Rook Richards

Country/Rock
Alexandria, VA

  • Radio Release for “Ride” hits number 32 on New Music Weekly    Charts for country radio September 2024.

  • Signed to Straight Shooter Music January 2020.




Rook Richards is a native to Alexandria, VA and his musical roots run deep in the soil. Characterized by a harmonious fusion of genres including singer/songwriter, pop, country, and acoustic rock, he took his eclectic mix of musical influences, intertwined them with his ethereal vocals, narrative-driven lyrics, and developed a distinctive sound of his own.


“Today, singer/songwriter Rook Richards delivers “Right on Time,” the second single of a monthly rollout plan for 2023. Continuing to reinvent his sound, the track is highlighted by a sweet country twang that blends seamlessly into his original alternative singer/songwriter genre fusion.”
— Milestone Publicity
“If you’ve gotten to know Richards in any way, you would see that he is naturally a diverse and talented songwriter. He combines an eclectic mix of musical influences, including ’90s alternative and acoustic rock, as well as classic singer-songwriter to create a unique style, complete with exquisite, narrative-driven lyrics. Richards has a close connection with his fanbase, thanks in large to the hopeful, cheerful, optimistic, and emotional tone of his songs. He is guided by his own honesty and emotional experiences, which he views as being universally relatable.”
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