NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville is excited to announce the signing of the country music duo Ryan and Rory. Ryan Follesé, a Nashville native and 2x platinum No.1 hit singer-songwriter, and American Music Award winner, teams up with Rory John Zak, a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from Raleigh, NC, who has played over 300 shows per year since he was 17. Today, the duo released the party anthem “Pour Decisions.” This lively summer smash is a nod to the universal heartache band-aid and kicks off their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP, set for release on July 26.
“Filling a much-needed space in the format, country duo Ryan and Rory are introducing themselves with a fresh sound on ‘Pour Decisions,'” 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 abilities and relentless passion for delivering captivating performances provides a firm foundation as we lean towards their debut, self-titled EP in July.”
“‘Pour Decisions’ is our song of the summer, whether you’re in the car, on the beach or boat, or making ‘pour decisions’ with your friends at the bar while having a good time,” says Rory.
“This song is one of those rare experiences where it felt like you have a co-writer up above, and the song kind of writes itself. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, everyone feels it. We can’t thank our co-writers, studio personnel, our team, and label enough for making this special song our very first release,” says Ryan.
Son of songwriters Adrienne and Keith Follesé (Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride), Ryan co-wrote all six tracks on the debut, including five with his hitmaker family. At the same time, Rory added his masterful instrumentals and expertly smooth harmonies to Ryan’s lead vocals.
Next, 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 Hard Rock Live. For tickets and tour updates, visit ryanandrorymusic.com.
Ryan and Rory EP Tracklisting:
- “Pour Decisions” (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 Town” (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 Executive Producer: John Hamlin
