BIRGE’S FASTEST-CLIMBING SINGLE TO DATE BREAKS TOP 35 ON BOTH MEDIABASE AND BILLBOARD COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHARTS
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ON THE ROAD THROUGHOUT 2026 AS RADIO MOMENTUM CONTINUES TO BUILD
| NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 4, 2026) – RECORDS Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge brings his powerful collaboration with five-time Entertainer of the Year award-winner Luke Bryan to life with the official “Ride, Ride, Ride” music video out now.WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “RIDE, RIDE, RIDE” HERE Directed by Corey Miller, the performance-driven video unfolds inside a rustic barn washed in natural light. As the camera moves steadily between Birge and Bryan, sunlight streams through the wooden beams – a visual echo of the song’s central promise that even when clouds roll in, the sun always finds its way back. Stripped of flash and distraction, the setting allows the lyrics to take center stage, highlighting the track’s message of grit, growth and barbed-wire toughness. The quiet back-and-forth between the two artists subtly mirrors the song’s passing-down-of-wisdom storyline, reinforcing the idea that sometimes the only way through life’s storms is to saddle up and ride. “Luke brings positive energy and star power to everything he does,” shares Birge. “I was so thankful he agreed to be part of this music video. The grit and the visuals really helped bring the song to life, and I can’t wait for fans to see it.” The excitement around the collaboration extends beyond the screen – “Ride, Ride, Ride” continues to surge up both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts as Birge’s fastest-rising single to date, earning most-added honors at Country radio during its chart debut. Already earning early praise, Country Now calls the track a “soul-stirring, backroads anthem for anyone who’s ever faced hardship and is seeking a dose of resilience and courage to help get them through it,” a sentiment that echoes through every frame of the video. At its core, “Ride, Ride, Ride” is a conversation between artists – a reminder that resilience is learned, earned and passed down. The collaboration bridges experience and ambition in a way that feels both classic and current. The result is a song that resonates just as strongly live as it does on Country radio, further cementing Birge’s ability to craft music that connects beyond a single moment. An electrifying live performer who previously served as direct support for Luke Bryan’s COUNTRY SONG CAME ON TOUR last summer, George Birge continues his momentum on the road. He takes the stage tomorrow night at Fine Line in Minneapolis — the latest stop on his headlining COWBOY SONGS TOUR, which runs through late April. Looking ahead, Birge will also join Darius Rucker on the SONGS OF THE SUMMER TOUR 2026, further cementing his status as one of Country’s fastest-rising live acts. For more information on upcoming dates, visit http://www.georgebirge.com/tour. |
| ABOUT GEORGE BIRGE With a powerhouse run of chart-climbing hits, RECORDS Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge is charging full speed toward Country stardom. After scoring a Country radio No. 1 with the first single he ever released (2024’s “Mind On You”), the Austin native almost instantly repeated that feat with his chart-topping follow-up “Cowboy Songs.” Along with his two back-to-back No. 1s, Birge’s acclaimed catalog now includes his 2023 debut album George Birge: Mind On You as well as standout tracks like “It Won’t Be Long” — a 2025 single which surged to No. 2 on the Country radio charts and cracked the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. With 217 million global streams to date, he’s recently hit major milestones like making his TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and garnering a nomination at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. As a torchbearer for classic Country storytelling, his timeless musicianship and Texas charm have also earned him praise from the likes of American Songwriter, who declared that “George Birge has a talent for taking a simple concept and turning it into an in-depth song.” With his live experience including serving as direct support on Country superstar Luke Bryan’s COUNTRY SONG CAME ON TOUR in 2025, performing at leading festivals like Stagecoach and Crash My Playa, and touring with heavy-hitters like Dylan Scott and Parker McCollum, Birge is now commanding stages across the U.S on his own COWBOY SONGS TOUR — a highly anticipated headline run that launched in January. ABOUT LUKE BRYAN Luke’s career achievements include 27 billion global streams, 12 million global album sales, and over 48 million track sales worldwide. He has accumulated 130 million digital single units, with 19.5 million album certifications and more than 110 million single certifications. Recognized as one of the most-streamed artists in SoundExchange’s 20-year history, Luke received the Hall of Fame Award. His discography boasts 32 #1 singles, 17 of which he co-wrote, totaling 58 weeks at #1. Luke has hosted the ACM Awards five times and the CMA Awards four times, earning over 50 major music awards, including five Entertainer of the Year titles. His honors also include six CMT Artist of the Year awards, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, and he was the first recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party. Additionally, he has won seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards. He was named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s and recognized as the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck. He received the Artist Humanitarian Award from the Country Radio Broadcasters and the ACM Lifting Lives Award for his dedication to using music to improve lives. Recently, Luke was inducted into the Star Trail of Fame by The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, celebrating his significant influence. The Rodeo fosters agriculture through an annual, family-friendly event that educates, entertains, supports Texas youth, highlights Western heritage, and offers ongoing community educational programs. Luke, and fellow judges Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie, have returned for the 2026 season on ABC’s “American Idol.” |
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