Bio

Rick Ferrell

 Rick Ferrell's music is a Kaleidoscope of imagination and talent. To describe Rick’s music with just a few adjectives is an impossible task because it approaches your senses from so many directions. 

Originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Rick moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music, and it didn't take long before he was drawing attention from all the major record labels in town. He soon signed a deal with Steven Spielberg’s company “Dreamworks “ TM and began recording a solo album with legendary record producer James Stroud. Having 2 singles "The Girls Got It Going On" and "Different Point Of View" from his debut album "Different Point Of View" chart on Billboards country music chart.

 

In 2005 Ferrell formed the duo "Bluefield" with fellow singer/songwriter Jennifer Hicks and recorded and album with grammy award winning Gary Pascoza (the Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss) which also featured the talented Chris Thile playing mandolin on every track. In 2008-09 Bluefield would have 3 songs "Butterfly", "Drive Away" and "Ready To Love You Now" chart on the Billboard country music chart.

 

As a song writer Rick has been equally successful in his endeavors. Superstar Tim McGraw struck gold when he chose to record Rick’s song titled “Something Like That” (aka The BBQ Stain Song) and took it to #1 on the Billboard chart for 5 weeks in a row. The song continues to be a main stay on radio stations world wide. In fact, at the end of 2009 "Something Like That" would emerge as the most played song of the decade in any genre of music. Soon after Martina McBride flew up the charts with Rick’s power ballad “Where Would You Be” Because of his versatility, Rick has had his songs recorded by a wide range of artists…from classic country artist like Earl Thomas Conley and Eddie Raven to contemporary artist such as Montgomery/Gentry, Julianne Hough, Jason Michael Carroll, and others. When asked about his inspiration Rick replies, “Most of my influences have been singer/songwriters and I feel my style as a singer and performer has always been defined through my songwriting".