NASHVILLE, TN—(May 7, 2021) — BBR Music Group announces the signing of former police officer, Texas chart-topper, and bilingual recording artist Frank Ray. Ray will release his first song as a signed artist, “Streetlights” on June 11. Inspired by his Mexican heritage, the new track, penned by Ray, is a sexy smooth cross between Country and Latin music. Pre-add/pre-save the track HERE.
Music was always a passion for Frank which he pursued part-time until he had the opportunity to open for Keith Urban, performing for several thousand— and something clicked. Immediately, after a decade on the force as a full-time police officer, he decided to leave his old life behind and embark on the journey to pursue music full-time (watch the moment HERE). In the three short years since, he has racked up two No. 1 singles and three Top ten singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, landed Frank Rogers as his producer and much more.
“I’m incredibly excited and humbled to join the BBR Music Group family! I’ve dreamt of this moment since I was a kid and I couldn’t be more grateful to have it manifest with a team who’s as diverse and forward thinking as any label I’ve ever seen,” says Frank Ray. “Their collaborative efforts inspire the vision I’ve had for myself in country music! I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
“Frank wasn’t an artist pitched through the Nashville machine. I came across him, like many fans, through a new artist playlist—when I heard his vocal and unique musical direction, I immediately needed to know more,” said Sara Knabe, VP A&R BBR Music Group. “What was clear from the jump is that Frank has a defined artistry, a winning work ethic and a fresh perspective, missing from our genre. I am proud to welcome him to our roster of artists.”
Frank’s music, described as “easygoing contemporary Country with pop-soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone) is a blend—drawing influences from Latin music (Selena, Luis Miguel) as well as ‘90s Texas Country (Tracey Lawrence, George Strait, Clint Black), R&B and Pop (Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars). As an entertainer, Frank draws influence from Garth Brooks, delivering engaging performances that are high energy and have a little something for everyone. It’s with this cross-cultural appeal and his panorama of influences that the Los Angeles Times proclaims Ray “is looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries.”
In addition to being named an “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone, Ray has appeared on USA Network’s Real Country, been profiled in the Los Angeles Times and on NBC's TODAY. He has also toured the nation and shared stages in support of artists like Kane Brown, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Kip Moore, LANCO, Old Dominion, Hunter Hayes, and more.
Ray is managed by Oscar Chavira, booked by WME, and is a staff songwriter at Spirit Music Nashville/Fluid Music Revolution. For more information, please visit his website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.
About BBR MUSIC GROUP:
Founded in 1997, BBR Music Group quickly grew from a fledgling independent label into one of the largest independent Country label groups in the U.S. with Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, and Wheelhouse Records under its group umbrella. Broken Bow Records, BBR Music Group’s original imprint, features a roster of talented artists including the RIAA’s Number One digital selling male Country artist of all time and 2016, 2017 and 2018 ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM Artists of the Decade, Jason Aldean, chart-toppers Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, and Craig Morgan, and newcomers Everette and Lainey Wilson in addition to Tyler Farr who is the first artist to be signed to Jason Aldean’s Night Train Records. Stoney Creek Records boasts a roster which includes chart-toppers Jimmie Allen, Parmalee, and Lindsay Ell, as well as buzz act King Calaway, and sibling trio Track45. Wheelhouse Records is BBR Music Group’s newest imprint, and includes chart-toppers Kid Rock, Granger Smith and LOCASH, viral sensation Blanco Brown, as well as Runaway June, Elvie Shane, and Sykamore. BBR Music Group’s artist roster also includes Billy Ray Cyrus, John Anderson, Alexander Ludwig, hot Country newcomers Brooke Eden, RoadHouse, and Tim Montana. BBR Music Group also represents BMG International artists Andrew Farriss, The Shires, Twinnie, and The Wolfe Brothers in the US.
In January 2017, BBR Music Group was acquired by BMG. Founded in 2008, BMG is already the world’s fourth biggest music publisher and the first new global player in the recordings business in decades. Named in 2020 one of The World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 19 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over 3m songs and recordings, and thousands of artists and songwriters attracted by its fresh approach which now includes production music, film and books as well as music publishing and recordings. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com
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