Chad Richard (pronounced REE-shard) is a native of the Sabine River bottom, where the river merges Louisiana with Texas’ soil as it winds along. Steeped in the mingling influences of the region, Richard’s songwriting and musical sensibilities fuse Cajun, Texas swing, country and blues styles into an effortlessly born offspring of each side of the river.
Chad Richard is a Texas-based singer-songwriter known for his soulful blend of Americana, country, and folk music. Hailing from the small town of Vinton, Louisiana, Chad Richard’s music reflects his Southern roots and storytelling abilities. His heartfelt lyrics and warm, raspy voice have earned him recognition among fans of Americana music.
Richard has released several albums, including “Veteran’s Grocery” (2018) followed by “Worthy Cause” (2021) and “Truth”(2025). His songwriting often explores personal and universal themes, drawing inspiration from his own life experiences and observations of the world around him. With a knack for crafting vivid narratives and memorable melodies, Chad Richard continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt performances and authentic songwriting style.
Walt Wilkins says,
"I’ve seen it more than a few times now: An unassuming but confident dude
with a left-handed guitar starts singing & playing his songs, and a room full of people
are stunned by the soulful voice, then lose themselves in his great songs.
Chad doesn’t ever have to insist on himself - His completely unique Louisiana-Texas-Soul-Country voice grabs the listener, and in just a few minutes, everyone who hears him likes him,
and feels like they know something about him. He sings about lives like ours, and after knowing him a few years, I believe he's incapable of artifice of any kind. He’s as real as real gets. He is a gentleman and a great hang. He’s a great storyteller, a gifted songwriter and a treasured friend to many. I’m grateful to know him, to get to hear his new songs, and to have worked with him on this record. I always look forward to the next time we hang, play songs, And have fun."
-Walt Wilkins, producer/Texas songwriting legend