Friday, October 16

Originally from Oklahoma. Zach Ray got his start singing on the stage at his home church in Blanchard. Raised on Country music and Jesus, you’ll find his songs focus on the important things in his life, God, family, and life in general.

Zach started piano lessons at the age of 9, and from then on, there was no stopping. He took guitar lessons under the instruction of Joe Settlemires. From what he learned there, he was able to pick up the banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. In high school he started singing and performing at the Rodeo Opry in Oklahoma City, OK.

After high school, he was recruited to play football at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK and was also on scholarship singing for the University Chorale. He was also in 3 different bands during that time.

Currently, he is living in Nashville with his wife, Brittney. He released his first EP at the end of 2019, and just released a brand new single “Two Trees” in January of 2022.  He plans on releasing one single a month until May, so stay tuned and be sure to follow along on his social media pages and his website! 

Hudson Valley is a female-fronted band rooted in country vocals with a rock-infused sound, delivered with a healthy dash of sass, like only lead singer Sarah Owens can. After landing in Nashville in 2018 from her home state of New York, Owens hit the ground running with a group of musical kindred spirits. With Richie Owens on drums, Andrew Kosek on bass, & Matthew Farinelli on guitar, the foursome combined their influences in the rock & country music genres to create a sound that is authentically & uniquely Hudson Valley.

In May of 2019, Hudson Valley’s EP “Seven” debuted at #17 on the iTunes Country Album Chart. The debut single “Can’t Have Nothin’ Nice” garnered the band their first taste of Country Radio after being picked up by Radio Disney Country. Their single “(Unmistakable Signs of a) Bad Boyfriend” grew in popularity all the way up to #41 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart in 2020.

In early 2021 Hudson Valley’s “Right Place Now” made its country radio debut surpassing their previous radio release and sitting at #39 on the chart already. “After their EP ‘Seven’ I wasn’t sure how they could improve on that effort but “Right Place Now” did just that! Sarah Owens’ vocal talent is undeniable.”[Undiscovered Nashville] You can catch Hudson Valley playing Ole Red almost every week. Be sure to follow @OfficialHudsonValley on all social media platforms because this group is creating quite a buzz up & down Music Row.