Bobby G. Rice

The Legend

About Bobby

Bobby G. Rice

Bobby G. Rice is proof that music is a universal language. The legendary singer-songwriter struck success with a string of pop hit remakes in the early 70s that drew in country crowds, leading to 30 Billboard Chart hits, numerous awards and over four decades of entertaining.

2023 marked the 50th release anniversary of the Bobby G. Rice smash number one hit, "You Lay So Easy On My Mind." As the performer and songwriter, Rice earned CMA nominations for single and album of the year, as well as male vocalist of the year in 1973. And once again, stretching musical genres, Rice was further honored when such notable names as Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison, David Houston, Kitty Wells, Jerry Springer, Bill Anderson's Po' Boys Band, Pat Boone and Andy Williams all recorded his signature song, "You Lay So Easy on My Mind."

"It's all about the fans and giving them good music." Bobby G. Rice

The mild-mannered artist developed his passion for music as a child on his family's own radio show. His popularity quickly spread beyond his native state of Wisconsin with the 1970 revivals of the Jimmy Gilmore pop classic, "Sugar Shack" and Bruce Channel's, "Hey Baby" followed by his versions of standards "Mountain Of Love" and "Suspicion."

Bobby G. Rice's smooth vocal styling placed more songs on the Billboard Top 10 Chart, including "You Give Me You," "Write Me A Letter" and "Freda Comes, Freda Goes." "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" and "My Special Angel" also hit the charts for Rice.

Bobby G. Rice's achievements led to some historical stages. Rice performed on the Grand Ole Opry, the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree, the Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree, Midwest Country, The Bill Anderson TV Show, The Wilburn Brothers TV Show, The Ronnie Prophet TV Show (Toronto Canada BBC) and the Dean Martin replacement show Music Country USA on NBC.

As an entertainer, Bobby G. Rice continues to explore the latest outlets with the release of his music. Be watching for his new release "What Goes Through Your Mind", which he co-wrote and recorded on Century II Records, and is being featured in the just released movie called "The Wooden Bowl". Also, Bobby was honored earlier this year with a hometown sign in his hometown of Boscobel, WI.

Rice still continues to record, write songs and tour with the same motto he started with, "It's all about the fans and giving them good music."

A Career of Excellence

Accomplishments

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Career Highlights

  • "What Goes Through Your Mind" featured in the movie "The Wooden Bowl"
  • 2022 — 50th Release Anniversary of "You Lay So Easy on My Mind"
  • 1973 #1 Hit
  • CMA nominations — Single, Album and Male Vocalist of the Year
  • CMA/CRS "New Faces" Artist — 1971
  • Hometown sign in Boscobel, Wisconsin
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30 Billboard Chart Hit Singles

  • Billboard Top 10: "You Give Me You"
  • Billboard Top 10: "Write Me A Letter"
  • Billboard Top 10: "Freda Comes, Freda Goes"
  • Also Charted: "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down"
  • Also Charted: "My Special Angel"
  • Also Charted: "Sugar Shack," "Hey Baby," "Mountain Of Love"
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TV & Radio Appearances

  • Grand Ole Opry
  • The Louisiana Hayride
  • WWVA Wheeling Jamboree
  • Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree
  • Midwest Country (RFD-TV)
  • Ralph Emery Show & Nashville Now
  • Music Country USA — NBC (Dean Martin replacement)
  • Bill Anderson Show & Wilburn Brothers Show
  • Ronnie Prophet TV Show — Toronto Canada BBC
  • Cheyenne Country & On Stage TNN
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Hit Albums

  • You Lay So Easy on My Mind
  • Hit After Hit
  • She Sure Laid The Lonelies on Me
  • Write Me a Letter
  • Instant Rice (The Best Of Bobby G. Rice)
  • With Love from Bobby G. Rice
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ASCAP Awards

  • "You Lay So Easy on My Mind"
  • "You Give Me You"
  • "The Whole World's Makin' Love Again Tonight"
  • "Make It Feel Like Love Again"
  • "The Softest Touch in Town"

SESAC Award

  • "Crystal Chandeliers"

His Song, Their Voice

Artists Who Recorded
"You Lay So Easy on My Mind"

Honored as songwriter with recordings by some of the greatest names in music history

Loretta LynnCountry Legend
Conway TwittyCountry Icon
Roy OrbisonRock & Roll Hall of Fame
Pat BoonePop Legend
Andy WilliamsPop Icon
David HoustonCountry Star
Kitty WellsQueen of Country
Jerry SpringerTV Personality
Bill Anderson's Po' Boys BandNashville Sound

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