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  • History of Century II Records From Our CEO...
    • President of Century II Records
    • Vice President and A & R for Century II Records
  • The Century II Records Story
  • Century II Newest Releases
  • Century II Artists
    • Allen Karl
    • Bobby G. Rice
    • Chuck Hancock
    • Julie Richardson
    • Lacey Snider
    • Marty Dunn
    • Tammy Kendrick
    • The Hammond Brothers (Dale & Gale)
    • Tina Patterson-White
    • Willie Carver
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Bobby G Rice

Bobby G. Rice is proof that music is a universal language. The legendary singer-songwriter struck success with a string of pop hit remakes in the early 70s that drew in country crowds, leading to 30 Billboard Chart hits, numerous awards and over four decades of entertaining. 

2022 marks the 50th release anniversary of the Bobby G. Rice smash number one hit, “You Lay So Easy On My Mind.” As the performer and songwriter, Rice earned CMA nominations for single and album of the year, as well as male vocalist of the year in 1973. And once again, stretching musical genres, Rice was further honored when such notable names as Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty Roy Orbison, David Houston, Kitty Wells, Jerry Springer, Bill Anderson’s Po’ Boys Band, Pat Boone and Andy Williams all recorded his signature song, “You Lay So Easy on My Mind.” 

The mild-mannered artist developed his passion for music as a child on his family’s own radio show. His popularity quickly spread beyond his native state of Wisconsin with the 1970 revivals of the Jimmy Gilmore pop classic, “Sugar Shack” and Bruce Channel’s, “Hey Baby” followed by his versions of standards “Mountain Of Love” and “Suspicion.” 

Bobby G. Rice’s smooth vocal styling placed more songs on the Billboard Top 10 Chart, including “You Give Me You,” “Write Me A Letter” and “Freda Comes, Freda Goes.” “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” and “My Special Angel” also hit the charts for Rice. 

Bobby G. Rice’s achievements led to some historical stages. Rice performed on the Grand Ole Opry, the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, Midwest Country, The Bill Anderson TV Show, The Wilburn Brothers TV Show, The Ronnie Prophet TV Show (Toronto Canada BBC) and the Dean Martin replacement show Music Country USA on NBC. 

As an entertainer, Bobby G. Rice continues to explore the latest outlets with the release of his music. Be watching for his new upcoming release on Century II Records, (Nashville) called “Where Love Has Never Been”. Rice also continues to record, write songs and tour with the same motto he started with, “It’s all about the fans and giving them good music.”

We are certainly proud at Century II Records to have Bobby G. Rice as a part of our family and look forward to many more wonderful years of putting out some great music for this world-renown artist.

Bobby G. Rice is proof that music is a universal language. The legendary singer-songwriter struck success with a string of pop hit remakes in the early 70s that drew in country crowds, leading to 30 Billboard Chart hits, numerous awards and over four decades of entertaining. 

2022 marks the 50th release anniversary of the Bobby G. Rice smash number one hit, “You Lay So Easy On My Mind.” As the performer and songwriter, Rice earned CMA nominations for single and album of the year, as well as male vocalist of the year in 1973. And once again, stretching musical genres, Rice was further honored when such notable names as Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty Roy Orbison, David Houston, Kitty Wells, Jerry Springer, Bill Anderson’s Po’ Boys Band, Pat Boone and Andy Williams all recorded his signature song, “You Lay So Easy on My Mind.” 

The mild-mannered artist developed his passion for music as a child on his family’s own radio show. His popularity quickly spread beyond his native state of Wisconsin with the 1970 revivals of the Jimmy Gilmore pop classic, “Sugar Shack” and Bruce Channel’s, “Hey Baby” followed by his versions of standards “Mountain Of Love” and “Suspicion.” 

Bobby G. Rice’s smooth vocal styling placed more songs on the Billboard Top 10 Chart, including “You Give Me You,” “Write Me A Letter” and “Freda Comes, Freda Goes.” “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” and “My Special Angel” also hit the charts for Rice. 

Bobby G. Rice’s achievements led to some historical stages. Rice performed on the Grand Ole Opry, the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, Midwest Country, The Bill Anderson TV Show, The Wilburn Brothers TV Show, The Ronnie Prophet TV Show (Toronto Canada BBC) and the Dean Martin replacement show Music Country USA on NBC. 

As an entertainer, Bobby G. Rice continues to explore the latest outlets with the release of his music. Be watching for his new upcoming release on Century II Records, (Nashville) called “Where Love Has Never Been”. Rice also continues to record, write songs and tour with the same motto he started with, “It’s all about the fans and giving them good music.”

Accomplishments 

1973 #1 Hit 

CMA nominations – Single, Album and Male Vocalist of the Year categories 

Honored as songwriter with numerous recordings by:Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Pat Boone, Andy Williams, David Houston, Kitty Wells and Roy Orbison 

Duet with talk show personality Jerry Springer 

Instrumental recording by Bill Anderson’s Po’ Boys Band 

CMA/CRS “New Faces” Artist-1971 

  

30 Billboard Chart Hit Singles 

Billboard Top 10 Hits included:

“You Give Me You,”

“Write Me A Letter” 

“Freda Come, Freda Goes” 

Also Charted with:

“Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” 

“My Special Angel” 

  

Television & Radio Appearances 

Grand Ole Opry 

The Louisiana Heyride 

WWVA Wheeling Jamboree 

Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree 

Cheyenne Country 

Midwest Country  (RFD-TV) 

Ralph Emery Show 

Nashville Now 

Music Country USA -NBC replacement for Dean Martin 

On Stage TNN 

Bill Anderson Show 

Wilburn Brothers Show 

Ronnie Prophet TV Show – Toronto Canada BBC 

  

Hit Albums 

You Lay So Easy on My Mind 

Hit After Hit 

She Sure Laid The Lonelies on Me 

Write Me a Letter 

Instant Rice (The Best Of Bobby G. Rice) 

With Love from Bobby G. Rice 

*ASCAP Awards 

“You Lay So Easy on My Mind” 

“You Give Me You” 

“The Whole Worlds Makin’ Love Again Tonight” 

“Make It Feel Like Love Again” 

“The Softest Touch in Town 

  

SESAC Awards 

“Crystal Chandeliers”

 

2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the release of “You Lay So Easy on My Mind” for Bobby G. Rice

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