Despite an impressive array of career accomplishments including an award from the Academy of Country Music, multiple hit singles and many industry kudos, the release of their brand new disc WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND proves that RICOCHET remain, above all else, consummate musicians.
On both their incredible self-titled debut disc and sophomore project, Blink Of An Eye, the group has continued to reap critical attention praising their instrumental prowess and peerless harmonies. Comprised of musicians Jr., Bryant (vocals, fiddle, mandolin and guitar), Tim Chewning (vocals, drums and percussion), Greg Cook (vocals and bass guitar), Shannon Farmer (steel guitar, dobro, lap steel, guitar) Eddie Kilgallon (vocals, guitar, keyboards, saxophone) and Heath Wright (lead vocals, guitar, fiddle) the group has chalked up an hit parade of radio smashes such as "Daddy's Money" (which remains a Country Gold Top 20 single) "What Do I Know", "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" and "Blink Of An Eye". The band also picked up acknowledgments from industry publication Radio & Records (Reader's Poll "Group of the Year") and were named the #1 selling group in country music for 19 straight weeks.
After devoting more than two years to writing and recording new material in anticipation of their next record, RICOCHET have completed the long-awaited disc, WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND. The first single from the highly anticipated album "She's Gone" has been released and zooming up the country charts.
Their third project on Columbia Records Nashville, the disc teams the group with award-winning producers David Malloy, Blake Chancey and Ron Chancey, renowned music professionals who have worked with some of the biggest names in music including Reba McEntire, Dixie Chicks and Oak Ridge Boys, respectively. The truest reflection of the band's individual gifts, WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND features three songs penned by group members showcasing their growing musical depth and musical virtuosity.
Widely regarded for their powerful vocal harmonies and outstanding musicianship. Part of that appeal is their amazing a capella presentations, RICOCHET was invited to be performing presenters at the coveted CMA Awards where they presented their category's nominations and winners via a and written a capella song. Four of the members of RICOCHET are accomplished songwriters with numerous cuts by other artists, including keyboard player Eddie Kilgallon's co-write on George Strait's #1 hit "One Night At A Time" which was chosen as ASCAP's "Song Of The Year".
Tireless live performers, RICOCHET have performed an astonishing 650 shows in the last four years, including arena tours with John Michael Montgomery, Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt. Their powerful, no-holds-barred show has helped earn them a legion of faithful fans and the group still maintains a jam-packed touring schedule earning them a high-profile title tour sponsorship with leading western wear company Wrangler.
Additionally, the group made NASCAR history this year by virtue of their Sponsorship of Qualifying Day for this fall's Winston 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, a first for a musical act. "RICOCHET QUALIFYING DAY," will take place Friday, October 13 and will feature a unique RICOCHET logo, designed specially for the event that will be displayed throughout the Speedway including Victory Lane and the track's tri-oval area.
RICOCHET will be participating in a series of events throughout the race weekend beginning with a special VIP acoustic show on Friday in the Hospitality Village and consummating with a full blown grandstand concert immediately prior to the WINSTON 500 on Sunday. RICOCHET will also be performing the National Anthem, which will be broadcast live over ESPN.
RICOCHET has also gained a reputation as the most requested National Anthem performers in country music. The group regularly performs "The Star Spangled Banner" for the Professional Football, Baseball and Hockey leagues, along with NASCAR Winston Cup Races, Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association and Professional Bull Riders rodeos.
Ricochet is a band that remains driven by their passion for music, their unyielding desire to create and entertain. And it's that intensity that is captured on WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND, a personal and powerful collection from a band that just keeps getting better.
