By Judy Shields
Los Angeles, California (The Hollywood Times) 12/13/2022
Levi Riggs is really making headway with his current single “Pour Some Whiskey On It” and decided to do this video for “Holly Jolly Christmas.”
The Hollywood Times is honored to be premiering a tribute to Alan Jackson with Levi Riggs’ version of “Holly Jolly Christmas.” Enjoy it here:
The Hollywood Times was able to catch up with Levi for a one on one conversation about his holiday video “Holly Jolly Christmas” so grab you headphones or earbuds and Enjoy:
“The holiday times are magical and it’s wonderful when you hear a holiday tune that brings back memories and makes you feel all warm inside. Well that is exactly what Levi Riggs’ new holiday song “Holly Jolly Christmas” will do for you, thanks Levi for giving us this magical holiday song your way!” Judy Shields, The Hollywood Times
Lyric video link for current single Pour Some Whiskey On It:
Social Media:
Website: https://www.leviriggs.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeviRiggs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leviriggs/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leviriggs/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUlvQ55EytimL62IGhMutQ
AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/levi-riggs/355432629
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7piqXnHmQfOUJI0fNRb5ZW?si=hfr3xSsQQVmcNAAP0oXFCQ&nd=1
About Levi Riggs
With a voice pure and powerful, and an approachable, childhood friend-like persona, fans are no more won over by a sweet summer breeze than by country artist Levi Riggs. It’s that Midwest simplicity and relatability that stuns in an industry often filtered a million times over. After years spent discovering who he is as an artist, Riggs found he had to look no further than his home and life in rural Indiana. “I’m a family man, through and through. Regardless of what I pursue in life, my family is always going to come first. But I’m also a farmer. I understand that ‘fly over state’ life, that mentality. Those are the people I make music for – and I am those people. I think that makes my relationship with fans something really special.” This level of realism is evident in his upcoming releases – a series of refreshingly relevant new tunes that touch on experiences shared by both Riggs and, certainly, many of his fans. “I want anyone listening to feel they’re living a bit vicariously through me – but in a way that allows them to connect and say, ‘yeah, I get that. I’ve been there, too.’”
Though his entry into the world of music was textbook (“I always stood next to my Grandma in church. She’d follow the tenor line in the hymnal with her finger, and that’s how I learned to read music…”), his career has been anything but. A transient childhood that included homes in Indiana, Minnesota, and Texas gave Riggs an eclectic and well-rounded approach to his craft. But it was an introduction to the movie Walk the Line that truly generated a path to Nashville. “I didn’t know Nashville’s music scene really even existed. But as I watched, I thought, ‘I can do that. I can put a band together, record music, and tour…’”
As he performed out more and more, Riggs found a champion in a fan – who connected him with several Nashville-based industry veterans. He began writing, recording, and releasing music, starting with his debut singles “My Best Friend’s a Girl” and “I’m Good” – both of which laid the groundwork for Riggs at country radio. His song “Tailgate Time” furthered his vocational footprint, leading to opening spots for country greats Justin Moore, Brett Eldredge, the Band Perry, Josh Turner, Colt Ford, Travis Tritt, and Alabama (to name a few) after a performance at the American Tailgaters Association’s Super Bowl party. And, in 2018, Riggs released his debut EP, “She’s Everything.”
Despite the difficulty 2020’s global pandemic brought for the music industry at large, Riggs continued to power forward, taking the time off the road to release music while simultaneously exploring new ways to eclipse the sound heard on previous releases. He leaned into some of Nashville’s top songwriting talent for new material in preparation for 2021. “It’s all about the song. As much as I like to write, I always feel the best song should win – whether I write it or not.” A moment of calm in a normally hectic lifestyle, the slow-down gave Riggs the opportunity to reassess his career – and take steps that were sonically refreshing while even more, at core, who Riggs truly is.
