NASHVILLE, TN -- Ricochet announces today the addition of drummer Tim Chewning as the newest member of the award-winning Columbia Records group replacing Jeff Bryant. Bryant has a degenerative case of carpal tunnel syndrome, which effects the wrists and forearms, requiring surgery.

Tim Chewning performed in his new capacity as the sixth member of Ricochet Wednesday, August 11 in Rifle, Colorado. Chewning is no stranger to the stage or the road. He has performed background harmonies and played drums for John Michael Montgomery, Kathy Mattea and the Elektra/Asylum rock group the Shaking Family.

Ricochet is based on music with depth, powerful harmonies and outstanding musicianship. Recently, ABC televised their flawless performance of the National Anthem at the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race. The group will be entering the studio with veteran Nashville producer David Malloy this fall to work on their third Columbia Records release.

Ricochet is on a current tour with upcoming stops in Dayton, OH (Aug. 14); Shownegan, ME (Aug. 17); Lewes, DE (Aug. 18); Gathersburg, MD (Aug. 19); Dayton, PA (Aug. 20) and Vian, OK on August, 29 for their 4th Annual Green Country Jam with proceeds going to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital