Nashville: Heath Wright of Ricochet & Jason Passmore

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville edition, we are joined by country music artist, Heath Wright of Ricochet and singer/ songwriter,Jason Passmore!

HEATH WRIGHT of RICOCHET

1996 the members of country super group Ricochet watched their debut single, “What Do I Know”, rise to the Top 5 earning the band the honor of the highest charting debut single of the year. The follow up single release, “Daddy’s Money”, became an immediate across the board hit, rising to #1 on the Radio & Records Country Singles Chart, the Gavin Country Singles Chart and the Billboard Country Singles Chart (where it stayed #1 for two consecutive weeks). The band’s distinctive musical style and intricate harmonies earned them the recognition as one of the most popular vocal groups in country music, a mantle they still wear today

Now, more than fifteen years later, “The Hardest Working Band In Country Music” is still going strong. The band continues to create great country music, sung with the distinctive harmonies that are their hallmark. They log thousands of miles on the road each year thrilling audiences of all ages across the United States and abroad.

• Ricochet’s debut single, “What Do I Know”, was the highest charting debut single of 1996 rising to #3 in R&R and #5 in Billboard. The follow up release, “Daddy’s Money”, was #1 in R&R, Billboard, Gavin and Country Network.

• Recognized as one of Country Music’s hardest working groups, Ricochet has performed thousands of shows over the past 15+ years and they continue to perform to sold out venues all over North America.

• Ricochet is the only the only country artist to ever chart our National Anthem and is in constant demand to perform it live. They have performed the anthem for our men and women in uniform, at NASCAR Sprint Cup Events, at Major League Baseball Events, at National Football League Events, at National Hockey League Events, at PBR and PRCA Professional Rodeo Events and others national events.

• Ricochet has headlined 2 USO Tours: Operation Season’s Greetings 2000 to Japan and Korea, and Operation Season’s Greetings 2001 which took the group to Spain, Sicily, Germany, Macedonia, Turkey, and Portugal to perform for the men and women of our Armed Services.

JASON PASSMORE 

Jason grew up in Franklin, NC stepping on the stage with his dad at the age of 5 years old. Hard work and dedication were the foundation that he was raised on and that translated on and off stage throughout his life. Through his determination to carry on his father’s legacy and put a stamp on the world with his own, he hit the ground, full steam ahead writing and performing his own music. Jason blends country, rock and blues together to present the world with his own unique style of music. 

This has brought him national and global accolades winning awards and nominations as well as an invitation to host including 2024 International Red Carpet Awards Show (Host and nominee, Holland), Nominated EP of the Year (2023 Josie Music Awards, Nashville, TN) and Best of Original Country Pop Artist (2023 Fair Play Country Music, International Red Carpet Awards Show, Holland) most recently. 

Jason has had the privilege to share stages with Easton Corbin, Aaron Tippin, Moonshine Bandits, Jesse James from Jackyl, Scotty Austin from Saving Abel, and Tracy Lawrence as well as an official after party for Firehouse. Jason always has a song and a smile for everyone he meets and enjoys being able to perform a multitude of genres while staying true to each one. This provides a show that is unmatched and allows his audience to enjoy a wide variety of music in each show.