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Ryan and Rory Share Brand New Song “Wasn’t Thinkin'”

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Ryan and Rory share their brand new song, “Wasn’t Thinkin’,” available now, March 6th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Throughout 2025, Ryan and Rory emerged as a talented country duo to look out for. Each song they released this year took them to new heights. Today, the singer-songwriters share their newest song to date. “Wasn’t Thinkin'” is out now.

The high-energy, good-time song is one of the best in their catalog so far. Written by Joey Hyde, Ryan Follesé, and Emma-Lee, the song highlights a wild night out and all the good times spent at a honky tonk. The song captures vivid imagery tat anyone can relate to.

“Yep, the song is about ‘one of those nights,’” says shares Ryan. “‘Wasn’t Thinkin’’ is exactly the point. Sometimes, you don’t need to overthink a good time. Just roll with it!” Rory adds, “Even in the fog of a morning-after hangover. Once you piece together what happened the night before, this song makes you want to run it back again in real life as soon as possible.”

Time and time again, Ryan and Rory prove that they are the real deal. With the talent of seasoned veterans and the fun factor that keeps things fresh, their music is primed to reach country fans everywhere! Make sure to listen to “Wasn’t Thinkin’.”

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Ryan and Rory share brand new song, ‘Wasn’t Thinkin’,” out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Wasn’t Thinkin'” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Ryan and Rory Share Brand New Song “Lawn Chair In The Living Room”

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Ryan and Rory share their brand new single, “Lawn Chair In The Living Room,” available now, November 28th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Throughout 2025, Ryan and Rory have emerged as a talented country duo to look out for. Each song they released this year took them to new heights. Today, the singer-songwriters share their newest song to date. “Lawn Chair In The Living Room” is out now.

Written by Ryan Follesé, Rory John Zak, Andy Albert, Trannie Anderson, and Kevin Bard, “Lawn Chair In The Living Room” is one of Ryan and Rory’s best songs to date. The track paints a picture of what life looks before you meet the person that helps you turn a house into a home. In a clever and fun way, the song brings humor to the landscape of what a house looks like before a touch from a lover. Relatable as ever, Ryan and Rory bring the it factor on this song.

Time and time again, Ryan and Rory prove that they are the real deal. With the talent of seasoned veterans and the fun factor that keeps things fresh, their music is primed to reach country fans everywhere! Make sure to listen to “Lawn Chair In The Living Room.”

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Ryan and Rory share brand new song, “Lawn Chair In The Living Room,” out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Lawn Chair In The Living Room” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (6/20)

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Here are all of the new country songs that you need to know this week. Check-out the full list of incredible new songs that came out this new music Friday.

“6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney’s viral hit, “6 Months Later” is officially out now!

 

“Funny Seeing You Here” – Hudson Westbrook

Hudson Westbrook continues to bring his A-game. “Funny Seeing You Here” is the latest addition to his growing catalog of songs.

 

“End Like This” – Lily Rose

Lily Rose continues to release music that speaks to her talent as both a singer and as a songwriter. “End Like This” is another example of that.

 

“Feminine Energy” – Alexandra Kay

Alexandra Kay shares her brand new song, “Feminine Energy,” adding to her growing catalog of songs.

 

“Normal Day” – Brendan Walter

Newcomer, Brendan Walter mesmerizes fans with his single, “Normal Day,” a true must listen to this week!

 

“Sorryville” – Dylan Marlowe

Dylan Marlowe shares his highly anticipated new song, “Sorryville,” adding to his growing catalog of hits.

 

“And Then Some” – Restless Road

Restless Road brings their A-game to their brand new single, “And Then Some,” out today.

 

“Together Again” – Ryan and Rory ft. Jamey Johnson

Ryan and Rory collaborate with Jamey Johnson on this beautiful new song, “Together Again.”

 

“This Side of Heaven” – Max McNown

Singer-songwriter, Max McNown gives Kansas another taste of his upcoming album with his new song, “This Side of Heaven.”

 

“EASY ON ME” – Graham Barham

Graham Barham continues to create his new song with his brand new song, “EASY ON ME,” out now.

 

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news, announcements and releases.

Check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Ryan and Rory Collaborate with Jamey Johnson on New Song “Together Again”

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Ryan and Rory collaborate with Jamey Johnson on their brand new song, “Together Again,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

We have said it time and time again, there is nothing like country music collaborations! Today incredible rising duo, Ryan and Rory join forces with the legendary, Jamey Johnson in a new collaborative song that is a must listen to. Today, the artists release their brand new song called, “Together Again.”

