Singer-songwriter Ross Vick may have been born and bred in Texas, but in many ways he’s a throwback to the cool and soulful, lyrically incisive California rock vibe that gave rise to legendary artists like The Eagles and Jackson Browne. So it’s not surprising that his own musical dreams were launched one night in 2003 at the famed Troubadour club in Los Angeles, when a concert by the band Great Big Sea inspired him to leave his successful 25-year career in the toy industry, follow his wife’s advice (“Avoid the morgue. Find a new line of workâ€) and start his own band TrueHeart.
Vick’s dynamic five year, four-album journey as the band’s leader culminates along The Road, the band’s most successful and critically acclaimed recording to date. Produced and co-written by famed producer and engineer Gary Leach—whose work on LeAnn Rimes’ early recordings earned him and Tyler, Texas based Rosewood Studios three platinum records—The Road has spawned two major adult contemporary hits with the rockin’ yet heartfelt, inspirational title track and the poignant acoustic ballad “Plan For Peace.†“The Road†reached 25 on the MediaBase AC chart, 27 on Billboard’s AC chart and and 5 on the FMQB AC chart; it ranked 90 on the year end MediaBase chart for 2007. Originally released as a holiday single for 2007, “Plan For Peace†became an airplay champion throughout the first months of 2008; it ranked in the Top 40 on the MediaBase and BDS AC charts.
Considering the leap of faith that Vick took just a few years ago, his success both with radio, consumers and on the live circuit has been nothing short of incredible. TrueHeart, whose releases include One By One (2003), the (Grammy winner) Phil York produced What Is Mine (2004) and a self titled album in 2005, has opened for The Beach Boys at the Make a Wish Foundation event in Dallas and performed at the International Pop Overthrow festival (IPO) at Liverpool’s famed Cavern Club (where the Beatles launched their legendary career) and Lennon’s. The band has also been a popular attraction in the U.S., performing everywhere from The Exit/In in Nashville, The Pontiac Grill in Philly and Poor David’s Pub in Dallas; Vick’s regular haunt at home in Dallas is Opening Bell Coffee.
In an effort to support cancer research, TrueHeart is donating a portion of their CD sales of "The Road" to the Quad-W Foundation for cancer research.
