I’m writing y’all from a duck hunting trip because I want to fill you in on something happening tonight.
Back in 2014, I went to Florida to try my hand at making original music & songwriting for the first time. This led to a recording deal with a local investor & an artist management deal that I deeply regret. Unfortunately, I signed both deals without any legal representation.
We made 13 songs. Some were ok, most were terrible as I was just learning how to write in general & figuring it all out. I was not the only collaborator, so many of these songs were not my idea nor to my standards. We deemed 5 worthy-enough to make the Stand Alone EP which includes a fan-favorite, “Spin You Around.”
Tonight, those colleagues I parted ways with almost 10 years ago plan to release a “10th Anniversary” edition of Stand Alone against my wishes & include 8 unreleased songs, distributing it with the assistance of my former managers. For months I’ve been exploring every avenue possible to acquire the rights to this old music & keep the quality of my catalog consistent with songs I choose to release & believe in.
It’s gross, greedy & an example of how the dark side of the music business can suck the soul out of artists.
I want you to know this is NOT my new music & I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else. I cringe when I listen to these songs & I’m concerned my fans may mistakenly believe this is a new release by me. I begin recording my next project at the end of February. I’m feeling inspired creatively & super excited to make more music I’m proud of.
In response:
1. I re-recorded “Spin You Around (1/24)” this week in Nashville & it comes out TONIGHT.
Thank you Joey Moi & Bryan Sutton. I did the artwork myself while in the woods duck hunting. Hope you like it, lol.
2. I am donating $100k from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals For The Arts (VLPA) program. I hope young aspiring musicians read this story & know they should never have to give up their creative freedoms for an opportunity in this business.
3. Trust me, when new music is ready, you’ll hear it directly from me.
I’m writing y’all from a duck hunting trip because I want to fill you in on something happening tonight.
Back in 2014, I went to Florida to try my hand at making original music & songwriting for the first time. This led to a recording deal with a local investor & an artist management deal that I deeply regret. Unfortunately, I signed both deals without any legal representation.
We made 13 songs. Some were ok, most were terrible as I was just learning how to write in general & figuring it all out. I was not the only collaborator, so many of these songs were not my idea nor to my standards. We deemed 5 worthy-enough to make the Stand Alone EP which includes a fan-favorite, “Spin You Around.”
Tonight, those colleagues I parted ways with almost 10 years ago plan to release a “10th Anniversary” edition of Stand Alone against my wishes & include 8 unreleased songs, distributing it with the assistance of my former managers. For months I’ve been exploring every avenue possible to acquire the rights to this old music & keep the quality of my catalog consistent with songs I choose to release & believe in.
It’s gross, greedy & an example of how the dark side of the music business can suck the soul out of artists.
I want you to know this is NOT my new music & I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else. I cringe when I listen to these songs & I’m concerned my fans may mistakenly believe this is a new release by me. I begin recording my next project at the end of February. I’m feeling inspired creatively & super excited to make more music I’m proud of.
In response:
1. I re-recorded “Spin You Around (1/24)” this week in Nashville & it comes out TONIGHT.
Thank you Joey Moi & Bryan Sutton. I did the artwork myself while in the woods duck hunting. Hope you like it, lol.
2. I am donating $100k from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals For The Arts (VLPA) program. I hope young aspiring musicians read this story & know they should never have to give up their creative freedoms for an opportunity in this business.
3. Trust me, when new music is ready, you’ll hear it directly from me.
Found a friend at BNA
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
Played 98 Braves in front of some actual 98 Braves and about 80 thousand other damn fine people. Thank you Atlanta for a weekend I won’t be forgetting no time soon
📷: @davidnlehr & @matthewpaskert Truist Park
I guess
Big Tourist Guy Big Ben
Chasing a different kind of bird…for now
2023 recap reel.
A year of some valley lows, and some mountaintop highs. But a year that I will forever hold dear. Thank yall for being so good to me, for allowing me to create with freedom, and for showing up on the road with the best energy I’ve ever seen. Lets do it again in 24
🎥: @davidnlehr
Far from lonesome in the Lone Star State. Thank you Austin and Houston for 2 extremely memorable nights.
🎥: @davidnlehr Texas
Voila, Wallen. The Ryl Story behind my haircut w @calebpressley
ATL showed out for a southern boy. Thank you
📷: @davidnlehr Truist Park
Still ain’t forgot em
You’ll find yourself in #ThisBar Nashville, Tennessee
@fieldandstream Born in 1871. Reborn in 2024.
There’s nothin’ I love more than being with friends around a campfire, on a boat or in a deer stand – and Field & Stream represents all of those to me. Being part of its future is incredible and we want to keep bringing people together outdoors, makin’ memories, for generations to come. – MW
