The Nash County Arts Council's Nashville Showcase Series presents (opener) Dylan Gerard & (headliner) Chad Brock - Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 7PM. Doors: 6:30. $20 Advance ($15 members) vs. $25 Door ($20 members). The Nash County Arts Council's Nashville Showcase Series is sponsored by Nash County Tourism Development Authority.
Contemporary country singer/songwriter Chad Brock was born and raised in Ocala, FL. Despite performing in the church choir throughout his youth, his initial love was athletics, and he was a highly touted high-school football player. After joining the school chorus, however, Brock also emerged as a star soloist, and became so enamored of music that he turned down a collegiate athletic scholarship to pursue a career as a performer.
Relocating to Nashville to work as a songwriter in 1998, Brock signed with Warner Bros. and issued his self-titled debut later that year. The second single, "Ordinary Life," was a breakout hit, climbing into the country Top Five, and "Lightning Does the Work" was also moderately popular. Brock's follow-up was 2000's “Yes!”, and the title track -- a story song about meeting and romancing his wife -- became his first country chart-topper, debuting at #1 on the Billboard chart.
Today, Chad signed a new record deal to SSM Nashville Records/Epicfonic Records and is in the studio working on a new album. He is also the host of the new TV show, “The Chad Brock Show.” The Chad Brock Show will be airing on TCN (The Country Network) in 2023.
Originally from the small town of Macclenny, Florida, Dylan Gerard pays tribute to classic retro sounds while keeping his finger on the pulse of modern country music. He brings a great soulful voice, influenced by Otis Redding and Bonnie Raitt, to a rugged country-rock feel influenced by Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash as well as rock bands like The Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Kelly Clarkson commented on Dylan’s distinctive voice when she was a guest coach on NBC’s The Voice. Kelly told Dylan that the great tone in his voice would be a unique yet fitting trait in country music.
Dylan is thankful for the many relationships he built while on Season 13 of NBC’s The Voice, as well as the advice he received from both Kelly Clarkson and his coach, Adam Levine. He will always remember his blind audition on the show when his nerves were instantly calmed after two coaches turned their chairs. In addition to his time on The Voice, Dylan has many other memories that influenced and motivated his music career. One meaningful memory that Dylan has is singing to his sister while she was in a coma. He was moved by the healing power that music had in his sister’s medical recovery, and this incident propelled him to pursue his career in music.
Dylan’s career has allowed him to open for country stars such as Hank Williams Jr., Clint Black, Trace Adkins, and Dan + Shay at festivals such as The Suwannee River Jam and Party in the Pines. Between shows, Dylan enjoys spending time at home in Florida. He loves the quietness of his rural town and loves the opportunity to return to his family and roots. The nostalgia felt while back home plays a large role in influencing Dylan’s writing style.
In 2018, Dylan Signed to SSM Nashville. He has since been working with SSM on many aspects of his career such as crafting his music through songwriting and production. Dylan is excited for his hard work to be displayed in his newest single, “Please Don’t Let Me”. This newest tune tells the story of a doomed relationship with a woman he can't get enough of but knows he should leave behind. Gerard's soulful voice and amazing melodies will make listeners feel the challenges of love. Follow Dylan on Instagram @DylanGerard and on Spotify for more music.