Digitally Remastered 10th Anniversary Edition! Originally written 1986, 'Made in the Shade' launched Brian's solo career by entering the Billboard charts in 1993 at #112 and by week 6 was in the Top 5 nationally and internationally. This bluesy remake explodes with excitement from the moment you press Play.

Made in the Shade (2025)

Brian G Walton Jr. is an American Country, Country-Rock and Blues, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and producer best known for his highly publicized tour performances with u.a.: The Bellamy Brothers, The Mavericks, Dwight Yoakum, Vassar Clements, Willie Nelson, Joe Diffie, and Johnny Paycheck.

Brian studied at The Juilliard School and became a staff writer for A&R Records and later Capitol Records penning jingles for u.a.: Maybelline, Baskin Robbins, and Pan American Airlines. Brian is a Songwriters Guild of America (SGA), Society of Lyricists and Composers (SCL), Motion Picture Association (MPA), and American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) member with over 450 released works.

Brian has been awarded Country Artist of the Year (1993, 1997), Band/Group of the Year (1994), Male Vocalist of the Year (1991), and ‘Most Versatile Musician’ three years in a row (1996, 1997, 1998).

Made in the Shade (2025)

Brian Walton