About the Artist:
Chris Ryan's music is everything classic country rock is, with lyrics spanning from trucks and guitars to falling in love. He co-writes with longtime songwriting and producing partner, Chris Kirby, and coming off of the success of his latest single, the last year has seen Chris back on the road touring in Canada.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @cryannl
About the Song in the Show:
In episode 3 of Ride, the McMurrays are getting used to life back in the rodeo circuit, as Cash has recently jumped back into the bull-riding ring for the first time in a year. Cash and Missy talk about Austin as Raye Zaragoza's soft, folky track "Wherever You Are" plays; Missy knows Austin saw her as his good luck charm, and it’s clear she’s still holding onto guilt around his passing. Cash knows Missy needs him like she’s been there for him, and he takes the moment to mentally talk her through her upcoming trick ride shoot for Frontier Jeans.
About the Artist:
Raye Zaragoza is a galvanizing presence, a self-assured artist making music to fight for, represent, and celebrate those left too long outside the spotlight. Known for tenacious feminist anthems and fearless protest folk, her stage presence teems with determined morale.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @rayezaragoza
About the Song in the Show:
Later in episode 3, Cash and Isabel get to the gala as Tom Horner’s honky-tonk country track, “You’re Walking and Talking (In My Sleep Again)”, plays. Isabel quizzes Cash on the guests to make sure he knows who is who, and in particular, which guests are rodeo judges that he needs to make an impression on. Cash knows he needs to talk them up if he wants fair consideration and judging during competition, as well as a potential Frontier sponsorship that could help save the ranch.
About the Artist:
A well-seasoned singer, musician, and songwriter/composer from Chattanooga, TN whose career spans three decades, Tom Horner is “right at home” in Jazz, Blues, Country, and Pop styles of music. He played lead guitar with the group Sweetwater in the early 80’s, and shared the stage with a cast of country music legends including BJ Thomas, Donna Fargo, and Reba McIntyre.
About the Song in the Show:
Map of Wyoming’s slower, twangier country track “Hilltop” is played by the band at the barn gala as Cash attempts to win over an important contact – Barbara Sutton, former friend and confidante to Isabel – with a dance. Just then, Missy arrives at the gala with Tuff, and Cash clocks Missy’s entrance right away. We learn that Missy hasn’t been in the barn much since her marriage to Austin under this roof, and it brings back a flood of emotion as Missy tries to focus on the events of the night.
About the Artist:
Map of Wyoming is a San Francisco-based recording project featuring singer/songwriter/guitarist Dale Richard Duncan, guitarist/keyboardist Chris von Sneidern, and drummer John Stuart, all of whom had previously recorded and toured together in the late 80's with jangle-pop cult favorites Flying Color.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @map.of.wyoming
About the Song in the Show:
At the gala, Cash and Missy dance to Dennis Ellsworth's slow, croony country track "Diamonds For Eyes", and it's clear that the two have a bit of growing chemistry and connection. Cash confides in Missy about how he always felt like his brother, Austin, was the golden boy, and he was just the screw up. He's still trying to outrun this feeling and perception, and they're both still grappling with the fact that sometimes, bad things just happen, and they're no one's fault.
About the Artist:
Dennis Ellsworth is a songwriter, performer and producer from Charlottetown, PE. His work bridges a variety of styles, from folk to rock n’ roll to chill electro-pop, and he has 10 albums to his name since 2009. His most recent is a self-produced collection called “Common Senseless”, recorded in his hometown with longtime collaborator, Adam Gallant.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @dennis_ellsworth
About the Artist:
Cree Rider started the americana/country-influenced Cree Rider Family Band with his then-fiancée and now-wife, Cheryl Wilson Rider. Cree Rider Family Band is known for their original compositions, as well as an array of country covers. They have two full-length feature albums.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @creerider
About the Artist:
Dennis Ellsworth is a songwriter, performer and producer from Charlottetown, PE. His work bridges a variety of styles, from folk to rock n’ roll to chill electro-pop, and he has 10 albums to his name since 2009. His most recent is a self-produced collection called “Common Senseless”, recorded in his hometown with longtime collaborator, Adam Gallant.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @dennis_ellsworth
About the Song in the Show:
At the end of episode 3, Cash and Val catch up outside and it’s clear they’ve both had quite the day. Val’s struggling in her new role back at the McMurray ranch, and Cash is recovering from making a scene at the gala. He tells Val how he waltzed with Barbara, sparking an impromptu dance-off between Cash and Val as Matt Teed’s swinging country rock track, “Watcha Thinkin”, plays.
About the Artist:
Matt Teed is a singer-songwriter-recording artist from Toronto, ON. An old soul with an abundance of vibrant energy, Matt draws inspiration from a wide range of genres to elicit the perfect emotion to match any given story. Matt’s dynamic sound is trademarked by an emotion-packed vocal complemented by an instrumental backing loaded to the brim with pop and punch.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @matt.teed
About the Song in the Show:
Throughout episode 3, Missy has been trying to work up the courage to perform her famous, but dangerous, trick ride for the Frontier brand photo shoot. She hasn’t been in the right mental space to do it, but we finally see Missy string up her riding shoes again and get back into the saddle, all set to the tune of Tenille Townes’ inspiring, anthemic country-rock track, “Girl Who Didn’t Care”.
About the Artist:
Tenille Townes is a Canadian country music singer from Grande Prairie, Alberta. In 2011, at the age of 17, she was nominated for a Canadian Country Music Award for Female Artist of the Year. She released her first single with the label, "Somebody's Daughter," in September 2018, and it became her first to chart.
See more from the artist on Instagram: @tenilletownes
