RYAN GRIFFIN

                                                              "Heart To Break" 

                                                              Red Street Records

Red Street Country flagship artist Ryan Griffin has released his latest single.  “Heart To Break” is available on all streaming platforms now.

Written by Adam Hambrick, Ben Stennis, and David Fanning, this is a heart-wrenching anthem of the emotional misery implemented by an unreciprocated love.  Produced by Sam Ellis along with Rascal Flatts’ (and also Red Street CEO) Jay DeMarcus, the tune puts a unique twist on the common country music theme of heartbreak. 

The song opens with a subtle, somber intro, showcasing Ryan’s vocals as he sets the scene of a sad girl at the bar.  Building momentum through the first verse and chorus, the tune kicks in a drum beat and melody through the second verse before dropping the emotional turbulence of a toe-tapping and head-bobbing influence of the breakout chorus.  It’s a sing-along song, no doubt, after the first listen, with the relatable yet sophisticated lyrics resonating long after the track’s conclusion.

It’s a high-quality written song, musically and lyrically, putting the listener in the heart and mind of the woman who is enduring the emotional pain and anguish associated with the after-effects of the end of a relationship.

“Don’t take it personal if she don’t wanna talk

You go to understand that girl has heard it all

She’ll drink the drink you buy and then she’ll walk away

She’s just all out of heart to break”

Griffin’s vocals steal the show here, though.  As the first artist signed to Red Street Country, he has put his face on the map of fast-rising stars in this genre with the industry-backing and undeniable talent to back it up.

Having moved to Nashville to chase his country music dreams at just 17 years of age, Ryan has quickly made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter, and entertainer with unrelenting grit, passion, and talent.  He scored a #1 song as a co-writer on Kelsea Ballerini’s hit “Dibs” and has shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in the genre today, including Lady A and Old Dominion.

“Heart To Break” follows his most recent release, “What I Live For”, as well as his breakout hit from 2022, “Salt, Lime, & Tequila”, which garnered over 22 million lifetime streams and hit #3 on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart. 

(Review Written By: Chad Carlson)

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