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Chad Richard
Walt Wilkins said "Chad Richard opens his mouth to sing and everything else fades away. He's the realest of deals-singing about life from his toes, with great songs about work, family, faith, & love."
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
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“Well Crafted songs and soulful delivery...Chad Richard's music and voice just feels like the Texas gulf coast”
— Jack Ingram
“God blessed this guy with a voice like no other! He's one of a kind, not to mention a great songwriter too!”
— Tommy Alverson
"Chad Richard's deep, soulful voice resonates compassion, empathy, and a tenderness rarely heard wrapped around such strong, stirring, poignant lyrics. Listening to Chad sing his songs of growing up along the Louisiana/Texas border transports you to a small town front porch with the sound of laughter and the smell of gumbo coming across the yard. His songs are Americana - A mix of the soulful, joyous music that lives among families and friends and dances its way in and out of honky tonks, dive bars and blues joints. All this from just Chad and his guitar.
Backyard at Gruene has hosted house concerts for about 5 years now. I could have Chad back every year and have a very happy audience each time. It was a full house when he played this October and I know it will be a full house when he plays again. I'll keep you posted"
-Sandi Mueller