While this tour has served Monroe well , this year he assigns top priority to progressing his own career . He has already clocked around 45,000 miles on radio tours since the beginning of the year . He has opened for an array of major artists , including Dierks Bentley , Charlie Daniels Band , Eric Church and Montgomery Gentry . He has signed new sponsorship deals . And by August , “ Great Minds ” was on the rise from No . 49 on the Billboard chart , further broadening his impact among country fans .
“’ It ’ s A Love Thing ’ shows the kind of diversity I can offer as an artist ,” he says . “ I ’ m not so linear in my approach to music ; I ’ m more diversified . My influences range from A to Z and I always try to put that into my music . But my home base will always be country because it ’ s not just about the hype of an idea ; it ’ s based on songs . To me , country is like going out for steak and potatoes as opposed to grabbing a Reese ’ s cup on your way out the door--it might taste good but it ’ s not going to keep you alive .”
Show some love to Rick and visit his social media sites , check out his music , and do yourself a favor and see him live at one of his many performances . You will be glad you didn ’ t miss this country music performer .
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