RED STREET COUNTRY ARTIST RYAN GRIFFIN GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH RELEASE OF CHRISTMAS COVER, “LITTLE SAINT NICK,” FEATURING JAY DEMARCUS, OUT NOW
Nashville, TN - November 11, 2022 - Red Street Country artist Ryan Griffin is gearing up for the holiday season with the release of “Little Saint Nick,” featuring Jay DeMarcus, available today. To stream the track, click HERE. Griffin also released a tropical, holiday-inspired animated lyric video to accompany the song, available to watch HERE.
Originally made famous by The Beach Boys, Griffin - with the help of country star and Red Street Records Founder, Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus - puts his own modern, country spin on the upbeat, carefree Christmas song about Saint Nick. The song showcases Griffin’s wide vocal range, with his rich voice framed by background vocal harmonies that pay homage to The Beach Boys’ version of the track.
Griffin shared his excitement for the song’s release, explaining, “The holidays are my favorite time of year so I wanted to release a Christmas cover. Being from Florida, I’m used to a warmer Christmas than most people, so covering a song by The Beach Boys just seemed like the perfect move. I’m also so pumped to have Jay on the song - he’s one of my biggest musical influences and has welcomed me into Red Street Records family. Can’t wait for everyone to hear the track!”
In addition to releasing new music, Griffin is currently in the midst of his Slow Down Sunrise tour, with shows across the country through December 2022.
About Ryan Griffin
More than 10 years after proving he had the talent, the timing is finally right for Red Street Country artist Ryan Griffin. A Platinum-certified Number One songwriter (Kelsea Ballerini’s “Dibs” in 2015) the Florida native has previously created sparks of early connection, earning tens of millions of streams from soul-baring tracks like 2017’s “Would’ve Left Me Too.” Two deeply human EPs followed, mixing raw vulnerability with meant-to-be determination and landing Griffin’s supple, evocative vocal on “Ones to Watch” lists from Rolling Stone to AOL, AXS and more. But after two years of pandemic-related upheaval, his messages have become more relevant than ever – and he’s returning with a renewed sense of purpose. On a new batch of soul-mending country R&B, Griffin’s 2022 EP SLOW DOWN SUNRISE is built around courageous character and fire-tested faith, mixing equal parts encouragement and epiphany. Tracks like “Salt, Lime & Tequila” find Griffin’s top-shelf vocal chilled and served fresh, reminding listeners that life’s essential ingredients are easy to find. With even more compassionate, tell-it-like-it-is country on the way, his sophisticated style is just now emerging.
