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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.


ALBUMS     
Ricochet RIAA Certified Gold SONY/Columbia
Blink Of An Eye   SONY/Columbia
What You Leave Behind   SONY/Columbia
The Live Album   Cowtown

SINGLES  
"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  
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.

 

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.


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.



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


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.


Kenny Lewis

 

 

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