So, Joey + Rory are getting attention in the country community as a major duo, a twosome to be noticed. Following the success of “Cheater, Cheater,” their debut release, they are determined to make 2010 their year!

Already this year Joey + Rory have received accolades from critics and a ACM (Academy of Country Music) nomination for duo of the year. Added to that, they just announced plans to tour with the Zac Brown Band as well as plans for a new studio album. This pair are sure to avoid the sophomore slump!

Set for an early summer release (exact date TBA), the CD is simply titled Album #2 and is produced by legendary, Grammy award-winning producer Carl Jackson who also produced their debut album. That album titled The Life of a Song debuted #10 on the Billboard Country Album Chart and remained on the charts for 50 weeks selling 200,000 copies.

“This is our sophomore album and the title cut is a humorous take on the pressure put on artists when they make their second album,” explains Rory. “Rather than worry about it or avoid it, it’s more our nature to just face it head on, and even find the humor in it.”

Joey + Rory will also have an opening slot on Grammy award-winner Zac Brown Band’s spring “Breaking Southern Ground” tour.

“We’re beyond excited about going on tour with the Zac Brown Band,” says Joey. “Over the last year, we’ve become good friends. They’re the real deal. They don’t compromise. We love that.”

“And although there are differences in our music,” adds Rory. “We’re cut from the same cloth.”  “Probably some ol’ worn out jean material that feels good and has been around a while,” laughs Joey.

Coming off the heels of their success in 2009, Joey+Rory are nominated for a 2010 Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Duo. The award is fan-voted and ballots open on February 26th.  Last year CMT named them one of the Top 10 Artists of 2009 and they garnered a string of nominations including CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, ACM’s Top Vocal Duo Award and CMT Nationwide Insurance ‘On Your Side’ Award.

Joey+Rory’s debut single “Cheater Cheater” was not only their first Top 30 hit at country radio but also became a nationwide Top 10 Dance Club hit. The single peaked at #3 on iTunes Top Country Album Chart with over 400,000 downloads.

For more information on Joey+Rory go to www.joeyandrory.com or www.myspace.com/joeyandrory or www.facebook.com/joeyandrory

Joey + Rory’s U.S. Tour Dates with Zac Brown Band:

March  2             San Diego Sports Arena              San Diego, California
March  3             Dodge Theatre                            Phoenix, Arizona
March  4             Pan American Center                  Las Cruces, New Mexico
March  5             The World Arena                        Colorado Springs, Colorado
March 6              The Rail                                      Salt Lake City, Utah
March 9               Fox Theatre                               Oakland, California
March 10             SJ State Event Center                San Jose, California
March 11             Arco Arena                               Sacramento, California
March 12             Gibson Amphitheatre                 Los Angeles, California
March 13             The Joint                                   Las Vegas, Nevada
March 17             Arlington Theatre                       Santa Barbara, California
March 18             Rabobank Arena                       Bakersfield, California
March 19             Redding Convention Ctr.      Redding, California (SOLD OUT)
March 20             Armory Auditorium                   Salem, Oregon
March 21             Comcast Arena                         Everett, Washington

Tags: ACM, cheater cheater, joey + rory, zac brown band

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