James Barker Band is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. Made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Connor Stephen (drums), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals) and Bobby Martin (bass), their big break came in 2015 at the Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, where their raw talent and undeniable charm earned them the top prize. That victory was a launchpad, leading to a record deal with Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company, and the release of their breakout single, "Lawn Chair Lazy," in 2017. The laid-back anthem quickly gained traction and earned Platinum certification, but it was just the beginning. Their subsequent singles have also earned vast achievements and acclaim. Fueled by friendship, grit, and a shared love for storytelling, the band has gone from local dive bars to headlining stages across North America and Europe, amassing over 295 million global streams, 12 Gold and Platinum certifications, and the unwavering devotion of fans along the way. Their bustling catalogue has seen a string of successful tracks earning them vast achievements and acclaim including multiple No. 1 Canadian country radio hits, a Billboard Canada Country Chart No.1, several CCMA including ‘Group or Duo of the Year’ 3 years in a row, CMAO awards and a JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year. But beyond their record-breaking metrics and awards, James Barker Band's magic lies in their connection, to each other, to their roots, and to the fans who see themselves in their songs. Every note they play is a tribute to the small towns that raised them, the families that support them, and the communities that keep showing up to cheer them on. With their grounded ethos, infectious energy, and heartfelt storytelling, James Barker Band has made it clear: they're not just chasing dreams, they're sharing them. As they continue their rise in Canada, Nashville, and beyond, the band remains the same four humble friends who started it all, proof that sometimes, the best stories come from the simplest beginnings. With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing its steadfast ascent in Canada, Nashville and beyond as they reunite with their home country label Universal Music Canada and gear up for a year of new music. “You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” went to #1 at country radio, and currently sits at over 10M streams globally. Social views are over 25M across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and Snapchat. They are, in a way, still just getting started. James Barker Band, a good time, every time. James Barker Band’s sophomore album ‘One Of Us’ is available everywhere now.

Tyler Rich has spent most of his life surrounded by music. While the Yuba City native grew up listening to country with his mother in their small farming community in Northern California, his uncle instilled apassion for music. At every family party, Tyler’s Uncle Tim brought aguitar and played alongside his college friends. The country singer-songwriter’s dream from a young age was to learnguitar and play with his uncle. By the time Tyler was 15, that dream came true, and he was “fully jamming with them” and began writing songs. After college, Tyler moved to Los Angeles and connected with songwriter-producer Darrell Brown (Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes) and production and songwriting team The Monsters & Strangerz. For three months, he wrote songs,and The Monsters & Strangerz critiqued them. “It was one of the most useful moments of my entire musical journey,” Tyler says of their mentorship. Through The Monsters & Strangerz, Tyler connected with another group of songwriter-producers. When the team asked about the music he wanted to make, Tyler explained that he grew up playing, loving, and listening to country with his mom. For the first time in his career, the songs he was writing were acoustic, guitar-driven. The team decided to record three songs, and the first Tyler released as a solo artist was “Radio.” The nostalgic breakup song’s success led to opening slots for Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay, and Sam Hunt. Soon, Nashville came calling, and Tyler relocated to Music City in 2015. One way to Nashville, life packed up Everything I ever owned coming off of that truck “Whiskey Go Bad” A publishing and record deal came one and a half years later. Along the way, Tyler notched three No. 1 hits on SiriusXM’s The Highway from his debut album, Two Thousand Miles, and amassed over half a billion global streams. Those No. 1 singles–RIAA gold-certified “The Difference” and “Leave Her Wild,” as well as viral hit “Better Than You’re Used To”–put Tyler on the map as an engaging songwriter with a unique country-rock flair. Now an independent artist, Tyler is taking full advantage of his newfound creative freedom, leading up to his sophomore album, Poppy & Iris Deluxe. In March, the singer released “Side A” from his forthcoming 22-song album. Titled Hello California, the 10-track preview includes songs he previously shared with his former label team and received a positive response. He then created a Google form with snippets of 30 songs and crowdsourced fans, family, and friends, and tallied up their favorite 12 songs. The project kicks off with the sunny “Hello California.” With elements of country and rock, “Hello California” blends all of Tyler’s musical influences. Alongside ear-grabbing guitar riffs and infectious woah-oh-oh’s combined with vivid lyrics and his warm vocals, the track is a memorable introduction. Many of the songs throughout the project urge the listener to live in the moment. One track, “Whiskey Go Bad,” Tyler describes as “Dropkick Murphys country.” Tyler has evolved into a bold and driven artist over the past decade since he left California. Now he’s calling the shots on his career and already planning his third album. “I’m having fun playing music again,” he says. “These were all the songs I had been writing about real-life stuff and real things I was going through. We’ve created something that’s so cool and so me.” Tyler’s sophomore album sets the stage for his next chapter as an artist who knows himself and as someone who embraces all life offers. All the while, he inspireslisteners to do the same.