About Dick Jr. & The Volunteers
What started as a scheme to crash better parties has evolved into one of country music's most entertaining acts. Dick Jr. & The Volunteers brings that same party-crashing energy to every stage, serving up infectious country rock that'll have you singing along before the first chorus ends. This isn't your typical Nashville sound— it's country music with a mischievous grin. Where Southern charm meets rock attitude, all wrapped up in songs you’ll be humming for days. Their breakthrough debut release, The Dance and How to Do It, proved they’re not just fun and games, charting on country platforms while keeping the good times rolling. New listeners can expect toe-tapping rhythms, clever lyrics, and the kind of energy that turns any venue into your favorite honky-tonk. Whether they’re playing iconic clubs or festival stages, Dick Jr. & The Volunteers delivers country rock that’s made for singing along, dancing badly, and having the time of your life. From pickup-band beginnings to headlining act, they’ve mastered the art of making country music that doesn't take itself too seriously— but takes having a blast seriously indeed.
The Dance and How to Do It debuted at No. 6 on the UK Country iTunes Album Chart and No. 21 on the US Country iTunes Album Chart.
It features the fan-favorite track "Goin' Straight."
Richard Speight, Jr. Bio
Get to know Dick Jr.
Richard Speight, Jr.'s musical journey began unconventionally when he started playing bass just to get invited to parties, treating music like "pickup basketball with his buddies" through high school and college. After a brief industry taste with Fugitive Pope— including a record deal and song placement in the indie film Kounterfeit— he stepped away from music for years. Supernatural conventions became his unlikely catalyst back to performing, where working with the convention house band reignited his passion and led him to embrace his Southern roots. He created Dick Jr. & The Volunteers, carefully balancing his convention persona with serious musical aspirations, and proved their legitimacy when The Dance and How to Do It charted on country platforms. From party-crasher to headliner at iconic venues, Speight's scenic route demonstrates that the best musical journeys don't always follow traditional paths.