Ray may be new to the world of country music as a solo artist, but this singer/songwriter is far from new within the industry. As a former member of McBride & The Ride, Herndon already has eight country chart hits including four Top 10 songs. He is the longtime guitarist for Lyle Lovett and the co-writer behind the Kenny Chesney hit “Me and You.” It’s no wonder why he titled his debut solo album Livin’ The Dream.
Throughout the five years of the McBride & The Ride trio, Herndon honed in on his songwriting and realized how important it was. “I always grew up a player, singer and performer,” Herndon states. “Of course I loved songs, but for some reason growing up I didn’t think about where they came from. It became very apparent to me how important it was to have your own songs.”
Over the years, several artists have cut Herndon’s songs such as Kenny Chesney, Aaron Tippin, Lee Greenwood, Linda Davis, Sonya Isaacs, and McBride & The Ride.
Ray Herndon knows that he’s been livin’ the dream for a long time, and for a long time to come. “I’ve gained a lot of experience over the years from not actually being in the hot seat myself as a front man,” says Herndon. “I think going in knowing what to expect at this point in my life is better for me than when I was 19years old. I’m just a believer that things happen when they’re supposed to and when you’re ready. I feel that now it’s my turn.”
Jon Michaels
Jon’s songs, from the outrageously clever “Check Please”, to the unforgettable “Stones” (destine to be a classic) recorded by Tracy Lawrence and Ty Herndon, show a range of colors and emotions rarely found on Music Row or anywhere else. Speaking of anywhere else, a feisty Philadelphia TV show hostess named Christina Pirello heard Jon play his music one night at the Bluebird Café and invited him to perform on Christina Cooks, her natural foods cooking program on PBS. Christina, who overcame the crippling disease of Leukemia (in large part through a regimen of healthy eating), says: After lots of cooking, I wrap up the show with singer/songwriter Jon Michaels joining me right in my kitchen, playing his inspiring and heartfelt original songs, while I cook. Together, we create a celebration of life, love, health and of course, great food. It doesnt get sweeter, with no sugar added. The response was so overwhelming that Christina invited Jon to sing on every episode. The show is carried by over 150 PBS affiliates and has introduced Jon’s music and warm personality to a coast to coast audience. In early 2005, Whole Foods Market teamed up with Christina Cooks for a live cooking show called Christina Cooks Live at Whole Foods Market and asked Jon to be the Paul Shafer of the show. Michaels said, “So now Im on PBS and Comcast Network up and down the East Coast. All this for a song!”
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Ray may be new to the world of country music as a solo artist, but this singer/songwriter is far from new within the industry. As a former member of McBride & The Ride, Herndon already has eight country chart hits including four Top 10 songs. He is the longtime guitarist for Lyle Lovett and the co-writer behind the Kenny Chesney hit “Me and You.” It’s no wonder why he titled his debut solo album Livin’ The Dream.
Jon’s songs, from the outrageously clever “Check Please”, to the unforgettable “Stones” (destine to be a classic) recorded by Tracy Lawrence and Ty Herndon, show a range of colors and emotions rarely found on Music Row or anywhere else. Speaking of anywhere else, a feisty Philadelphia TV show hostess named Christina Pirello heard Jon play his music one night at the Bluebird Café and invited him to perform on Christina Cooks, her natural foods cooking program on PBS. Christina, who overcame the crippling disease of Leukemia (in large part through a regimen of healthy eating), says: After lots of cooking, I wrap up the show with singer/songwriter Jon Michaels joining me right in my kitchen, playing his inspiring and heartfelt original songs, while I cook. Together, we create a celebration of life, love, health and of course, great food. It doesnt get sweeter, with no sugar added. The response was so overwhelming that Christina invited Jon to sing on every episode. The show is carried by over 150 PBS affiliates and has introduced Jon’s music and warm personality to a coast to coast audience. In early 2005, Whole Foods Market teamed up with Christina Cooks for a live cooking show called Christina Cooks Live at Whole Foods Market and asked Jon to be the Paul Shafer of the show. Michaels said, “So now Im on PBS and Comcast Network up and down the East Coast. All this for a song!”
