Howdy from Austin, Texas people! The single, Man Of Conviction, hits the airwaves July 18th. That's a week from today so get your phone, program your radio station numbers in it, and set it for speed dial. Call and request, call and request. See how simple it is. Some of you may have already heard the single on radio as I have been told some stations are already spinning it. If they are, call and ask for it again! Remember the record comes out August 16th. You will be able to preorder very soon and have it mailed directly to your door, or you can come out to one of the many shows I'll be playing and get the limited time offer autographed version as seen on TV. No, not really. I'll sign it whenever you get it! I can't wait for everyone to hear this!!

I've been taking some r&r to get ready for the release, but tonight I'll be on 92.1 KNBT in New Braunfels at 7:00 on Ray Wiley Hubbard's Roots and Branches show and then I'll be playing at Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos. Represent around 9:30. Friday night I'll be playing live on 92.1 KNBT at Gruene Hall with Mattson Rainer at 5:00pm.

Okay, so it's time to go public. It is with a huge smile across my face that I give you this information. Kelli and I are expecting our first born child due to arrive in this crazy world on February 14th, 2006. I am going to be a dad. I can hardly wait for the stork to arrive. That is how it works isn't it? I'm going to need a diaper changer when Kel is unavailable so anyone who would like to apply for the position can reply to me directly.

May God Bless You All,
Brandon Rhyder