It Takes Two: Joey + Rory Dish About Their New Album (and more!)
September 13, 2010 at 4:22 pm , by Rachel Shippy
We recently caught up with country music duo Joey+Rory to talk about their new album, the CMA’s and how life has changed since “Can You Duet” Season One. In the comments below, tell us why you love Joey+Rory for a chance to win an autographed copy of their new CD, Album Number Two!*
Tell us about your new album, simply named Album Number Two
R: Well the name comes from a song called “Album Number Two” that really talks about all the pressures put on artists when they have their sophomore release. The artist I originally wrote it for years ago never ended up recording the song, and Joey remembered it and said we should put it on our record – it worked and was a fun topic too.
As a songwriter, Rory, you have teamed up with so many different artists, what is it like to collaborate with your wife and create albums together?
R: It’s really the best of all and honestly, as a songwriter, you almost never have any connection to artists. With Joey, I see her everyday, every moment in the songs that we do, and they mean something to us. So from the songwriting aspect, it has really given us a platform to share our story with people, and from a personal aspect, it has allowed us to be together sharing in this dream and spending moments onstage or recording which is really wonderful.
How has your turn on “Can You Duet” in 2008 since affected your quiet life in Tennessee?
J: A lot has happened in Pottsville, our little community, but in terms of everyday life – just going to Wal-Mart, grocery shopping, walking through airports, and being in the public eye, I feel has changed completely for us, especially when we are together. People recognize Rory first just because of his look and overalls. People come up and talk to us, and I think because of the TV show, they seem more into our lives than just hearing us on the radio or watching a video. They are watching you grow, as you are watching yourself grow, into the popularity of country music.
Speaking of country music popularity, you just won an ACM award and you are nominated for a CMA coming up in November. What is it like to be considered among the top talent in country music this year?
J: Of course we are thrilled and honored to be nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year, but Rory is also nominated for Song of the Year for “A Little More Country Than That.” To me, that is what I am most excited about: to go to the award show for him as a nominated songwriter. We don’t really know how to dress up, so for us it’s a date night. We do try to dress up a little bit more, but we still show up as we are, in overalls or jeans usually.
R: It is exciting, but it is also silly at the same time – {awards} don’t really mean that much to us. We are excited to be there mostly because as kids we watched all of our heroes on the award shows, so when we are on that stage or sitting in those first few rows of the audience, it is a big deal. For the industry and the fans to recognize us for what we are doing is great, but we don’t sing for awards, we do it because we love to sing and be together, and have been given the opportunity to do both.
“This Song’s For You” off your new album has been widely talked about – is it true you wrote it on a tour bus with Zac Brown?
R: We played a show or two with The Zac Brown Band last November, and Zac was heading up to Indiana where we were going too. So, Joey drove her truck with her dog and I jumped on the tour bus with Zac, and as the evening progressed and it got later and later, and we started working on song ideas. That song showed up and we wrote it pretty quickly. A few months went by and we really hadn’t thought about it until we started a West coast tour with Zac, and in the rehearsals the song showed up again. We decided to try and sing it on those tour dates, and the crowed really reacted in a big way to it. It just kept growing since then, so we got together to record it and shot a video. We have added it on our new record that comes out September 14th.
You spend your lives as a pair, so is it the music that makes your relationship extra special? Or is it your relationship that makes your music extra special?
R: We are real faithful people so we truly feel that it is God that makes our relationship extra special. The real connection is our faith more than anything else – it was the thing that brought us together in the first place, brought us together years later singing, and keeps us together and happy today.
Want a little cuisine with your country? We tested Joey’s recipe for Angel Biscuits in the LHJ kitchen and she tells us how they stack up to the ones made at her restaurant, Marcy Jo’s Mealhouse. Here’s the recipe.
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14 Responses to “It Takes Two: Joey + Rory Dish About Their New Album (and more!)”
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Written on September 14, 2010 at 9:26 am, by Sue Epling
Love Rory and Joey! I can’t wait to hear Album Number Two. How fitting for this unpretentious couple to name an album that~
Written on September 14, 2010 at 9:48 am, by M
love you guys!
Written on September 14, 2010 at 10:35 am, by Rachel martin
I love them they have some of the best songs out. My favorites would have to be white trash ho and when they sing with the zack brown band! Absoulty loved them in concert in Las Cruces!! They have the best personality and one of the cutest music videos!!! It makes me smile everytime I see it!!!!
Written on September 14, 2010 at 11:49 am, by Heather Howard
Love their song White Trash Ho
Written on September 16, 2010 at 11:18 am, by Vanessa Johnson
I absolutely love this couple! I was able to see them in concert, and they are one couple that are just so in love with one another, it makes your heart melt. Their new cd is great, I absolutely love it! “That’s What Matters to Me” and “Born to Be Your Woman” are my new faves! Love, love, love them!
Written on September 16, 2010 at 1:27 pm, by Miriam K Leach
I became a fan the first time I saw them on Can You Duet – I loved their music and seing them was the only reason I watched the program. I purchased the CDs they made individually long before “The Life of a Song” was available and got that …as soon as I could – same for their new album. They are so down-to-earth and real country – also the love they share shines through each and every time they sing. Just the way they look at each other tells that! Was so fortunate to see them in person this year – took the day off from work so I could go. Was the best performance I have seen in years. All their songs come from their heart and you can tell they mean something to them – it is not just a song. Love them also for the way they keep their fans informed of what is going on and allow us to share the good times (their award, etc) as well as the sad times (losing dear Rufus). Not only are they great performers but they are great people as well. Never change!!
Written on September 16, 2010 at 9:50 pm, by Rayene Roach
I really enjoy listening to Joey and Rory! They are singing such great pure down to earth country music. It is refreshing to actually hear real country lyrics along with great country vocals!
I had just about written country music off,with the type of music that was being played. Then I heard Joey and Rory! Good people singing good country music!!!
Written on September 16, 2010 at 10:27 pm, by Christina Chastain
I am listening to album number 2 right now.absolutly as great as Cheater,Cheater
Written on September 19, 2010 at 3:22 pm, by Scott B
I think Joey + Rory is just what country should be! They have the classic feel to them, while still keeping it contemporary!
Written on September 24, 2010 at 11:28 am, by Kelly
A good song can set you on a journey of memories and send you anywhere you want to go. I am always looking to hear new groups and fall in love with new artists. Best of luck to you all.
Written on February 11, 2011 at 7:02 am, by Devin Bourgon
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Written on June 3, 2012 at 11:29 pm, by Christa Dunn (Krebs)
They are just so adorable!!
Written on June 6, 2012 at 12:40 pm, by Jackie J.
They are great . Love the song Cheater Cheater!! Got that as a ringtone.
Written on June 16, 2012 at 8:12 am, by Jean Mitchell
They are absolutely great. Cheater Cheater is one of my favorites.