The show’s always better when you KNOW- who are these guys and gals? You’ve heard their songs on Froggy 92.9, let’s learn a little bit more about everybody on the Chevy Silverado stage FRIDAY:
1:30-2:30pm
Ned LeDoux
Ned Ledoux is the second oldest child of late rodeo and music icon Chris LeDoux. Ned and his four siblings grew up on the family ranch near Kaycee, Wyo., and he played drums in his father’s band, Western Underground, until Chris passed away in 2005. After his Dad’s passing, he continued to tour with his father’s band to keep the musical spirit of Chris LeDoux alive. Instead of playing drums though, he decided to pick up the guitar and try singing his Dad’s songs, enjoying a new kind of rush behind the mic. Ned has embraced playing in his Dad’s big and bittersweet shadow… and has made it a goal of his reintroduce his father’s music to a generation in the crowds that may have missed out, while also playing some songs of his own. Ned recently released his first album Forever a Cowboy — EP six months ago in December; and for the last year, has been touring and opening for acts like Toby Keith, Chris Janson and Randy Houser. Take a moment to look his album up and enjoy his songs like “Forever a Cowboy” and “Brother Highway” that will give you a taste of his raw cowboy sound and love for storytelling, just like his father.
3:00-4:00pm
William Michael Morgan
He’s told you how he “Met a Girl” on Froggy 92.9, now let’s meet him! William Michael Morgan is a young up and coming artist from Mississippi that was signed to Warner Music Nashville and released his debut album Vinyl this last September in 2016. His first single, “I Met a Girl” that was co-written with Sam Hunt was released to radio in October and became a #1 hit after 58 weeks. The album’s second single “Missing”, was released to country radio in November. Listening to his whole album though, you’ll notice his traditional sound and smooth voice that resembles Chris Young and Easton Corbin.
Check out his album and the song “I Know Who He Is”, Eric Church co-wrote it!
4:30-5:45pm
Michael Ray
Florida born country singer & songwriter, Michael Ray, has two #1 hits , “Think a Little Less” and “Kiss You In The Morning”. Michael’s toured with acts like Chase Rice, Sam Hunt, Kip Moore, Brantley Gilbert, and Darius Rucker. He is a high energy act that is known for giving you country music with an edge.
Michael started playing country music when he was nine years old. Throughout his singing career as an adult though, he was mentored by John Rich of Big & Rich on the singing competition The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep, which he won. He and Rich co-wrote Big & Rich’s 2015 single, “Run Away with You.”
At first, he played various gigs around Florida, eventually building a strong fan base. Soon, the young singer found himself selling out shows and headlining the Orlando House of Blues. After winning The Next, Ray signed with Warner/Chappell Music and released his debut album in 2015.
Watch his “This a Little Less” Music Video
“Kiss You in the Morning” music video
6:15-7:30
Maddie & Tae
These two young ladies met back in 2010 at a showcase in Dallas since they were both going to the same vocal coach. They started out as friends; and within a year, were going back and forth to Nashville on weekends while still going to school. After they finished high school, the duo moved to Nashville to begin their musical career and were signed onto Dot Records in June 2014.
Soon after that, they introduced their debut single “Girl in a Country Song” which became a platinum-certified breakout hit that soared to the top of country radio charts, making them the third female duo to peak their debut single at #1 in the history of the Billboard Country singles charts. Their album Start Here, which was released in August 2015, features their top hit, “Girl in a Country Song” and 10 other songs they co-wrote as well.
Maddie & Tae have been on tour with Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Canaan Smith, Brad Paisley, Lee Brice and Tyler Farr.
Check out their music videos here:
8:15-10:00pm
Thomas Rhett
Preeety sure you know this guy ;-).
Georgia-born singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett, the son of award-winning country crooner Rhett Akins, didn’t seriously start considering following in his father’s footsteps until his senior year in high school. Once he decided to try his future in country music though, his talent shone throw quickly and was offered a recording deal with Big Machine Label Group. Since then, he released an album in 2013 titled It Goes Like This and Tangled Up in 2015. A deluxe version of Tangled Up was also released in 2016, offering more hits of his like “Star of the Show.” In his short career, he’s managed to have seven #1 hits on the charts so far and make a name for himself beyond him being Rhett Akins’ son.
He is definitely an act we know will start the 2017 Country Summer festival off on the right foot!
Some of Thomas Rhett Music Videos:
So there you have it. Friday. You comin’? Get your tickets RIGHT HERE.
