville native and 2x platinum No.1 hit singer-songwriter, and American Music Award winner, groups up with Rory John Zak, a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from Raleigh, NC, who has performed over 300 exhibits per 12 months since he was 17. At present, the duo launched the get together anthem “Pour Choices.” This vigorous summer time smash is a nod to the common heartache band-aid and kicks off their extremely anticipated self-titled debut EP, set for launch on July 26.
“Filling a much-needed area within the format, nation duo Ryan and Rory are introducing themselves with a recent sound on ‘Pour Choices,’” shares JoJamie Hahr, BMG Nashville EVP Recorded Music. “Ryan Follesé’s award-winning success and masterful songwriting paired with Rory John Zak’s multi-instrumental skills and relentless ardour for delivering fascinating performances offers a agency basis as we lean in the direction of their debut, self-titled EP in July.”
“‘Pour Choices’ is our track of the summer time, whether or not you’re within the automobile, on the seashore or boat, or making ‘pour choices’ with your pals on the bar whereas having an excellent time,” says Rory.
“This track is a type of uncommon experiences the place it felt like you’ve gotten a co-writer up above, and the track type of writes itself. It doesn’t occur typically, however when it does, everybody feels it. We will’t thank our co-writers, studio personnel, our crew, and label sufficient for making this particular track our very first launch,” says Ryan.
Son of songwriters Adrienne and Keith Follesé (Religion Hill, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride), Ryan co-wrote all six tracks on the debut, together with 5 along with his hitmaker household. On the similar time, Rory added his masterful instrumentals and expertly easy harmonies to Ryan’s lead vocals.
Subsequent, Ryan and Rory will open for Sam Hunt on Friday (August 23) in Memphis, TN, at Radians Amphitheater and on Saturday (August 24) in Gary, IN, at Arduous Rock Reside. For tickets and tour updates, go to ryanandrorymusic.com.
Ryan and Rory EP Tracklisting:
- “Pour Choices” (Ryan Follesé, Kevin Bard, Emily Reid, Maya Kurchner, Remy Gautreau)
- “State I’m In” (Ryan Follesé, Keith Follesé, Adrienne Follesé, Jamie Follesé)
- “Cowboy Cry” (Ryan Follesé, Keith Follesé, Adrienne Follesé, Jamie Follesé)
- “Drunk and Lonely” (Ryan Follesé, Keith Follesé, Adrienne Follesé, Jamie Follesé)
- “This City” (Ryan Follesé, Keith Follesé, Adrienne Follesé, Jamie Follesé)
- “Thanks Mama” (Ryan Follesé, Keith Follesé, Jamie Follesé, Anna Follesé)*
Produced by Kevin Bard and Nick Zinnanti *Produced by Dann Huff Government Producer: John Hamlin