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latest press release

AMERICANA ROCK SINGER-SONGWRITER RONNY CRISS SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON JULY 8

Long-Awaited ‘Highways’ Already Scoring Rave Reviews with Industry Leaders

NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 4, 2022) – Ronny Criss, the newest artist signed to Nashville’s Rainfeather Records, announces the official release of his much-anticipated solo album Highways on Friday, July 8. Recorded inside of Music City’s famous Blackbird Studios, Highways will serve as a platform for singer-songwriter Criss’s diverse harmonies, rooted in equal parts rock and country.

With aptly titled tracks like ‘Ten & Two’ and ‘Tanks of Gas’, Criss’s lyrics on Highways each call out the different sides of the human desire and the struggle to find the person or place we’re meant for. Inspired by his distinct upbringings in the farms of Arkansas and busy Chicago, Criss hopes people sing along to the songs on this ultimate road record with their own American roads visualized in their minds. To mark the official release, Criss will host a free show at The Local in Nashville on July 16. In addition to vinyl’s, CDS and merchandise for sale, attendees can win a signed guitar and one-of-a-kind vinyl test pressing with original album artwork.

“To be able to finally launch Highways is a dream that’s been over a decade in the making since I first made the move to Nashville with the life experiences and lessons that I’ve learned continuing to roll into this finished product that I believe people will really resonate with,” said Criss. “I’m thrilled for the opportunities that this album will present and cannot wait for my fans to hear it.”

No stranger to the music scene, Criss was once best recognized as being one-half of the indie folk duo Sea Changer, known for their viral hits like “Heart is Home” featuring Birdtalker. He’s also the songwriter behind tracks for the country duo Indigo Summer in addition to several emerging artists on the Nashville scene. Highways will feature collaborators like Katie Cole of the Smashing Pumpkins and Sea Changer’s Shawn Byrne. Following its debut, the album will be available for purchase on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Tidal as well on both vinyl and CD. Pre-orders are now available. For more information and to view Ronny Criss’s upcoming live show schedule including this summer’s Gatlinburg Songwriter’s Festival, visit www.ronnycriss.com.

ABOUT RONNY CRISS

Ronny Criss is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with deep rock and country roots. Widely recognized for his work with indie folk duo Sea Changer with hits like "Heart is Home” featuring Birdtalker, Criss has written, recorded, and produced for some of Music City’s top up-and-coming acts. Newly signed with Rainfeather Records, Criss will releases his debut solo albums Highways in early July, recorded inside the world-famous Blackbird Studios. Designed to be the “ultimate road record” in both spirit and design, Highways and its individual singles, will be available for download on Spotify and all other major platforms. For more information on Ronny Criss and to pre-order Highways, visit www.ronnycriss.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Kristen Skladd

586-222-2423                                                                                                                     773-576-5422

Kristen@kmsgroup.co                                                                                                          booking@ronnycriss.com

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may press release

 

RONNY CRISS TO PERFORM AT 2022 GATLINBURG SONGWERITER'S FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER

Three-Day Event Follows the Debut of the Rock-Country Artist’s Solo Album Drop

AUGUST 18 - 21

GATLINBURG, TENN. (May 10, 2022) – Ronny Criss, the newest artist signed to Nashville’s Rainfeather Records, has been selected to perform at this year’s 2022 Gatlinburg Songwriter’s Festival. The appearance will mark the first for Criss for the three-day music event set within the Great Smoky Mountains, taking place August 18-21 and designed to showcase select up-and-coming talent for an intimate event with industry leaders.

Chosen through a competitive application process, Criss will have the opportunity to perform in designated locales around Gatlinburg during the festival as well as work closely with some of the top leaders within country music. Just one month prior to the event, he will release his much-anticipated solo album Highways on July 8. The album will showcase Criss’s diverse harmonies, rooted in equal parts rock and country, with lyrics designed to express different sides of the human desire and the struggle to find the person or place we’re meant for.

“To be able to be a part of the Songwriter’s Festival just a month after my album launch feels like something I’ve worked my whole life for,” said Criss. “Meeting new audiences, learning how they resonate with my music and receiving real and honest advice on my songwriting in order to continue to grow is something that every artist strives for, and the festival offers that rare chance to have it all in one weekend.”

Prior to Highways, Criss was best recognized as being one-half of the indie folk duo Sea Changer, known for their viral hits like “Heart is Home” featuring Birdtalker. He’s also penned lyrics for the country duo Indigo Summer in addition to several emerging artists on the Nashville scene. Upon its debut, Highways will be available for streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Tidal among other platforms and as well on both vinyl and CD. Pre-orders are now available. For more information and to view Ronny Criss’s upcoming live show schedule including the Gatlinburg Songwriter’s Festival once announced, visit www.ronnycriss.com.

ABOUT RONNY CRISS

Ronny Criss is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with deep rock and country roots. Widely recognized for his work with indie folk duo Sea Changer with hits like "Heart is Home” featuring Birdtalker, Criss has written, recorded, and produced for some of Music City’s top up-and-coming acts. Newly signed with Rainfeather Records, Criss will releases his debut solo albums Highways in early July, recorded inside the world-famous Blackbird Studios. Designed to be the “ultimate road record” in both spirit and design, Highways and its individual singles, will be available for download on Spotify and all other major platforms. For more information on Ronny Criss and to pre-order Highways, visit www.ronnycriss.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Kristen Skladd

586-222-2423

Kristen@kmsgroup.co


Facebook: /ronnycrissmusic   IG & Twitter: @ronnycriss

CONTACT: 

BOOKING@RONNYCRISS.COM 

773.576.5422

Distribution: Symphonic Distribution   

Promotions: KMS Group 

Sync Representation: Resin8 Music Licensing & Artist Management 

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THE SONG & ALBUM:

"Ten and Two" is the 4th single off of Ronny’s new album Highways. Written with his supremely talented co-writers and friends Katie Cole of the Smashing Pumpkins and Shawn Byrne, "Ten and Two is a monster track of mystery, mood, and groove about the general pressures and anxieties of life accented by soaring rock guitars and rumbling drums. Like driving through the wrong part of town, at times life makes you feel like you're just trying to keep your eyes on the road and make it through without crashing and burning. Ten and Two is an awesome ride and a killer track off the new album Highways. Shawn provides his masterful guitar work and Katie's soaring 4 part harmonies lift the tension and vibe to atmospheric heights.

