BLUE SKY RIDERS
(Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, Gary Burr)

The creative spark that eventually evolved into Blue Sky Riders was struck when two veteran singer/songwriters worked on their first song together. When Kenny Loggins, one of the premiere voices in modern popular music, joined forces with Gary Burr, one of Nashville’s most accomplished writers, on the well received 2008 release “How About Now” they felt they sounded like brothers when they sang together. Loggins, looking for a creative step forward in his musical career, decided on the spot to form a band but wanted to add a third, female voice. Burr, who has been named Songwriter of the Year by ASCAP, Billboard and NSAI and has worked with artists such as Juice Newton, Conway Twitty and Wynonna Judd, suggested singer/songwriter Georgia Middleman, who has worked with Keith Urban, Faith Hill and Martina McBride among others. And Blue Sky Riders was born.

All three veterans sing lead amid three-­‐part harmonies, which makes Blue Sky Riders unique. Blue Sky Riders released their debut album, Finally Home, on their own record label, 3Dream Records, on January 29, 2013.

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14. You Took The Words (Right Outta My Mouth)

I'm A Rider

Little Victories

Dream

How's That Workin' For You

How About Now

Feelin' Brave

As Luck Would Have It

A Thousand Wild Horses

Another Spring

Blue Sky Riders (Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr) released their highly anticipated full-length debut, Finally Home, on January 29, 2013. The New York Times says, "The three songwriters have found an unusually comfortable fit."

A veritable who's who of music royalty, the group counts the iconic Kenny Loggins, Nashville songwriter Georgia Middleman (who has penned songs for Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney & Reba McEntire amongst others) and award-winning songwriter Gary Burr (Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame, written 13 #1 hits and has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, LeeAnn Rimes, Ricky Martin and Christina Aguillera, Kelly Clarkson and played and written with Ringo Starr and Carole King) within its ranks.  

The creative spark that ignited Blue Sky Riders was struck when Loggins and Burr began working on songs together. Their chemistry inspired them both to "get back on the horse" and start a new band. Loggins welcomed the challenge but wanted to add a third female voice. Burr, whose accolades include being named "Songwriter of the Year" by ASCAP, Billboard and NSAI, suggested Middleman. She quickly accepted their invitation and Blue Sky Riders were born. 

Their debut album, Finally Home, followed the 2011 fan favorite EP, Live At The Rutledge, which introduced the world to their exceptional collaborative songwriting and unique sound. Driven by three-part harmonies and sincere, soulful delivery, each of these veterans sings lead as well, separating Blue Sky Riders from not only anything they've respectively done, but anything else out there. Over the course of the record, the trio merges rock, pop, and country into an irresistible collection of 15 songs. 

Blue Sky Riders sophomore album is due for release in 2016.

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