River County
New Release "Rock'in The Country" Now Available
It all started with of a group of friends in high school who dreamed of winning a talent show, and were brave enough to do it with their own original songs.
The first group to ever win the Whiteland High School talent show with a unanimous vote by all of the judges, they spent the summer playing graduation parties, hog roasts, and winning other competitions … all while honing their musical skills and building the energy of their stage performance.
Within a few short years the band had a full schedule of club dates, performances at state and county fairs across Indiana, concert appearances as opening act for established artists like Andy Griggs, Rascal Flatts, Jack Ingram and Lorrie Morgan, and featured performances at special events like the Indy 500, The Downtown Sky Concert Series and the NASCAR Brickyard 400. With songs on the air on 4 Central Indiana radio stations (WKKG, WLHK, WZPL & WFBQ) River County is ready to reach out and bring their unique brand of Southern Rock and Hot Country to a national audience.
Bio
Lead Vocal’s Derek Wylie
Derek Wylie, was born on a cold snowy night on December 31, 1982.
He started performing young, when he would sing in his church. As he grew.. so did his talent. He moved to Whiteland
Indiana his freshman year of high school. He soon found himself being drawn towards rhythm masters which he stuck with throughout high school and where he learned how to perform.
Derek didn't get into country music until he met Mike Reed. He then went to perform with Mike in talent shows which led up to creating a band call Destined which later would be changed to River County.
Derek graduated from Whiteland High school in 2001 and since then has married.
Derek feels that the band is part of his family as is his fans.
Vocals/Keyboard Jake Hehman
Jacob Andrew Hehman is a singer/songwriter/drummer from Whiteland, IN. While in high school Jacob was very involved in the fine arts doing many plays and musicals. He was also a member of the marching band, show choir, and drama club. Jacob has always been a very talented young man playing the piano, drums, and guitar. But, he focused more on acting through out high school. That is until June 13th of 2002 when a good friend, Greg Lee JR, was killed in an accident. Jacob was on his way home from band practice when his mother told him the news.
That night he sat down and wrote his first song Save a Spot for Me. He kept the song to him self until the time was right, and then played it for his friends, family, and Greg’s family. The song became an instant hit in and around Jacobs Home town. Jacob has since written many songs and performed in many different places. His first concert was on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Followed by the Indiana State Fair, little Nashville Opry, and many backyard benefit concerts. But his favorite to the date is the benefit concert he had in front of his high school. Jacob has a very unique style on and off stage. His dream of acting has helped him with his stage presence and involving the audience. Jacob is very excited about the support he has of the community, but can’t wait to share his music with the world. He says I would rather be a big fish in a little pond, then a little fish in the ocean But I don’t like fish, so I will be a whale.
Vocals/Lead Guitar Chris Presley
Christopher Presley born January 18th to Jeff and Michelle Presley. Chris was born and raised in Whiteland IN and his heart is in his hometown. He graduated from Whiteland Community High School in the winter of '03. He was an entertainer from the day he was born, always the center of attention. His parents and relatives always stated he would be the "next David Letterman." Chris started playing drums at age 5 but moved to guitar at age 12. His influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Allen Collins, Gary Rossington, and Steve Gains of Lynyrd Skynyrd. His biggest love in his life is Dixie, his truck. Chris Also is a certified Firefighter and EMT which he works as aside from the band. His favorite quote is "Live to play Live!"
Watch The New Video " Rock'in The Country"
