Australian born lead singer/front man for the Ranch learned to play the guitar at the age of 6 and cited Dolly Parton, Don Williams, Glen Campbell and Mark Knopfler as influences. The fleet-fingered player (who has performed on projects ranging from Garth Brooks to the Dixie Chicks) now presents his self-titled album, featuring production by Matt Rollings and New York hip-hop impresario Stevie J. (Mariah Carey, R. Kelly). 1st single/video: "It's a Love Thing."