Rich O'Toole

Rich O'Toole
Rich O'Toole in 2016
Rich O'Toole in 2016
Background information
Born (1983-08-06) August 6, 1983 (age 41)
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2006–present
LabelsPTO Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Rich O'Toole (born August 6, 1983) is an American country singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas.

Career

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In early 2006, O'Toole released his debut album, Seventeen. Americana Music Times, then called Texas Music Times, named Seventeen the "Best Album of 2006 That No One Told You About."[1]

O'Toole released his second album, the Mack Damon produced In a Minute or 2, on October 21, 2008.[2] O'Toole's third album, Kiss of a Liar featured the duet with Josh Abbott titled "Ay Dios Mio" and a cover of Wilco's "Casino Queen" with guest performer Pat Green.

O'Toole co-produced his fourth album, Brightwork, with Damon and Ilya Toshinsky and released it on his personal record label, PTO Records. His latest album, Jaded, also on PTO, was released in June 2014.

O’Toole released his 6th studio album "American Kid” on March 17, 2017. Which reached to 43 on the Billboard Country Charts and No. 5 on the Country iTunes Chart.

In 2020 O’Toole signed a record deal with Average Joe's Entertainment giving him his own record imprint Buffalo Roam Records which released his 7th studio album “New York”.

With over 20 Million streams on Spotify & Apple Music O’Toole has become a household name in the Texas Music scene. O’Toole is also a member of Mensa has launched several different successful iPhone Apps. “TexMoji” which sold over 65,000 units its first week and was featured in Time & People Magazine.

O’Toole is currently writing his 8th studio album which will be released in 2022.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak positions
US Country
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Seventeen
In a Minute or 2
  • Release date: October 21, 2008
  • Label: Smith Music Group
Kiss of a Liar 73
Brightwork
  • Release date: February 19, 2013
  • Label: PTO Records
Jaded
  • Release date: June 17, 2014
  • Label: PTO Records
10
American Kid March 17, 2017 43

Music videos

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Year Video Director
2008 "In A Minute or 2" Mack Damon
2011 "The Cricket Song"
"Kiss of A Liar"
2012 "Marijuana and Jalapenos"
"Drunk Girl" Ted A. Borel
2013 "Messin' Around" Ted A. Borel
2016 "Back to Back" Kasey James and Ted Borel
2017 "Take It From Here"

References

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  1. ^ Circeo, Steve, "The Best Albums of 2006 That No One Told You About," Texas Music Times, January 2007, available online
  2. ^ "Country singer Rich O'Toole plays rockin' good time » Corpus Christi Caller-Times". www.caller.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "Rich O'Toole Album & Song Chart History – Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
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