Rockie Lynne
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Rockie Lynn Rash is an American country music
artist, known professionally as Rockie Lynne. He was signed to Universal South Records in late 2005, releasing his self-titled debut album in early 2006. This album produced three singles on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs
charts, including the #29-peaking "Lipstick". After exiting Universal South's roster in 2007, he signed to Robbins Nashville, where in 2008 he charted his fourth single, "I Can't Believe It's Me".
. His family was composed of Southern Baptists. At age twelve, Lynne bought a guitar from his uncle, as well as a record player and records from Jimi Hendrix
and Kiss
, which he listened to in the closet. He later played at the jazz ensemble in his high school
and went on to perform in local bands.
He later enrolled in the United States Army
, and served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division while stationed in Fort Bragg
in North Carolina. After ending his term in the Army, Lynne attended the Guitar Institute of Technology on the GI bill, before moving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
where he worked with a local musician named Mike Shane. He followed Shane to Nashville, Tennessee
in the early 1990s, where he worked as a backing musician for The McCarters
and Merle Haggard
's son, Noel Haggard
. Wanting to perform his own music, Lynne began recording on his own, issuing his own material and eventually moving to Coon Rapids, Minnesota
. Later he moved back to Nashville and started a new musical career. He was eventually discovered by a representative of Warner Music Group
, who recommended him to Universal South Records.
country singles charts. It was the first single from his self-titled debut album, which was released in May 2006 via Universal South. The album's other two singles — "Do We Still" and "More" — both missed the Top 40, peaking at #46 and #48 respectively, and he exited the label by 2007. An independent album, Twilight, followed in February 2007.
In late 2007, he became the first artist signed to Robbins Nashville, a newly established independent label founded by New York
-based Robbins Entertainment. He charted for the fourth time with the #49 "I Can't Believe It's Me" in 2008.
Lynne also performed during Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty
Rally for the Republic event.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist, known professionally as Rockie Lynne. He was signed to Universal South Records in late 2005, releasing his self-titled debut album in early 2006. This album produced three singles on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts, including the #29-peaking "Lipstick". After exiting Universal South's roster in 2007, he signed to Robbins Nashville, where in 2008 he charted his fourth single, "I Can't Believe It's Me".
Biography
Rockie Lynne Rash was adopted in Statesville, North CarolinaStatesville, North Carolina
Statesville is a city located in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States and was named an All-America City in 1997 and 2009. The population was 24,633 at the 2010 census...
. His family was composed of Southern Baptists. At age twelve, Lynne bought a guitar from his uncle, as well as a record player and records from Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
and Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
, which he listened to in the closet. He later played at the jazz ensemble in his high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
and went on to perform in local bands.
He later enrolled in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
, and served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division while stationed in Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg (North Carolina)
Fort Bragg is a major United States Army installation, in Cumberland and Hoke counties, North Carolina, U.S., mostly in Fayetteville but also partly in the town of Spring Lake. It was also a census-designated place in the 2010 census and had a population of 39,457. The fort is named for Confederate...
in North Carolina. After ending his term in the Army, Lynne attended the Guitar Institute of Technology on the GI bill, before moving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina. It is considered to be a major tourist destination in the...
where he worked with a local musician named Mike Shane. He followed Shane to Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
in the early 1990s, where he worked as a backing musician for The McCarters
The McCarters
The McCarters was an American country music trio composed of Jennifer McCarter and her sisters Lisa and Teresa , who are twins. The trio was signed to Warner Bros...
and Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
's son, Noel Haggard
Noel Haggard
Noel Lee Haggard is an American country music artist.Haggard is the son of country music legend Merle Haggard. He was signed to a recording deal with Atlantic Records and released his debut album, One Lifetime, in 1997...
. Wanting to perform his own music, Lynne began recording on his own, issuing his own material and eventually moving to Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 61,627 people, 22,578 households, and 16,572 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,718.1 people per square mile . There were 22,828 housing units at an average density of 1,007.2 per square mile...
. Later he moved back to Nashville and started a new musical career. He was eventually discovered by a representative of Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
, who recommended him to Universal South Records.
Musical career
He signed to Universal South Records in 2005, releasing his debut single "Lipstick" late that year under the name Rockie Lynne. This song became his first chart single, reaching as high as #29 on the BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country singles charts. It was the first single from his self-titled debut album, which was released in May 2006 via Universal South. The album's other two singles — "Do We Still" and "More" — both missed the Top 40, peaking at #46 and #48 respectively, and he exited the label by 2007. An independent album, Twilight, followed in February 2007.
In late 2007, he became the first artist signed to Robbins Nashville, a newly established independent label founded by New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
-based Robbins Entertainment. He charted for the fourth time with the #49 "I Can't Believe It's Me" in 2008.
Lynne also performed during Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty
Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty
Campaign for Liberty is a political organization founded by twelve-term United States Congressman Ron Paul. The Campaign for Liberty focuses on educating elected officials and the general public about constitutional issues, and currently provides a membership program. Its legal status is that of a...
Rally for the Republic event.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US Country |
US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| Rockie Lynne Rockie Lynne (album) Rockie Lynne is the self-titled debut album of American country music singer Rockie Lynne. The album was released on May 2, 2006 via Universal South Records. It includes three chart singles in "Lipstick", "Do We Still" and "More", all of which charted on the Billboard country charts... |
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29 | 163 | 4 | |||||
| Twilight |
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| Songs for Soldiers |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
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| 2005 | "Lipstick" | 29 | Rockie Lynne |
| 2006 | "Do We Still" | 46 | |
| 2007 | "More" | 48 | |
| 2008 | "I Can't Believe It's Me" | 49 | Non-album song |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Lipstick" | Trey Fanjoy Trey Fanjoy Trey Fanjoy is a country music and pop music video director. Fanjoy has directed over 150 major label music videos. Her videos have appeared on CMT, VH-1, GAC, The Nashville Network, CMT Canada, and MTV.-Music videos:... |
| "Do We Still" | Stephen Shephard | |