Ryan and Rory’s beautiful vocals meld together effortlessly throughout the song. Johnson’s voice brings an incredible rasp and grit to the already impressive new song. “Together Again” is an honest and vulnerable song about how it feels to be broken hearted. Filled with incredible imagery and emotive story-telling, the new track showcases the best of all three singers.

Ryan and Rory continue to release songs that speak to their undeniable artistry. “Together Again” is an awesome new song to add to their growing catalog of hits. The addition of Jamey Johnson truly made the song a knockout for all involved! Make sure to listen to “Together Again” and add it to your playlists ASAP!

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Ryan and Rory collaborate with Jamey Johnson on new song, “Together Again,” out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

To keep up with Jamey Johnson, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Together Again” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week

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Here are all of the new country songs that you need to know this week. Check-out the full list of incredible new songs that came out this new music Friday.

“Favorite Country Song” – HARDY

HARDY releases two new songs today, including this fan-favorite, “Favorite Country Song.”

 

“Dreams Don’t Die” – Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll’s song on the hit hit show Fire Country is officially out now.

 

“What’s Mine Is Yours” – Ryan and Rory

Ryan and Rory share their newest song to date with “What’s Mine Is Yours.”

 

“When I Don’t” – Jacob Hackworth

Rising newcomer, Jacob Hackworth shares his new single, “When I Don’t.”

 

“Blink Twice” – Shaboozey with Myles Smith

Shaboozey and Myles Smith join forces for this exciting new collaboration.

 

“American Dream” – Cole Phillips

Cole Phillips shares his debut EP, Steel Toes and Texacoes, which includes new song, “American Dream.”

 

“Boots Off” – Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi releases his newest album, Honkytonk Hollywood out now, including new song, “Boots Off.”

 

“I Mean It” – Austin Snell

Austin Snell shares his new single, “I Mean It,” out now.

 

“Risk It All” – Chase McDaniel

Chase McDaniel releases one of the best songs of his career with “Risk It All.”

 

“Drink With You” – Brett Young

Brett Young continues to share new music, releasing another new song in 2025.

 

“Running Away” – Kolby Cooper

Kolby Cooper shares his newest EP, Love You, Goodnight featuring 14 new songs including, “Running Away.”

 

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news, announcements and releases.

Check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Ryan and Rory Drop New Single “What’s Mine Is Yours”

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Ryan and Rory share their brand new single, “What’s Mine Is Yours,” available now, April 11th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Ryan and Rory continue to bring their best music to the forefront.Today, the duo release their newest song, “What’s Mine Is Yours,” showing fans and the industry alike that they are ready to take the country music world my storm!

Ryan and Rory’s new single, “What’s Mine Is Yours” feels like a fresh take on a romantic love song. Filled with beautiful poetic lyrics and a fun hook and chorus, the duo bring their absolute A-game to the awesome new song. “What’s Mine Is Yours” is one oft he singers’ best songs to date.

“What’s mine is yours // All my midnights wrapped in cotton // Black coffee porch mornings // Yeah baby from the bottom of my heart to the top // of my dresser drawer // All your love is mine // and girl what’s mine is yours”

Time and time again, Ryan and Rory prove that they are the real deal. With the talent of seasoned veterans and the fun factor that keeps things fresh, their music is primed to reach country fans everywhere!

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Ryan and Rory share their new single, “What’s Mine Is Yours,” out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“What’s Mine Is Yours” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Ryan and Rory Share New Song “Truck Stop”

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Ryan and Rory share their brand new song, “Truck Stop,” available now, March 7th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

With their first release of 2025, Ryan and Rory are bringing their best music to the new year! Today, the duo release their newest song, “Truck Stop,” showing fans and the industry alike that they are ready to take the country music world my storm!

While we have loved all of their previous releases, “Truck Stop” feels like the twosome have unlocked a new level. The new song is the perfect blend of country instrumentals, meaningful lyrics, and a fun and catchy beat that you just cannot get enough of. The song feels like nostalgia bottled up with good vibes tired flowing after each and every listen. “Truck Stop” shows off Ryan and Rory’s talent in a way that will make new fans excited to hear more music from them.

“Make a little truck stop // Hotter than the black top // Baby hit the breaks and top the tailgate down // Gonna be a long night burning up them tail lights // That’s the kind of stuck that I’m talking about // What’s a 4×4 even matter anymore // when the whole town’s a parking lot // Let’s make a little truck stop”

Time and time again, Ryan and Rory prove that they are the real deal. With the talent of seasoned veterans and the fun factor that keeps things fresh, their music is primed to take the genre my storm!

