“Keepin' it Country” With Darryl Worley and Andy Griggs

Country music lovers won't want to miss this great night of music. All-American, blue-collar loving singer, Darryl Worley will sing some of his #1 hits like "I Miss My Friend," "Awful, Beautiful Life" and "Have You Forgotten?" He's joined by Andy Griggs with hits like "I'll go Crazy," She's More," "You Won't Ever Be Lonely" and more. Special Guest John Dunnigan.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Montana Narcotics Officers Association.

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Born and raised in southern Tennessee by a Methodist minister and a church-choir mom he describes as a “prayer warrior,” Worley started his musical career at the FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals, under the tutelage of producer/publisher Rick Hall (Mac Davis, Jerry Reed), where he remained for a solid five years. He played clubs almost nightly, honing his stage craft at the same time he was woodshedding his songwriting skills, and as Worley gained confidence, he found his way to Nashville. There, he secured a recording deal in 1999 on the basis of some demo recordings that showcased his authoritative vocals and his understanding of the hard-working country audience.

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Darryl Worley: “I’m a traditionalist,” he proclaims. “I came to Nashville because of mentors and heroes like Merle Haggard and George Jones. I’m sure people hear that until they’re blue in the face, but to me, it’s very true.”

He discovered, however, that the music business didn’t share the depth of his passion for that old-school sound. Numerous voices in Nashville were pushing him to sing more contemporary songs and to co-write more often with well-known composers. The songs from the demo that got him signed were tossed in favor of other material that may have fit the trends, but didn’t quite suit him. So Worley put his foot down.

In the end, Second Wind signals Worley’s return to the national stage after a period of recommitment in his home life. The new music puts an unexpected sonic spin on a familiar voice while reaffirming the uplifting intent that continues unabated throughout his entire body of material. Worley’s always been prepared to walk away if the songs didn’t make a difference, and Second Wind is an apt summation of the values and authenticity that have driven his entire career.

Andy Griggs:

Andy Griggs often says his influences in music are like a pot of gumbo. Growing up in Monroe, LA, he was raised on Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, Waylon, Bill Monroe, hardcore blues, and hardcore rock’n roll, sprinkled with a touch of jazz. He often says, “there is no defining a style of song. As long as there’s soul, it has a place in music.”

Andy Griggs has had 13 singles and 6 Top 10’s on the Billboard country chart, 3 #1’s including Bluegrass #1 Georgia Peach” with Larry Sparks, "You Won't Ever Be Lonely”, "She's More" and he's also had 2 motion picture soundtracks. Andy is one of the greatest at being and adverse country/blues/gospel/bluegrass singer.