Richard Lynch is an American country music artist, who has compiled a long list of country hits and chart toppers in the world of traditional country music.
The sounds of Richard Lynch are reminiscent of the classics that started it all. The same passion and raw truth that fueled the likes of Conway Twitty, Keith Whitley, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Hank Williams is sewn into the fabric of Richard Lynch. In a world of fabricated country stars, Richard Lynch stands out in the crowd as a proud member of the last of a dying breed, the pure country music artist.
His rock solid country roots span 3 decades, it comes up with the sun each morning, and it settles in the music he writes and the songs he sings. The spirit of Richard Lynch is that which is attached to the working man’s soul. It’s real and it’s timeless. It’s country, the way country was meant to be.
Living the life he sings about is what gives Richard Lynch the edge as a singer/songwriter. Richard is a hard working, blue collar man. He is a designer and builder of amazing barns, and as should be expected, he is an American farmer. His everyday life and paying his musical dues by performing at 100’s of events & shows a year, all across the country, is that which shaped him into a one-of-a-kind performer. Richard’s style is true and it carries into his live shows. Much like his music alone, a live performance of the Richard Lynch Band is something you feel. It’s something you carry with you when you walk away. If country music is a gift that sustains in our lives wherever we go, Richard Lynch is the messenger.
Backed by a group of hand selected country musicians, the Richard Lynch Band performs a wide variety of music for the true traditionalist. Ranging from pure country, western swing, rockabilly, outlaw country, and hard driving honky tonk, a Richard Lynch performance will surely warm your country soul.
We sat down with Richard to know more about the life of a country music icon.
Jetsetera: How did you get started as a country music artist?
RL: I was born into country music. My Dad Woody Lynch was a well established true country singer who performed with the likes of Glen Campbell, Porter Wagoner and Bobby Bare. I grew up here that good country music in my home and was on stage with Dad as young as 8 years old. Country music was what my Dad did, it was what I always wanted to do. My Dad is singing on the intro snippets on the first song Daddy’s Radio on my A Better Place album.
What inspires you?
Hearing awesome heart-felt traditional country music.
To date, what is your biggest accomplishment?
Knowing my music is being played. All over the world in more than 32 countries.
Who do you admire in the industry? Anyone you would love to do a collaboration with?
I just got to perform with Wade Hayes and I admire all that he has gone through with beating cancer and he continues to write songs, sing and perform real country music. I would say that was a great honor. Collaborating with Mark Chestnut would be awesome, love his music and style.
Where do we find you next?
It’s Hay time at the farm but I will be performing in Nashville June 10 and at our farm June 11 with Danny Shirley and Confederate Railroad.