"Ten and Two is just one mighty vignette from the new album with the American highway and roads as the backdrop and life blood of the journey, Highways is an album about running from and running to, set on vast open roads fueled by the longing for a higher way of being. 

Ronny’s lived experiences in Southwest Chicago to the farms of Eastern Arkansas have always inspired his songs. After moving to Nashville and writing thousands of songs over a 10 year stretch for countless different projects, a special theme emerged in his writing touching on a deep seeded need to tell a personal story in a universal way. Some of these songs are brand new, some over a decade old, but together they're a study on the lifetime search for one’s heart and soul in difficult world and a perfect story to tell for Ronny’s debut solo achievement. Each song expresses different sides of the human desire and struggle to find the person or place we’re meant for. From beginning to end Highways is a beautiful and vivid ride through the landscape of the American heart and Ronny’s as well.

THE ARTIST:

As a writer, Ronny's has crafted songs for country duo Indigo Summer, and many other up and coming artists on the Nashville scene, but his most successful work outside of his solo music has been as a member of the Indie Folk duo Sea Changer whose debut single "Heart is Home feat. Birdtalker'' went viral in 2019 racking up nearly half a million streams to date. Their second single in 2019 "See You There feat. Molly Parden" was featured on the hit ABC show Grey's Anatomy in 2021. As a member of Sea Changer Ronny has written, recorded, and produced some amazing artists such as Birdtalker, Molly Parden, Grace Askew and Reed Waddle! 

Now with Rainfeather Records, Ronny is set to release his debut solo album Highways recorded in the world famous Blackbird Studios here Nashville,TN with producer Bryan Clark. The album is the ultimate road record in spirit and design. Ready to get this definitive work out into the world, Ronny is now preparing to hit the road this summer in support of Highways. In addition to Rainfeather, Ronny’s music is also represented by Resin8 Music Licensing & Artist Management & Symphonic Distribution.

 

Latest single

TEN AND TWO

Written by Ronny Criss, Katie Cole, and Shawn Byrne

Available on Rainfeather Records. Streaming everywhere.

STREAM IT HERE

past singles

It Ain't/I-40

It Ain't - Written by Nicolas Beaudoing & Ronny Criss

I-40 - Written by Ronny Criss

Available on Rainfeather Records

STREAM IT HERE

IF IT RAINS LIKE THIS TOMORROW

STREAM IT HERE

Written by Ronny Criss. Produced by Bryan Clark. Available on Rainfeather Records.

stream it now

TANKS OF GAS

streaming on spotify now

Written by Alden Witt & Ronny Criss, Produced by Bryan Clark. Available on Rainfeather Records.

STREAM IT HERE

Press / Reviews

Music and Tours News Raves About Ronny's New Single & Album!

by Laura Klonowski

"Ronny Criss is an exciting country music talent based in Nashville who effortlessly crosses over into the rock world creating a dynamic, and unique soundscape that sets him apart from the current crop of artists rising up the ranks in Music City." 

READ HERE

Ronny Criss to Release New Single “Tanks of Gas” on May 21

The Country Note

Newly signed Rainfeather Records Recording artist Ronny Criss is a Nashville based singer/songwriter rooted equally in rock and country. Born in Forrest City, AR and raised in Chicago, his varied life experience informs every lyric and note and at every show Ronny’s smooth vocal timbre draws you in, connects deep, and makes you feel right at home. His brand of Americana Rock is both classic and original all at once and sure to get you on your feet calling for the encore.

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Nash This Week Names Ronny Criss Artist of the Week!!

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Glen Leven Benefit Round @ Black Abbey Brewery with Shawn Byrne & Brian Sutherland

Glen Leven Benefit Round @ Black Abbey Brewery with Shawn Byrne & Brian Sutherland

Sunday, March 26 @ 6:00PMSun, Mar 26 @ 6:00PM

Black Abbey Brewery, 2952 Sidco Dr, Nashville, TN 37204

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Ronny Criss & Friends at The Listening Room

Ronny Criss & Friends at The Listening Room

Saturday, April 15 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PMSat, Apr 15 @ 6:00PM — 7:30PM

The Listening Room Cafe in Pigeon Forge, TN

PickleJar Takeover of The Listening Room Pigeon Forge with Ronny Criss & Friends.

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Ronny Criss and The New Town Sound Live at Acme Feed & Seed

Ronny Criss and The New Town Sound Live at Acme Feed & Seed

Sunday, April 23 @ 3:00PMSun, Apr 23 @ 3:00PM

Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Ronny and crew back at Acme for a Honky Tonkin' good time!

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Ronny Criss at Writer's Ink Showcase

Ronny Criss at Writer's Ink Showcase

Monday, April 24 @ 7:00PMMon, Apr 24 @ 7:00PM

Live Oak

Writer's Ink Writer's Night

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Ronny Criss and The New Town Sound Live at Acme Feed & Seed

Ronny Criss and The New Town Sound Live at Acme Feed & Seed

Saturday, April 29 @ 3:00PMSat, Apr 29 @ 3:00PM

Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Ronny & The New Town Sound Honkin' it up at Acme on a Saturday afternoon! Let's go!!!

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