If there was ever a time that country music needed a duo like The Dryes, it’s now. Since launching their career in 2018, The Dryes (husband and wife) have caught the attention of USA Today, Rolling Stone, People, American Songwriter, Billboard, among others, and have gained thousands of fans and followers along the way.
In addition to their own touring schedule in 2025, the pair will perform in Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a show co-produced by Dolly herself. This show is on tour across the country. Recognized by Country Living Magazine as “The new hot country duo to watch” after premiering on Season 22 of NBC’s The Voice (Team Blake), The Dryes have accumulated over 12 million global streams. They also made their debuts with CMA Fest and Carolina Country Music Festival captivating a crowd of 35K. Their sassy single “Dolly Would” and their soulful “House on Fire” both achieved the remarkable feat of reaching #1 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown by fan voting.
The Dryes have toured with Jo Dee Messina as direct support on her national “Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour”. While on the road, The Dryes secured a summer partnership with Cheerwine, and Derek landed a spot as an official PRS Guitars artist. Their latest two EPs, “Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs” and “Dear Heart”, show the full spectrum of who they are. If Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs is the Saturday night, then Dear Heart is the Sunday morning. Their summer single “daydrinkin’” charted on iTunes release day and has garnered over 5 million views across social media. With an exciting year in play, there is no stopping this pair.