Tony Reed

Country and Western recording artist and songwriter Tony Reed is Washington..s own home grown performer and rancher. Tony, who at an early age sang with his mother at church functions, is influenced by the unique sounds of Marty Robbins and Jim Reeves as well as Alan Jackson. His portfolio proves that he is on the right track to musical success.In his years as a professional musician, Tony has fronted several Northwest bands including, The Willies, Northwest Stampede, and the Outriders. In 1999 he partnered with singer and songwriter Bruce Coe to form the Outriders, recording their debut CD, Wonderin.. Which Way to Go in 2003. The release of this critically acclaimed CD won them both national and international recognition with hits like the title track and ..Livin.. the Cowboy Life...Although he is relatively a newcomer to the world of western music, Tony..s portfolio is already filled with notable venues which include performances at the Gorge Amphitheatre, Northwest Folklife, Yakima Folklife, Academy of Western Artists (The Gathering) in Dallas and Richardson TX, Saturday Night Longhorn Rodeos, Tucson Western Music Roundup, Springwood Ranch, the Western Music Association Barn Dance, along with the Chris Ledoux Toast & Jam in Albuquerque NM, then also with Mended Heart and the Outriders at the first ever Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering in Ellensburg WA. In 2005 Reed received recognition with the prestigious Laughing Horse Arts Foundation..s Promising Arts Leader Award for his contributions to the arts.These days Tony has plenty to celebrate with the debut of his solo album Rustlers.. Wind. Joe Baker of MTD Radio, Ruidoso, New Mexico, has touted the CD as ..destined to be western music..s album of the year .....This exceptionally talented entertainer is in good company on his first solo venture, with nationally known musicians and singers including Kip Calahan, Bruce Coe, Kevin Fairfield, Rich Riggs, Mike Bruce, John Young and cowboy poet Rusty Feathers who all add to the musical festivities of this powerful western CD.Tony waxes eloquence in his thoughtful acknowledgments on this CD. However, take the time to examine carefully the small print, and the reader will find that Tony..s humor and sensibility are not far behind his musical talent. This fine entertainer is a man who has ..learned that my horse is a much better listener than a bartender...