Biography

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Rudy made a name for himself nationally as part of "Team Blake" (Shelton) on NBC's The Voice and caught the attention of many mainstream artists, including Steven Tyler. Rudy's talents even merited world renowned Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Hank Williams III, 4-time Grammy winner Lil Joe (y La Familia), Michael Madsen (co-star of Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight), and others performing on his debut album, "Makin' My Way."

As a Visalia, CA, native, he is of Navajo descent and was influenced by the Bakersfield sound, due to a residency playing alongside Buck Owens at his Crystal Palace. Citing Owens and Merle Haggard as his greatest influences, Parris feels fortunate to have been mentored by the masters. "I learned from Buck that I just need to be me," Parris says. "Buck played his music, had fun, and joked around. He instilled in me a sense of freedom to be myself." Carrying the Bakersfield torch is important to Parris, which is why his producer, Jim Ervin, chose to record the album at Capitol Records "Studio B"(the same room where both Owens and Haggard recorded their hits).

Rudy continues to expand his fan base, staying busy as an in-demand live draw, having performed as a solo artist with some of the biggest names in music, including Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr., Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Brown, Buck Owens, as well as touring with Hank Williams III.

1. Party Out Back (3:04)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600033
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Slide Guitar-Michael Lee Firkins; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; Banjo, Violin-Wanda Vick; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

2. Cowboy Cry (3:05)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600034
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; Violin-Wanda Vick; B3, Piano-Jim Cox; Percussion-Pete Korpela

3. What Is A Cowboy? (feat. Michael Madsen) (0:51)
Songwriters: Michael Madsen, James K. Ervin
Publisher: New Entity Music (ASCAP)
ISRC: USH6Z1600035
Narration-Michael Madsen

4. Makin’ My Way (feat. Hank 3, Michael Madsen, & Little Joe) (4:19)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600036
Drums-Chad Smith; Bass-Pat Vegas; Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Additional Electric Guitar-Pete Anderson; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; Additional Pedal Steel-Paul Dobbs; Violin-Wanda Vick; B3, Rhodes-Jim Cox; Percussion-Pete Korpela; Accordion-Fortino Reyna; Claps-Rudy Parris, Abel Parris, Anthony Leddy, Jacob Barber, Rick Clevenger, Tony Mayn, Ed Oehlert; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower, Abel Paris; Hank 3 appears courtesy of Hank 3 Records

5. Angels Can Fly (2:38)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600037
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass-Michael Ferenci; Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; Violin-Wanda Vick; Piano-Jim Ervin; B3-Jim Cox; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

6. Miles Away (2:54)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600038
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Mandolin-Rudy Parris; Slide Guitar-Michael Lee Firkins; B3, Wurlitzer-Ed Roth; BG Vocals-Rudy Parris

7. Mini Van (2:57)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600039
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Additional Guitar-Michael Lee Firkins; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; B3, Piano, Rhodes-Jim Cox; Percussion-Pete Korpela; Claps-Rudy Parris, Abel Parris, Anthony Leddy, Jacob Barber, Rick Clevenger, Tony Mayn, Ed Oehlert; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

8. Zombies Dressed In Abercrombie (3:13)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600040
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Slide Guitar-Michael Lee Firkins; B3, Wurlitzer-Ed Roth; Percussion-Pete Korpela; BG Vocals-Rudy Parris, Abel Parris

9. If I Could Only Have You (3:29)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600041
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars-Rudy Parris; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; Violin-Wanda Vick; Additional Violin-Jim Ferris; B3, Piano-Jim Cox; Percussion-Pete Korpela; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

10. Forgiveness (feat. Michael Madsen) (1:03)
Songwriters: Michael Madsen, Rudy Parris
Publisher: New Entity Music (ASCAP), BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600042
Narration-Michael Madsen, Acoustic Guitars & Mandolin-Rudy Parris

11. My Halo (3:04)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600043
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric
Guitars-Rudy Parris; Additional Guitars-Pete Anderson; Pedal Steel-Cowboy Eddie Long; Violin-Wanda Vick; B3, Piano-Ed Roth; Percussion-Pete Korpela; BG Vocals-Rudy Parris

12. Sho Is Fine (3:28)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600044
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Mandolin-Rudy Parris; Additional Electric Guitar-Pete Anderson; Violin-Wanda Vick; B3, Piano, Wurlitzer-Jim Cox; Percussion-Pete Korpela; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

13. Swamp Cooler (3:00)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600045
Drums-Abel Parris; Bass, Guitars-Rudy Parris; Slide Guitar-Michael Lee Firkins; B3-Ed Roth; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

14. Down The Road (3:26)
Songwriter: Rudy Parris
Publisher: BB Ray Hag (SESAC)
ISRC: USH6Z1600046
Drums-Chad Smith; Bass, Acoustic Guitar-Rudy Parris; Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin, Violin-Wanda Vick; B3, Rhodes-Jim Cox; Percussion-Pete Korpela; BG Vocals-Wes Hightower

Produced by: Jim Ervin for L.A. Entertainment, Inc. and Rudy Parris
Mixed by: David Dominguez and Jim Ervin
Engineered by: David Dominguez
Assistant Engineers: Jake Gorski, Joe Napolitano, Charlie Paakkari
Recorded at: Capitol Studios and Warrior Records
Mastered by: Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Album cover photo by: Melanie Nelson
Artwork Layout by: Rebecca Roe

Rudy Parris Thanks:  Jim Ervin & Warrior Records, Halo Innovations Management, DNA Guitars, ESP Guitars, Bisceglia Guitars, Mostert Marketing, Clayton Picks, Gravity Picks, Sebago Sound, Maxon Pedals, Damage Inc., Dean Markley, Roar USA, Tonepros, David Allen Pickups, B Band, Blaze Guitars, Whirlwind Cables, The Voice, SEAC Anytime Fitness, Chris Johnson, Thanks to all my family, friends, fans, Special thanks to my brother Abel Parrisfor being by my side through this wild ride, I love you brother!, and thank you to my lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Warrior Records Thanks:  Jenny Ervin, Rebecca Roe, Rande Volpert, and David Aronzon; Jacob Barber; Hank Williams III, Michael Madsen, Little Joe, and all of the talented musicians who participated in the album; Jordan Zucker; Capitol Studios’ Paula Salvatore, Mark Moreno, and Jennifer Sloatman; Bad Cat Tube Amplifiers' John "Orange" Thompson, Hollywood Studio Rentals' Chris Johnson; Peluso Microphone Lab; Steven Slate & Fabrice Gabriel for creating great products; and Michael Rand at Popular Music Agency.

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