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Ryan and Rory share new song, “Truck Stop,” out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Truck Stop” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Ryan and Rory Release New Song “Heaven’s Got A Country Station”

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Ryan and Rory share their brand new song, “Heaven’s Got A Country Station,” available now, December 6th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

There is nothing we love more than introducing fans to new, fresh, and exciting acts in country music! BBR Music Group’s new signees, Ryan and Rory are an act to pay attention to! The singer-songwriters feel like seasoned veterans with their newest release. Their new song, “Heaven’s Got A Country Station” is out today, and it might be their best yet.

Filled with heart and honesty, “Heaven’s Got A Country Station” is a special song. From the moment the duo started teasing it on socials, fans begged for it to be released. The track is a tribute to loved ones lost. Anyone who has ever experienced losing someone they love can surely relate to this beautiful song. Ryan and Rory bring imagery, emotional and a sense of camaraderie to the forefront of this touching song.

“I bet the signals clear as day, where you are now // There ain’t a trace of static way up in them clouds // Since you left I”ve filled dup a book of songs / Bout how I can’t believe your’e gone // Maybe one of these days, one’ll come on”

“Heaven’s Got A Country Station” is a must listen to! The song showcases everything that country music and good, honest story-telling is all about. Ryan and Rory are the real deal, and this song proves it.

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Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Heaven’s Got A Country Station” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Who are Ryan and Rory? The Story Behind Their Journey to Country Music

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Who are Ryan and Rory? The new duo joined us to chat about their journey to country music. Get to know the rising stars here…

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Ryan and Rory // Photo credit: Daniel Brown

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Ryan Follesé & Rory John Zak
Hometown – Ryan – Nashville, Tennessee + Rory – Raleigh, North Carolina
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical Influences – Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Reba
Label – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Current Single – “This Town” (as of date of article 7/29/24)

The Beginning:

This week we shine our spotlight on two rising stars that are not new to the music industry, but are reinventing themselves as a killer duo. Ryan and Rory comprised of Ryan Follesé & Rory John Zak are two talented singer-songwriters that have joined forces to create an incredible new act. We chatted with the rising stars about their journey to country music, their debut EP, and everything in between.

Both Ryan and Rory found music at early ages. Ryan grew up in a musical household in Nashville. “I’ve had kind of quite the journey to be here,” he shared. “Both my parents, Adrian and Keith are both country songwriters and have been for quite a long time, so I grew up in a super musical house, writing stupid little songs from the time that I could talk or sing, and then my first love was country music because I didn’t really know there was another kind of music until I was 8 or 9 years old.”

On the flip side, Rory grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina with a knack for music. “I’ve been back and forth to Nashville for the last ten years now, but my parents figured out from when I was 3 or 4 years old that I was going to be some sort of musician or singer or something. […] Around 13, 14 years old, I started going out and playing clubs and bars and pizza joints around the Carolinas and stuff like that,” he shared. Adding, “I got a call when I was 17 years old from a spot called the Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach and I became their youngest ever, full-time lead singer of the cast and I was there for a good 3 or 4 years, and performed six nights a week, and that was a huge blessing at the time.”

While Rory was performing at the Opry in North Carolina, Ryan was fronting a rock band called Hot Chelle Rae. “Of course, as I got older, I was like I’m going to join a rock band because I’m not going to do what my parents are doing, so I started a rock band,” he shared. “We toured a bunch on that for a long time, we did really well, and of course you always go home, and the music I originally fell in love with is the only thing I can write anymore, and that’s what led us together.”

The Turning Point:

Ryan and Rory’s mutual love of music drew them together. While they both grew up on country music, naming artists like Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, and Tim McGraw as some inspirations, they credit LOCASH for bringing them together initially 8 years ago. “We have to give it to LOCASH man, I met Rory at a LOCASH concert and a family friend of ours mentioned that we should get together, and we’re here, and we could not fit better together,” shared Rory. “We got a picture right in front of the merch booth, and we still have that picture somewhere, we ended up getting reconnected about a year and a half ago.”

The duo also credits small-town Nashville for bringing them together. “We do have a mutual friend and a family-friend of mine who’s someone who used to work with my dad, and she just knows everybody,” began Ryan. “She knew I was trying to do something like this, and I had been working on a small-batch of songs and now the batch is gigantic since we started this thing and go to writing together, but this friend was like if this is what you’re trying to do, you guys should reconnect. It was kind of like that ‘Stepbrothers’ moment. “Did we just become best friends.” And it really did feel like that.”

Ryan and Rory just clicked, and almost immediately started cranking out music together, including their debut single, “Pour Decisions.”

