Country singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd has signed to Nashville-based independent music powerhouse Combustion Music’s label arm, Combustion Masters.
Hurd is managed by The Core Entertainment and booked by CAA. The new follows the release of Hurd’s second album ‘Midwest Rock & Roll’, which was released in March 2025.
“I’m really proud to make music in Nashville,” Hurd says. “Chris and Falcon have always been great friends to me and getting the chance to work with them is something I’ve looked forward to for a long time. I’m excited about what we’re making and can’t wait for everyone to hear what we have been working on.”
“I have been a fan and friend of Ryan’s for many years, and now to get to work directly with him to promote his incredible artistry is a privilege,” Combustion Founder / President Chris Farren shares. “I feel certain he is making some of the best music of his career, and couldn’t be happier to stand beside him on this latest journey.”
“Ryan has built an exceptional career with great songs, real artistry, and a creative vision that continues to reach new audiences,” Chief Zaruk and Simon Tikhman, CEOs and Co-Founders of The Core Entertainment, add. “We’re incredibly proud to be working alongside him as he steps into this next chapter, and Combustion’s belief in songwriting and creative freedom make them the perfect partner.”
Hurd has accumulated more than one billion on-demand career streams, received numerous award nominations (CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Music Awards, etc.) including two GRAMMY Awards nominations and has scored multiple No. 1 hits as a singer and a songwriter. His debut album, ‘Pelago’, reached the top five of Spotify’s most-streamed Country albums and garnered critical acclaim.
Signed to Big Machine Music for publishing, Hurd earned his place in Country music history writing Platinum No. 1 hits for Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan, Lady A, and Diplo/Morgan Wallen, in addition to writing hits for artists like Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman, Kid Laroi, Marshmello, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, Josh Ross, and many more.
The multi ASCAP and BMI Country Award winner has toured with the likes of Sam Hunt, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker and Lady A in addition to his own headlining dates. His sophomore album, ‘Midwest Rock & Roll’, is out now.
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