The Red Clay Strays Sign With Warner Chappell Music

Red Clay Strays have signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

Lead singer Brandon Coleman, electric guitarist Zach Rishel, guitarist/vocalist Drew Nix, bassist Andrew Bishop and drummer John Hall, as well as the band’s main songwriting partner and videographer Matthew Coleman, have all been making music together since 2016. They independently released their album Moment of Truth in 2022 featuring the breakout song “Wondering Why,” which landed on the Billboard Hot 100 and has garnered more than 100 million streams.

The band recently signed with RCA Records and are currently working on their next album with producer Dave Cobb.

“Every once in a while a band comes along that knocks you off your feet,” said David Golden, VP, A&R at Warner Chappell Music. “The Red Clay Strays is one of the most exciting live bands right now, and their songs are both fresh and timeless. I’m beyond excited to watch their takeover and grateful they’ve chosen us as their publishing partner.”

“The Red Clay Strays are owning their moment in what’s sure to be their biggest year yet,” says WCM President, North America Ryan Press. “Their music is pure power and precision, with a sound unlike anything we’ve heard before. They’ve been consistently locked in with their fans and now they have the whole world tuned into their unique style.”