Today:

Flash forward to today Ryan and Rory are ready to take the country world by storm. The duo just released their self-titled debut EP on Friday (7/26), which features six songs in total, including their debut single, “Pour Decisions.” While many artists struggle to narrow down the songs, Ryan and Rory found the process to be easy.

“For us, these six songs raised their hands for us. We have so many songs, but I swear it just wasn’t that hard, and I’m proud to say it wasn’t that hard, which means we did a good job writing them, but they did a good job picking themselves for us,” shared the duo. “Everyone of these connects to some arc or piece of our lives, something we’ve lived, are living, are dreaming of doing or something that’s around the corner, it was just fate.”

Rory added, “It’s only six songs, but these six songs really feel like the rollercoaster you go on when you listen to 12 songs or a full-length album, and you know, we’re in the process of picking the back half right now, and writing for it, and I can’t wait to keep building the story.” 

While all six songs truly speak to their unique blend of artistry, standouts include songs like “This Town” and “Cowboy Cry.” On the latter, the men were inspired by strong and opinionated women in their lives. “I’m married to a very strong, opinionated woman, and it’s one of my favorite qualities about her,” begins Ryan, “and there’s just so many cowboy songs about the guy riding off into the sunset and leaving this girl behind, and that would not be the way it goes in my life with my mom and my wife and all the women that I know, and I just wanted to write it from a different perspective, the cowboy is the cowgirl.” The song came at the eleventh hour, and we are really glad it did!

Ryan and Rory are just getting started, and fans can expect more music coming down the pipeline soon. Make sure to jump on the bandwagon ASAP!

Connect:

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Ryan and Rory’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Ryan and Rory: Self-titled Debut EP – EP Review

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Ryan and Rory share their self-titled debut EP, Ryan and Rory, available now, July 26th, on all streaming platforms. Listen here!

With male duos often serving as a driving force in country music, it’s time for a new pair to emerge. Enter BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s newest duo: Ryan and Rory.

Composed of former Hot Chelle Rae frontman Ryan Follesé and multi-instrumentalist Rory John Zak, the duo is bursting onto the scene with their debut self-titled EP, out now. Raised in Nashville with songwriter parents, Follesé co-wrote five of the EP’s six new songs, exchanging harmonic melodies with Zak in a way that elevates the clever lyrics.

The collection kicks off with the previously-released “Pour Decisions,” a catchy and slick ode to drowning a broken heart in drinks and a rebound. Here, they cleverly turn the phrases “poor decisions” to reflect those alcohol-induced “pour decisions.”

“We both got broken hearts, try to numb it with some sipping // So how’s about we let thе liquor do the heavy lifting // Can only get so far gеtting over them with drinking // The only way to fix it is to make some pour decisions”

Heartbreak, love lost, and drinking tunes dominate the EP with “Drunk and Lonely,” another clear standout. On the swinging, two-stepping jaunt, they’re moving up and moving on, musing that “We go together like drunk and lonely.” Likewise, “The State I’m In” deals with the regret of following a long distance love, only to discover it was for naught. “I ripped my roots right out the ground,” they muse mournfully, “to chase her green eyes.”

“Cowboy Cry” shows the band’s softer side, the acoustic-leaning ballad lamenting a woman who leaves a path of broken cowboy hearts in her wake. She’s a heartbreaker and a pistol that can’t be tamed, and they’ve been burned.

“She’s always got one boot out the door, now you can’t make her stay, make her love you, she don’t stay in love too long, no you can’t rope the wind if you wanted to… She can make a cowboy cry”

The EP ends with the one-two punch of “This Town” and “Thanks Mama.” The former celebrates chasing new dreams with someone special, while the latter is a sparse and sweet celebration of a man’s mother. Co-penned by Follesé, alongside his brother, sister, and father, the song recalls the advice and love that helped shape him into the man he is. “Might’ve been born a sinner, but I was raised by a saint,” The pair harmonize. “For all I am, thanks Mama.”

On their debut EP, Ryan & Rory are introducing themselves as a new duo to keep in mind. Mixing clever lyrics and stunning harmonies with touches of Dan + Shay and hints of Brooks & Dunn, Ryan & Rory are the next heir apparent to the country duo throne.

Ryan and Rory Track List:

  1. Pour Decisions
  2. State I’m In
  3. Cowboy Cry
  4. Drunk and Lonely
  5. This Town
  6. Thanks Mama

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Pour Decisions
  2. Drunk and Lonely
  3. Cowboy Cry
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Ryan and Rory share their self-titled debut EP, out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ryan and Rory releases.

To keep up with Ryan and Rory, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Ryan and Rory EP is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.