NASHVILLE, TN (June 2, 2025) – Rising Country/Americana four-piece The Jack Wharff Band today announce their debut EP, Richmond’s Most Wanted, out June 20 via Big Machine Records. With at least one band member co-penning all six tracks on the project, the talented up-and-comers provide listeners with a dynamic, well-rounded project that encapsulates what The Jack Wharff Band does best: creating songs that guarantee exceptional instrumentation, a sound that tests the limits of genre, and lyrics that encourage and inspire.
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“Richmond’s Most Wanted perfectly sums up our favorite musical styles and sets the stage for what’s to come,” shares Jack Wharff. “We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on!”
Richmond’s Most Wanted includes the “intoxicating barroom romance” (Country Central) title track “Richmond’s Most Wanted,” “breakneck bluegrass spiritual” (Holler) “Washed,” the “ballad that feels as intimate as a handwritten letter” (All Country News) “Picture Perfect” and the band’s beloved debut track “Burnin’ It Down” in addition to two never-before-heard songs: “Otherwise” and “Don’t Hold Your Breath.”
Richmond’s Most Wanted Track List:
1. “Washed” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Joe Clemmons, Garrett Howell)
2. “Burnin’ It Down” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Garrett Howell)
3. “Otherwise” (Jack Wharff, Marc Beeson, Steve Moakler, Chase McDaniel)
4. “Don’t Hold Your Breath” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Evan Novoa, Cole Miracle)
5. “Picture Perfect” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Brian Bunn, Garrett Howell, Ben Wagner, Tyler Woodward)
6. “Richmond’s Most Wanted” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Beau Bailey, Garrett Howell)
Tonight (6/2), The Jack Wharff Band will perform at Skydeck on Broadway alongside acts including Ernest and Dylan Gossett as part of Country Central’s Whiskey Jam takeover. The band will make their CMA Fest debut on Thursday (6/5) with a performance at the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Arena before hitting the road to play a number of fairs and festivals this summer, including Carolina Country Music Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest and Summerfest. This fall, they will act as support on select dates of Ole 60’s U.S. Tour 2025. For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com.
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ABOUT THE JACK WHARFF BAND: Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, The Jack Wharff Band play a strikingly unique blend of bluegrass, Country and rock. Known for their electric live performances, masterful instrumentation, and their ability to make music that consistently defies the confines of genre, the young band burst onto the scene last year with snippets of jaw-dropping original songs posted to TikTok and Reels. Comprised of vocalist/frontman Jack Wharff, drummer Garrett Howell, bassist Ryan Atchison and guitarist Evan Novoa, the salt of the earth four-piece have quickly captivated audiences with their infectious energy and unrelenting passion for the craft. The band has taken everything that has come their way in stride – viral videos of their original songs, a record deal with Big Machine Records, a move to Music City and more – earning a loyal following along the way. With an unparalleled ability to command an audience with vibrant stage presence far beyond their years and toe-tapping anthems that beg to be sung along to, it’s clear that this is just the beginning for The Jack Wharff Band. For more information and tour dates, please visit thejackwharffband.com.
