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Hometown: Wichita, KS
Label: Indie
Management: Ricky Fugitt
Website: www.rickyfugitt.com
Genre: Country
New Album "TROUBADOUR SOUL" Available for Download Now!
RICKY FUGITT - BIO
"It was the rodeo scene that meshed me with the music I love to hear. It was full of influences that made me want to write music that not just others, but I myself would like to listen to as well. I try and reflect on the vibe you get behind the chutes. Not reflecting on just the words and phrases of the sport of rodeo, but the feeling you get having a backstage pass to a unique lifestyle. It's a mix of emotions, but it's everything that is true to the moment. That is what I think defines me and my music."
Ricky's real breakthrough came in the summer of 2008 when he released his first single entitled 'Red Dirt Music' that was quickly picked up by radio in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. "Red Dirt Music" debuted on the Texas Charts and landed Ricky nominations with TOSSM (Now BigStar97) Radio as FAVORITE UP AND COMING TEXAS MUSIC ARTIST as well as, TOP MALE VOCALIST. The new single charted at #2 on the TOSSM Music Most Requested Chart for 2009. Ricky has since released singles - "Another Country Song" that landed him a spot on the Sportsman's Channel as the Theme Song for INNERLOC OUT THERE, as well as "One More Day" that was showcased in retiring PBR Superstar Chris Shivers Last Ride video. Two more singles - "Top Shelf Whiskey" and "Cursed Town" rounded out the releases off the CURSED TOWN album.
Ricky has shared the stage with with popular Texas/Red Dirt Artists such as Aaron Watson, Jason Boland, Cody Canada & The Departed, Stoney LaRue, Wade Bowen, Jason Cassidy, Roger Creager, Reckless Kelly, Jackson Taylor, Logan Mize, Mark McKinney, Kurt South, Mike McClure, Kevin Fowler, Bart Crow, Phil Hamilton, JB & The Moonshine Band, and Vallejo. Nationally, Ricky has also shared bookings with Merle Haggard, Daryl Singletary, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn and Willie Nelson. Today Ricky is still playing when and wherever he can. He has begun touring KS/TX/OK/MO/AR with his Tulsa, OK based band The Tulsa Road Hammers.
Ricky was signed to Oklahoma Indie Red Dirt Label CIMSOUND RECORDS in 2012, and teamed up with Producer/Engineer Jeff Parker (Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland), on his first studio album "CURSED TOWN" Ricky's most recent single "Texas Or Tennessee" hit radio in April of 2015. The first off the album "Troubadour Soul" which was released on June 15th, 2015.
"I have a great group of seasoned people in this business in my corner, and for that I am absolutely blessed. From the venues to radio, the fans and friends, I appreciate you to no end." RF
Ricky Fugitt is "Red Dirt & Rodeo Proud”
ENDORSED BY: Godin Guitars - Seagull Acoustic Guitars - Star Access Custom Guitar Picks - High Call Outfitters - Buckbomb and Sore Loser Tattoo Company
“Ricky is one of those guys that you just instantly like. You could be listening to his rendition of a Red Dirt classic, one of his originals, or just hangin with him getting a beer and jamming the jukebox. Doesn't matter which way you get him you're going to enjoy his presence. He's has talent no doubt, but it's the man about him that everyone should get a chance to know. LM”
Logan Mize - Nashville Recording Artist - Logan Mize
“I have shared the stage with many bands over the years and very few of them where able to reach our hard core audience the way Ricky has done. He has found a way to reach the commercial main stream country audience the ultra clique-ish Red Dirt as well as our very anti commercial hardcores. Very few artists can do that's. He speaks to the Outlaws with out alienating or offending the average joe. I can't do that.”
JACKSON TAYLOR Hard Core Honky Tonk Recording Artist - Jackson Taylor and The Sinners
"I've known Ricky for a few years now. I met him at a festival in Kansas. I remember when I heard him for the first time. I was impressed with the energy and classic country sound. Ricky brings a presence and energy to the stage that few bring these days, a true friend and I see nothing but big things to come for Ricky Fugitt."
Phil Hamilton - Academy Of Texas Music Artist - Phil Hamilton - ACADEMY OF TEXAS MUSIC ARTIST
“The W Red Dirt Series Presents Ricky Fugitt Live at The W.
Come see Ricky Fugitt, one of the best Red Dirt Singer/Songwriters around in a rare Midwest full band show! After opening The W 2011 Red Dirt Series for Jason Boland here at The W, Ricky is now poised to headline his own show in the same series right here at The W! If you like true Red Dirt music or you have heard of Red Dirt but don't understand quite what it is, this is the show for you at The W!
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Brian Rodgers - OWNER of THE W in Hutchinson, Ks - THE W
"Ricky in my opinion is the best singer/songwriter in the state of Kansas."
Matt Wilson- President/GM ROCK COUNTY ENTERTAINMENT LLC
Matt Wilson - President and CEO of Rednecks and Red Dirt - Rednecks and Red Dirt Outdoor Concert Series
““Ricky has what it takes to wow a Texas Crowd. His honesty and fun come out in his music. This boy can turn heads and make the waters part. I've had him in Abilene twice and the folks here love him, as do I.”
JB Cloud 2008 Texas Music Awards DJ OF THE YEAR 99.7 FM KBCY Abilene,”
JB CLOUD 99.7FM KBCY ABILENE,TX
