RICH REDMOND: Having So Much Fun... It Should Be Illegal! by Janelle Landauer

The name Rich Redmond might not be familiar to everyone, yet, but if you like country music, you're bound to have heard him playing on some of your favorite songs or even out on the road with Jason Aldean.  In February 1997, Redmond auditioned for Trisha Yearwood, Deana Carter and Barbara Mandrell - all of whom were impressed with Redmond, but were hesitant to hire him because he was based in Dallas and not Nashville. "That was the catalyst for my move to Nashville in March of 97'," notes Redmond. "I gave my Dallas based band 2 weeks notice, packed up my drums and my little black cat and drove boldly into the night! Redmond's first gig was with the country.... Read full article
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