The Dryes Announce Six-Track EP 'Dear Heart' Due May 17
THE DRYES
— ACCLAIMED HUSBAND-WIFE COUNTRY DUO —
ANNOUNCE SIX-TRACK EP
DEAR HEART
DUE MAY 17
A CHRONOLOGICAL COLLECTION OF UNFILTERED STORIES
TO ARRIVE IN THE MIDST OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Above: ‘Dear Heart’ artwork
NASHVILLE, TN (April 17, 2023) — Beloved Nashville duo — The Dryes — have announced their forthcoming six-track EP Dear Heart, slated for release Friday, May 17. Exploring life’s melancholic and pensive experiences, The Dryes share their story in its most raw form, guiding listeners on a journey to fresh perspectives and an energizing sense of hope. “‘Dear Heart’ showcases the last four years of our lives — carrying grief, honest questioning, finding relief in moments of hope, and living with love at the forefront through moments bitter and sweet,” share The Dryes. “Life is short, but it is truly a gift, and ‘Dear Heart’ is about leaning into it all.”
PRE-SAVE DEAR HEART HERE.
Providing fans the first taste of what’s to come, “A Little Longer” — lead single and catalyst track to the project — was released February 23. Shared alongside a scenic official music video set to be included in CMT’s rotation in the coming weeks, the video features a breathtaking sunset and the couple pictured stoic and thoughtful as they harmonize on the grief that comes after great loss and the importance of learning to sit in the dark with someone you love. Described by The Dryes as “an honest take of weathered love” the project’s sophomore single “Beyond Me” followed on March 15 and stands as a heartwarming tribute to the couple's love, which they describe as “beyond ourselves.”
Dear Heart will offer listeners the Sunday morning component to the very Saturday night coded EP of last year’s Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs (September 29, 2023), which featured an energetic, quick witted compilation of life mottos by The Dryes. Characterized by twangy guitar picking and vocals of their signature harmony and moving genuinity, the duo gears up to share the perfect soundtrack for the month of May as it marks the highly important mental health awareness month.
Above: The Dryes; Credit: Sean Hagwell
DEAR HEART TRACKLISTING:
“A Little Longer” (Derek Drye, Katelyn Drye, Mia Fieldes, David Leonard)
“Dear Heart” (Michael Farren, Derek Drye, Katelyn Marks, Tiffany Goss)
“Beyond Me” (Katelyn Drye, Derek Drye, Michael Farren, Kyle Jacobs)
“Beauty Queen” (Katelyn Drye, Michael Farren)
“North Carolina” (Michael Farren, Derek Drye)
“I Believe” (Michael Farren, Derek Drye, Drye, Kelli Johnson)
If there was ever a time that country music needed a duo like The Dryes, it’s now. Since launching their career in 2018, The Dryes — husband and wife Derek and Katelyn — have caught the attention of USA Today, PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, & Billboard, gaining thousands of new fans and followers along the way. Noted by TODAY as a “promising new duo,” the pair have accumulated over 10 million global streams and garnered a 78K social impact. Their sassy single “Dolly Would,” and their alluring, soulful track, “House on Fire,” both achieved the remarkable feat of reaching #1 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown.
In 2023, The Dryes hit the road with Jo Dee Messina as direct support on her national “Heads Carolina, Tails California” Tour. The pair also made their debuts at CMA Fest and the Carolina Country Music Festival, captivating a crowd of 35k fans. While on the road, The Dryes secured a partnership with Cheerwine, and Derek landed a spot as an official PRS Guitars artist.
The Dryes also embarked on their first headlining tour, “Christmas with The Dryes,” further solidifying themselves as a seasoned, leading duo in the country music landscape. As The Dryes gear up to hit the main stages at fairs and festivals this summer, as well as their debut at Live in the Vineyard in Napa Valley this month. Join the #DryeFam @thedryes on all social platforms, and keep up with The Dryes at thedryes.com
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