Texas Country Duo Shotgun Rider Breaks Up
One of the most promising up-and-coming acts in Texas music—and one people were even talking about as being a potential replacement for the void left by the Turnpike Troubadours going on indefinite hiatus recently—have just shared some breakup news of their own. The Texas Panhandle-based duo Shotgun Rider consisting primarily of singer Logan Samford and guitarist Anthony Enriquez have announced they have decided to go their separate ways.
“To our fans. Thank you for giving us 4 years of incredible memories. For letting us chase our dream, we will never be able to thank you enough for your support,” the duo said in a statement released late Monday afternoon (6-3) “We have decided our time together as Shotgun Rider has come to an end. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for this incredible chapter in our lives.”
Releasing their first EP in 2015, two more EPs in 2016, and their full-length debut Palo Duro in 2018, the duo boasted a sound that sat somewhere between George Strait and the Kings of Leon. This young and accessible approach to country music has garnered them a growing fan base, and the duo had received Texas regional radio play on numerous songs, and were beginning to receive bigger opportunities at festivals and the Texoma touring circuit. Saving Country Music reviewed their debut album, and included their song “I’m Not Alright” on the Top 25 Playlist.
Booked by Red 11, which handles many of Texas and Red Dirt’s biggest performers, and managed by Alex Torrez, they had the team in place for a bright future. Guitarist Michael “Scooter” McDonald had recently left touring with Bri Bagwell to be a part of Shotgun Rider’s band. The duo also had a host of upcoming tour dates scheduled that have now been cancelled. Don’t be surprised if you hear from Logan Samford or Anthony Enriquez again in the future.
June 3, 2019 @ 6:51 pm
Look no further than Flatland Cavalry to warm Turnpike’s throne. Vandoliers definitely have a bit of that influence too.
June 3, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Keeping it warm… I like the way you think.
June 3, 2019 @ 7:04 pm
The hell is with Logan Samford. Couldn’t make Seven Miles south work they break up. Now Sotgun Rider too. So is he going solo?
June 3, 2019 @ 7:13 pm
Damn, this sucks. I’ve listened to their EP’s and the LP several times. Logan is a great country vocalist. Their production was always sensible, modern but modest. “Mess I’m In” on the Whirlwind EP is one of my favorites.
November 23, 2021 @ 4:35 pm
I am posting Logan Samford’s latest on my Instagram page Rockinmusicron. I photoshot Logans full band Keller show Nov 2021. Make sure also to follow Logan Samford on Facebook latest show being posted.
June 4, 2019 @ 7:46 am
I guess someone got tired of riding shotgun and just wanted to drive.
June 4, 2019 @ 9:36 am
The country version of Bowling for Soup
June 4, 2019 @ 12:24 pm
Sad news. This duo was very promising. “Palo Duro” was in the Top 5 of the 2018 best debut albums on my blog, Country Music France. But this is their decision and I’m sure that Logan Samford and Anhony Enrique will have a bright future separately, both are very talented.
June 5, 2019 @ 3:51 pm
I was just looking them up in hopes that I might somehow catch them live. What a bummer. Palo Duro was my favorite album of 2018.
July 2, 2019 @ 12:02 pm
I just saw them live in spring tx, it was just Logan but man he was good!
June 6, 2019 @ 6:54 am
I really enjoyed Palo Duro. I hate to hear this.
June 30, 2019 @ 2:03 pm
Fuck shotgun rider. And fuck both of those guys for the bull shit they pulled with 7 miles south
November 1, 2022 @ 9:36 pm
What happened to seven miles south?