Country singer-songwriter Tyler Dial is “Runnin’ Downhill” fast in his debut single off Virgin Music. Further announcing his signing today (3/11), the full-throttle rocker is now available on all streaming platforms and digital retailers.

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“The initial inspiration for ‘Runnin’ Downhill’ came from a chapter in Matthew McConaughey’s memoir, which was about the idea of carpe diem – but don’t go too fast and trip yourself,” shares Dial. “My take on that is about having fun, seizing the day, and living hard – but you ‘better hold on to your hat when you’re runnin’ downhill.’ I had always wanted to write a song like the Eagles’ ‘Life in the Fast Lane,’ and ‘Runnin’ Downhill’ is that sort of fun, rockin’ cautionary tale, an ideal show opener. Once we finished the song, we were so psyched that we went to get my first tattoo – and David [Hodges] even paid for it!”

“Better hold on to your hat / When you’re runnin’ downhill” warns Dial in his first release in three years. Showcasing his evolution as a songwriter and a performer, Dial co-penned the Andy Skib-produced track alongside Melissa Fuller, David Hodges, and Mike Robinson. The guitar-driven ode blends many of the elements that fans have come to love from Dial including relatable lyrics, catchy melodies, and danceable rhythms. Creating the yin and yang of his new-era vision – night and day, acoustic and electric, traditional and progressive, city and country, Vans and cowboy boots – ‘Runnin’ Downhill’ is the stepping off point for all of it. The direct result of late nights working at an East Nashville bar mixed with rowdy shifts on a pontoon boat/party barge, the Arizona native has dug in deep on his artistry since relocating after college.

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“This is a moment that I’ve been dreaming about and working towards my whole life,” Dial admits. “I feel so lucky to be a part of this team – Virgin Music, Make Wake Artists, Top 5 Music Publishing, and WME – who not only understand my vision, but have the same passion for my music as I do. I couldn’t imagine working with any other group of people and am so grateful for their support!"

Building his team with support from Make Wake Artists, Dial has also created a powerful partnership with Top 5 Music Publishing and representation from WME's Aaron Tannenbaum.

Jacqueline Saturn, President of Virgin Music, says, “[Chris] Kappy (Make Wake Artists) sent me Tyler’s music over quarantine and I fell in love with his storytelling! Then we met Tyler in person and heard his vision and had to work with him! We are so excited!”

Make Wake Artists’ Chris Kappy, Chief Navigation Officer, and Alicia Mathews, Artist Manager & Director of Label Operations, says, “From the second we heard Tyler’s music and saw the vision he had for his artistry, we were hooked. Tyler's songwriting and delivery is something really unique and inspiring. When you hear something that powerful and fun, you have to grab on with both hands. We know fans will fall in love, like we have with this music and his artistry.”

Shelby Yoder, Publisher at Top 5 Music Publishing, says, “Tyler’s passion, vision, and sincere collaborative drive is second only to his sound. We are thrilled to officially welcome him into the Top 5 Music Publishing family and look forward to releasing his music into the world alongside this incredible team.”  

Already surpassing 5 MILLION global streams to his credit, more new music is promised soon.

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ABOUT TYLER DIAL:
For singer-songwriter Tyler Dial, left of center is how he has always felt – listening to Country music while growing up in Arizona; wearing “faded Chuck Taylors” instead of cowboy boots; plus loving the Eagles and The Rolling Stones as much as George Strait and Garth Brooks. Fun, rockin’ cautionary tale “Runnin’ Downhill” marks his new single off Virgin Music. The son of a concert promoter, he learned to play his dad’s guitar while developing a “little bit Country, little bit Rock ‘n’ Roll” sensibility. Cutting his teeth in Austin while studying at The University of Texas, performing for UT bashes and Sixth Street haunts readied Dial for Nashville after college where he first worked at an East Nashville bar and on a pontoon boat/party barge. His debut EP REPAINT in 2018, led to him being named a Rolling Stone “Country Artist You Need to Know” with breakout “Truth in the Way,” and featured on Spotify’s New Boots and Wild Country playlists. With more than 5 MILLION global streams to date, Dial is also represented by Make Wake Artists for management, Top 5 Music Publishing, and agency partner WME.
 
ABOUT VIRGIN MUSIC:
Virgin Music is an artist-development focused, full label services and distribution company, providing commercial, radio promotion, marketing, sync/branding/licensing and digital marketing services. Our mission is to build and reach the largest possible audience for our developing and established artists and label partners, respectively. As one of the largest independent distribution companies in the world, we offer global solutions with the patience, commitment, and experience needed to succeed in today’s music business. We are independent to the core and deeply understand the nuances of the independent artist community. As part of Capitol Music Group, we provide the resources and sophisticated analytical tools needed to push through the inherent barriers that many organizations in the independent community face, to take maximum advantage of opportunities created by the hard work of our artists, partners, and staff. http://www.virginmusic.com/

ABOUT TOP 5 MUSIC PUBLISHING:
Top 5 Music Publishing is David Hodges and Milk & Honey Music’s joint venture publishing company administered by Kobalt Music Publishing.