RICOCHET
BIO
Ricochet consists of five singing musicians whose
distinctive harmonies have earned them recognition as one of the
most popular vocal groups in country music. They have been rolling
under a full head of steam since being named “Best
New Vocal Group” by both the Academy of
Country Music and Billboard Magazine. Recently they have
been nominated for “The Vocal Group of the Year” by
both the ACM and CMA. Their number one hit single “Daddy’s
Money” is one of the most recognized songs in country
music history.
Earning the respect of their peers as one of the hardest working
groups in the business, Ricochet continues to play hundreds of
live shows each year. Their rich, textured version of our “National
Anthem”, sung in five part harmony, has been applauded by
audiences at sporting events throughout America including NASCAR
races, rodeos, NFL games, and Major League Baseball games. They
are the first country artists to ever chart the “National
Anthem” on Billboard’s top 40. They have performed
on the “NBC Tonight Show”, “The Grand Ole Opry”,
and the nationally televised awards shows presented by the ACM
and CMA. They have headlined 2 USO tours, entertaining armed forces
personnel in Japan, Korea, Spain, Italy, Germany, Macedonia, Turkey,
and Portugal. They have most recently performed at the largest
country concert event in Japan called
“The Country Gold Festival”.
Ricochet singles that have climbed the country charts include:
Daddy’s Money”, “What Do I Know”, “Love
Is Stronger Than Pride”, “Ease My Troubled Mind”,
“He Left A Lot To Be Desired”, “Connected At
The Heart”, “Blink Of An Eye”, “Seven
Bridges Road”, “Do I Love You Enough”, and “She’s
Gone”.
Ricochet fans made them the top selling artists two years running
at Fan Fair and their seasonal release of the single “Let
It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” continues to be one of
the most requested during the holiday season. With over a million
albums sold, five industry awards and countless nominations,
Ricochet continues to be one of the most fan-requested live shows
to see.
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| ALBUMS |
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| Ricochet |
RIAA
Certified Gold |
SONY/Columbia |
| Blink
Of An Eye |
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SONY/Columbia |
| What
You Leave Behind |
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SONY/Columbia |
| The
Live Album |
|
Cowtown |
| SINGLES |
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| "What
Do I Know” |
Highest
charting debut single of 1996 #3 in R&R, #5 in Billboard, |
| "Daddy’s
Money” |
#1
in Billboard, R&R, Gavin Country, and Country Network R&R’s
#4 Single for the entire year, 1996 |
| “Love
Is Stronger Than Pride” |
Top
10 |
| “Ease
My Troubled Mind” |
Top
20 |
| “He
Left A Lot To Be Desired” |
Top
20 |
| “The
Star Spangled Banner” |
RICOCHET
is the only country artist to ever chart the National Anthem |
| “Blink
Of An Eye” |
Top
40 |
| “Connected
At The Heart” |
Top
40 |
| “Can’t
Stop Thinkin’ ‘Bout That” |
Top
40 |
| “Seven
Bridges Road” |
Top
40 |
| “Do
I Love You Enough” |
Top
40 |
| “She’s
Gone” |
Top
40 |
| “Let
It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow” |
Continues
to receive heavy airplay each Holiday Season |
| “That’s
Love” |
#1
Power Source, April, 2005 |
| AWARDS |
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| Top
New Vocal Group |
Academy
of Country Music, 1996 |
| Group
of the Year |
Radio
& Records Reader’s Poll, 1996 |
| Top
New Country Artist |
Billboard
Magazine, 1996 |
| Most
Valuable Performer |
Radio
& Records, 1996 |
| Favorite
New Group or Duo |
Country
Weekly Golden Pick Award, 1997 |
| Top
Vocal Group Nominee |
Academy
of Country Music, 1996 |
| Vocal
Group Of The Year Finalist |
Country
Music Association, 1997 |
| Favorite
Duo or Group Nominee |
3rd
Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards |
| Top
Selling Artist |
Fan
Fair, 1996 |
| Top
Selling Artist |
Fan
Fair, 1997 |
PERFORMANCE
& TOURING
• Recognized as one of Country Music’s hardest working
groups, RICOCHET has performed hundreds of shows
over the past 9 years. RICOCHET is projected
to perform 120-160 shows in North America this year.
• RICOCHET
is among the country’s most requested singers of the National
Anthem and have performed for NASCAR Winston Cup Events
(Daytona, Talladega, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Michigan and Texas
International Speedways), Major League Baseball
(Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, Oakland A’s), National
Football League (Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Green
Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs), National Hockey League
(Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues) and PBR
and PRCA Professional Rodeo Events (The National
Finals Rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, PBR Finals).
• RICOCHET
has headlined 2 USO Tours: Operation Season’s
Greetings 2000 to Japan and Korea, and Operation Season’s
Greetings 2001 which took the group to Spain, Sicily, Germany,
Macedonia, Turkey, and Portugal to perform for the men and women
of our Armed Services.
• In
addition to eight (8) nationally broadcast, high rotation videos,
RICOCHET has made repeated national network television
appearances including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Prime Time
Country, The Grand Ole Opry, Crook & Chase, The CMA Awards,
The ACM Awards, The CCMA Awards, Speedvision and many others.
• RICOCHET
has been together since 1993. The band consists of five (5) members. |
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| Heath
Wright
Heath
Wright hails from Vian, OK. Heath is regarded as one
of the top lead vocalists in country music today. His vocal
styling is second to none. He has a distinctive sound that
allows you to immediately recognize his voice. Heath is
doubly blessed with immense talent, not only as a vocalist
but also a charismatic lead guitarist. He is an accomplished
writer and has been known to collaborate with other musicians
such as Steve Wariner and Skip Ewing. A little known fact:
Heath’s alma mater, South Plains College in Levelland,
TX, named a creative arts building the "Heath Wright
Wing" in his honor. Heath endorses
McPherson Guitars and Elixir strings.
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| Greg
Cook
Greg
Cook also comes from Vian, OK. Greg takes care
of the low baritone and bass vocal parts and electrifies
the stage with his unique style on bass guitar. Greg also
plays trombone and saxophone as a member of the esteemed
“Ricochet Horn Dogs.” He is also an accomplished
songwriter with numerous songs to his credit. One of the
most recent songs is the hit "Freedom Isn't Free".
A little known fact: Prior to joining Ricochet, Greg was
a Laboratory Technician in a uranium-conversion plant, where
he was able to put his degree in Biology and Chemistry to
good use. Greg endorses Gallien-Krueger Bass Amplifiers
and Elixir Strings. |
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Dwayne
Dupuy
Dwayne
Dupuy is also a songwriter and studio musician. He brings
to the stage a rhythmic funk style with jazz voicings and
blues riffs. He also handles the trumpet lines as a member
of the “Ricochet Horn Dogs.” Dwayne is originally
from Houma, Louisiana and holds a Bachelors Degree in Music
from Northwestern State University. A little know fact:
Dwayne performed for years with legendary guitarist James
Burton, formerly with Elvis Presley. His performances carried
him to both Hawaii and Japan. Dwayne endorses The Motion
Sound Company and Kurzweil Keyboards |
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Troy
Nelson
Troy
Nelson grew up in the small town of Albert Lea, Minnesota,
and honed his skills playing and recording in the Minneapolis
music scene. His style emerged through years of playing
everything from reggae to dance metal to punk. Troy injects
bits and pieces from all these diverse influences to form
his own unique drumming style. He also adds high tenor vocal
parts to complete Ricochet’s vocal sound. |
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