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"Although I did not have a hand in the production of this record, I am so proud to have this record in the RBR catalog. It truly shows the diversity as well as the heart and soul of Billy. From crafty songwriting to the overall emotion each song puts out, this record is truly a joy."
- Chris Myers - COO, RBR Entertainment


Billy Droze routinely performs all sorts of music, from Bluegrass to traditional and contemporary country to southern rock. It is what he's best known for and what his fans expect. This release (the first for RBR Entertainment), is a testament to his love for contemporary Bluegrass music and hopefully it will allow listeners to feel something or maybe even conjure up a memory that has been suppressed in the back of their mind.

Release Date: 2019

Musicians

Billy Droze: Vocals
Jason Roller: Guitars
Scott Mulvahill: Bass
Andy Leftwich: Fiddle/Mandolin
David Freeman: Mandolin
Mathew Davis: Banjo/Guitar
Lance Droze: Lance Droze
Marija Droze: Background Vocals
Ronnie Bowman: Background Vocals
Don Rigsby: Background Vocals

Engineers

Mix Engineer: Jason Roller at MagicShack Productions
Mastering Engineer: Scott Vestal

Images

Photography: Barbara Potter at Barbara Potter Photography
CD Layout: Barbara Potter at Barbara Potter Photography



1. "Coal Fed Train" (2:37)

Writers: Billy Droze, Ronnie Bowman, Will Hiatt
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Eclipse One Music Group, Sparkinator Publishing

2. "Shadows In The Room" (3:54)

Writers: Billy Droze, Marija Droze, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Eclipse One Publishing, Whenever You’re Around Music, Sony/ATV Countryside, BMI

3. "Chain Gang" (3:01)

Writers: Billy Droze, Ronnie Bowman, Chris Myers
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Eclipse One Music Group, Chris Myers Publishing

4. "When The Time Comes" (3:12)

Writers: Billy Droze, John Scott Sherrill
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Lobo Libre Music

5. "Shackled and Bound" (2:55)

Writers: Billy Droze, Terry Herd, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Sparkinator Publishing, Eclipse One Publishing, Sony/ATV Countryside, Whenever You’re Around Music

6. "Angels Watching Over Me" (3:26)

Writers: Billy Droze, Barry Bales, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Quackhead Music, Sony/ATV Countryside, Whenever You’re Around Music, Eclipse One Publishing

7. "She Broke My Heart In Spanish" (3:56)

Writers: Billy Droze, David Norris
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Norrisongs

8. "If It Wasn't For A Song" (3:43)

Writers: Billy Droze, Bob Minner, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Whenever You’re Around Music, Sony/ATV Songs, Eclipse One Publishing, BMI

9. "That'd Be You - Featuring Tommy Emmanuel" (2:49)

Writers: Billy Droze, Ronnie Bowman, Terry Herd
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Sparkinator Publishing, Eclipse One Publishing - Sony ATV Songs, Whenever You’re Around Music - Sony/ATV Songs, Sony/ATV Countryside - Sony ATV Music Publishing

10. "All Is Well" (2:53)

Writers: Billy Droze, Ronnie Bowman, Terry Herd
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Sparkinator Publishing, Sony/ATV Countryside, Eclipse One Publishing, Whenever You’re Around Music

11. "Free Again - Featuring Shenandoah" (3:35)

Writers: Billy Droze, Lance Droze, ASCAP
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing

12. "Till I Get Home - Featuring The Isaacs" (3:45)

Writers: Billy Droze, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: Different Kind of Crown Publishing, Eclipse One Music Group



Born in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1986, the 10th of 12 children, Billy Ryan Droze grew up in Alabama knowing that music was his life as far back as he can remember. “It’s as if I was inserted with a computer chip that made my life revolve around music.” But the reason is just as likely the influence of his father, Bob Droze, a dedicated country, gospel, and bluegrass musician, even now that he’s in his 80s. Billy was on stage with his dad by the time he was 4 years old, and spent his childhood singing with him everywhere from churches to bluegrass festivals to honky-tonks, developing a passion for traditional country, gospel, and roots music that has influenced him ever since. He learned to play guitar when he was 12, and as a teenager would perform anywhere, anytime, for anyone who would listen, sometimes walking miles down country roads, carrying his guitar, just for the chance to play a few songs.

By the time he was 16, Billy’s dad had moved on to Texas, so he followed him there and spent a year or so playing with his band. Then after rambling around Texas for a while, he decided it was time to move to Nashville, where he’s lived ever since. Continuing to play anywhere he could, and constantly honing his skills as a song smith and musician, Billy steadily expanded his ever-growing fan base, dramatically increased by several tours singing lead for Grammy-winning Shenandoah (using the name Billy Ryan).

Though signed by RCA/Sony BMG as an artist shortly after arriving in Nashville, that never developed into what he’d hoped for, since then Billy has also been a staff writer, with publishing deals that resulted in several good cuts that include “You Never Know” – Darryl Worley, “Free Again” Shenandoah, “That’s Why I Run” Billy Yates (#1 in Europe), “Sunday Clothes” – Randy Kohrs,”Big Pain” – Marty Raybon, “Bottle Was a Bible” – Junior Sisk, “Her Memory Again” (#5 Bluegrass Today Chart) – Flatt Lonesome, “Like I Do” – Jamie O’neil, “I Know Better” (#1 Bluegrass Today Chart) – The Grascals, among others.

In response to a family tragedy and the need for a change of scenery, Billy decided to expand his horizons by booking a thirteen-city, nine-country tour of Eastern Europe to promote his third independent album, “Ready For The Ride.” Extremely well-received by fans and reviewers alike, and earning him three #1 singles on the European Hot Disc charts, this tour also led him to Lithuania where he found his soul mate. And when he returned to the U.S. it was with his new wife, Marija (whose lovely voice blends perfectly with his) and their sons, Nicholas and Timothy. In addition, he has appeared in Country Weekly numerous times, as well as other magazines and Web sites in the US and Europe, and has had 4 major-network country music videos.

At only 35 years of age, Billy Droze has acquired the title of “hit songwriter” and has been touring and making music non-stop for more than a decade. This truly unique artist and highly prolific songwriter, with lyrics that dig deep into the heart of life, melodies and a guitar style that combine his traditional roots with a modern twist that’s all his own, and a voice so beautiful, earthy and sincere that every song gives you goose bumps, is just getting started.

Droze was considered for the prestigious 2018 Grammy Awards along with the IBMA and ICMA Awards. Together with bluegrass superstar Rhonda Vincent he hosted the 2018 ICMA Awards at the historic Grand Ole Opry House. His name is becoming synonymous among folk, Americana, country, and bluegrass listeners alike. Billy is one of the fastest rising stars in roots music of his generation.

Billy has a handful of number one’s, including:

Kentucky Blue #1
Better with time #1 BTC
Haunted by the wind #1 BTC
My Fathers Son #1 Power Source
Coal Fed Train #1 BTC
Chain Gang #1 BTC
Till I Get Home #1 BTGC
When the time comes #1 BTGC

Honorable mentions:
To Whom It May Concern #2 BTC
Raging Rivers #4 BTC