Halfway to Hazard - First Album Produced by Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore - Lead Single 'Daisy' Shipped to Radio

NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Mercury Record) - Mercury Records and StyleSonic Record s have just announced their joint venture with respect to new artist Halfway to Hazard. 'We are really excited to associate with Tim and Byron and their label on the Halfway to Hazard project,' said Luke Lewis, Chairman, UMG Nashville. 'Tim brought his amazing musical sensibilities to the studio and, along with Byron produced a fresh, groundbreaking album. We look forward to breaking this act wide open.'

Halfway to Hazard is comprised of David Tolliver and Chad Warrix. Both hail form the coal-country of Eastern Kentucky, Hindman and Jackson , respectively, just outside of Hazard, Kentucky . They've been friends since grade school, each performing, making music and raising hell all of their lives. They hooked up three years ago after pursuing solo projects, and began writing songs together and performing live. 'It's like throwing music and firecrackers into a blender, and what pours out is Halfway to Hazard,' said the band.

The band came to the attention of Byron Gallimore shortly after he and McGraw announced the formation of StyleSonic Record s. 'I saw them live and was blown away,' said Gallimore. 'I shared their music with Tim and he felt the same passion. We couldn't be happier to be working with Mercury Record s and their team.' 'These guys are the real thing,' added McGraw. 'The songs are amazing, they have great energy live and we just had a blast making the record they wanted to make.'

The lead single 'Daisy,' co-written by Tolliver, Warrix and Anthony Smith, is already receiving early airplay with an official start date of April 2.