Country mainstays RANDY ROGERS and WADE BOWEN prove that good friends and bad decisions really do go hand in hand with their brand-new, rowdy tune, “Hold My Beer” – out today.

Written by Rogers, Bowen and Jim Beavers and serving as the title track off the duo’s highly-anticipated studio album, HOLD MY BEER, VOL. 2 (dropping 5/8), the party-starting tune takes fans on a trip down memory lane, bringing the pair’s decades-long friendship to center stage. From having each other’s backs in a bar fight to betting on the success of pickup lines, Rogers and Bowen share hilarious stories from their past – all of which result in one asking the other to “Hold My Beer.”

“Wade and I have lived through some crazy moments in life together,” says Rogers. “Of course, there are some we can’t recall – or maybe we just don’t want to – but we’ve got hours’ worth of stories we could tell. This song lays out a few of those stories – at least, this is how we remember them.”

LISTEN TO “HOLD MY BEER” HERE.

“Hold My Beer” echoes the classic Country sound and clever comedic tone that fans experienced with their previous release, “Rodeo Clown” – both of which are immediately available upon pre-order of HOLD MY BEER, VOL. 2. Physical presale bundles are also up for purchase starting today on www.randyandwade.com and include autographed copies of the album.
 
But the fun doesn’t stop there – wanting to share even more new music with fans in the weeks leading up to their album release, Rogers and Bowen have lined up a weekly video series, which kicks off on April 1, with new installments going up every Wednesday across the Hold My Beer social platforms. Aptly dubbed “Watch This Wednesday,” the series will feature the pair, as they preview never-before-heard songs from HOLD MY BEER, VOL. 2 in a live, acoustic setting.

“‘Watch This Wednesday’ is the perfect chance for people to get a glimpse into the upcoming album,” says Bowen. “We can’t wait for everyone to hear these new songs, but even more importantly, hear the stories behind them.”

Rogers and Bowen have more surprises on tap in the coming weeks, so be sure to keep up with the latest news on the pair’s Hold My Beer movement at www.randyandwade.com.

ABOUT RANDY ROGERS:
In a business where bands come and go and membership is often a revolving door, the Randy Rogers Band — dubbed "a perpetual live favorite" by Rolling Stone — has been making music and touring together for nearly 20 years. The culmination of the six-member band’s musical journey thus far can be heard on its latest album, Hellbent (4.26.19). The 11 tracks were produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves) and recorded at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee. Randy and the band have become skilled at capturing a unique live energy and passion on their albums, and Hellbent is the perfect example. With lifetime streams nearing 300 million, this "endearing and enduring country treasure" (MusicRow Magazine) continues to forge ahead — "the guarantee of good music and a good time is what keeps fans coming back" (New York Times). So, what keeps a band together for nearly two decades? Randy cites the blend of the members’ distinctive personalities, represented in a dynamic musical chemistry that has taken the Randy Rogers Band beyond the competitive music scene in their native Texas, to a national fan base with sold-out shows across the country. In addition to fronting the iconic band, Randy is a board member of the Austin Chapter of the Recording Academy, a co-owner of Big Blind Management and the owner of the Cheatham Street Warehouse, which he purchased to help preserve the legacy that Kent Finlay left after his passing in March of 2015. His artistry also includes work with Jerry Jeff Walker, Alison Krauss, Radney Foster, Willie Nelson and the mystery duo called The Stryker Brothers, which was revealed to be Randy and mentor, Robert Earl Keen. Randy and long-time friend Wade Bowen — who have toured together extensively — are embarking on HOLD MY BEER, VOL. 2, which fans of the “duo” have been eagerly awaiting.

ABOUT WADE BOWEN:
Native Texan and New Braunfels resident Wade Bowen is an award-winning and highly respected singer/songwriter and recording artist. He has been a staple on the Texas country circuit for over two decades and has also made name for himself on the national and international scene, touring the world consistently over the years. Bowen has appeared on the Conan O’Brien Show, released nine, critically acclaimed studio albums (including a gospel record and a Christmas album) as well as 3 live albums (2 of which are with his longtime friend Randy Rogers). Bowen, who the New York Times calls “..an earnest and direct singer who wrings feelings from small vocal gestures and whose songwriting .. is graceful, with twists like small sighs” is also a proud dad, husband and active community member both in New Braunfels and his hometown of Waco. A few years ago, he started the Bowen Family Foundation that has raised over $5 million for charities important to him and his family. The Foundation’s biggest fundraiser is a highly anticipated annual event that includes a golf tournament and music festival – called Bowen Music fest & Classic Golf Tournament.