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Hard-hitting country rocker CORY MARKS (@corymarksmusic) yesterday (October 3) released his fourth album SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 and its anthemic third single, “Whiskey River,” via Better Noise Music. Listen to the album and single HERE. Watch the video HERE.

The release of SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 comes as MARKS’ debut breakout 2019 hit “Outlaws & Outsiders” (featuring Ivan Moody, Mick Mars, and Travis Tritt) has officially been certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S., marking his first-ever certification in the States. The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 U.S.rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and has logged over 212 million global streams to date.

Watch a trailer for SORRY FOR NOTHING VOL 2 via THE NOISE Presents HERE

The singer and songwriter describes “Whiskey River,” the follow-up to the album’s second single “Hangman,” as “a rowdy, honky tonk feel-good country anthem made for late nights and good times. With twangy guitars, stomping drums, and a barroom sing-along chorus, it’s the soundtrack to letting loose after a long week.

“The song,” MARKS continues, “follows a character who is just a good timing simple man…who’s had one to many late nights according to his partner and when times get rough or she’s had enough. He runs to his favorite small-town watering hole, where the whiskey flows like a river and worries get washed away. It’s about freedom, fun, and the kind of night you’ll never forget—if you can remember it.”

SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 10 new songs, equally divided between arena-rock and roots country. Produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain), Kile Odell (NOTHING MORE, Nita Strauss) and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), MARKS’ SORRY FOR NOTHING / SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 era are welcome signs of unity in a world of divisiveness.

In touring news, MARKS will head out with Sevendust this fall on their “Southside Double-Wide Tour” that kicks off November 14 in Columbia, MO. Earlier this year, MARKS made his own headlining jaunt throughout Canada, and he ventured overseas for his debut Europe and U.K. tour. He also toured the U.S. in support of Dorothy as part of their “REDEMPTION” tour, following performances with Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, and Theory Of A Deadman. In recent years, MARKS has shared stages with a blend of artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023.

Nov 14 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
Nov 15 – Memphis, TN – Graceland
Nov 16 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
Nov 18 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
Nov 19 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Jack White Theatre
Nov 21 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
Nov 22 – Somerville, MA – Somerville Theatre
Nov 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Nov 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Nov 26 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center for The Performing Arts
Nov 28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Nov 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
Nov 30 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
Dec 2 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
Dec 3 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Dec 5 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
Dec 6 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
Dec 7 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn
Dec 9 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
Dec 10 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Dec 11 – Dallas, TX – Texas Theatre
Dec 12 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre

Find CORY MARKS online at:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Country rockerCORY MARKS is continuing to forge his own lane with a sound that fearlessly fuses country grit with a hard rock edge. Growing up on legends like Merle Haggard and Ozzy Osbourne, it shows in his raw, high-energy style. His upcoming fourth album, SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 due out October 3 via Better Noise Music, continues that evolution—led by the dark, stomping track “Hangman,” released yesterday (August 8).

Cut me loose, set me free
Keep your noose away from me
I’ve had enough losing blood to feed your cancer
I’ve done my time, paid my dues
You got me high to watch me lose
–“Hangman,” Cory Marks

“Hangman”—highlighted by CORY’s defiant lyrics and potent vocals—is available as an instant download with pre-orders of the album HERE, and the video can be seen HERE.

Produced once again by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain), Kile Odell (Nothing More, Nita Strauss) and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), MARKS’ SORRY FOR NOTHING / SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2 era bridges honky-tonk heart and rock arena power.

“’Hangman’ is a gritty, hard-hitting rock anthem about defiance in the face of judgment,” says CORY MARKS. “Doing it your way knowing you’ll have the ‘gate keepers’ turning their heads, because it isn’t their seed planted or their own plan. With roaring guitars and thunderous drums, it tells the story of a condemned man walking his final mile thinking back to those western days; however, it’s more through the eyes of an artist (me) today—instead of begging for mercy, and following ‘flavor of the week’ or what’s expected to work and be commercialized he dares the hangman to meet him eye to eye and knows that if the right crowd of people gets to hear him. It’s the change and sound the people want. It’s about rebellion, justice, and going down on your own terms or…believing it will work and he will rise!”

CORY was so musically inspired by his recent European tour earlier this spring, that he decided to release a brand-new song on April 25, a musical rallying cry called “Are You With Me?” It was released as a double-single on digital outlets HERE along with “Lit Up” from SORRY FOR NOTHING that can be streamed HERE. New lyric videos were also released, for “Are You With Me?” HERE and “Lit Up” HERE.

With over 373 million global streams to date, CORY has been captivating fans across the country and rock spectrum. Unafraid to stand out and stay true to himself, his third album SORRY FOR NOTHING is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), plus Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). The album comes as a follow-up to CORY’s successful debut, WHO I AM, which included the hit single “Outlaws & Outsiders.” The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and over 207 million global streams to date. The single received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold in the U.S.

The songs on SORRY FOR NOTHING—which was released December 6, 2024 via Better Noise Music—range from Haggard-like country and virtual bluegrass to straight-up arena anthems and almost Pantera-like hard metal as well as mashing both styles in a single song. Guest appearances include Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars on the Top 20 Active Rock radio-charting single “(Make My) Country Rock” and DL of Bad Wolves on “Guilty.”

CrypticRock.com described the album as one that, “…showcases MARKS’ ability to navigate the deep waters of soulful country ballads and high-energy Rock anthems, creating a barrage of sound that verges on magic, once it permeates your anticipating ears…SORRY FOR NOTHING positions CORY MARKS as a trailblazer in modern Country Rock, a true force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and if he continues pushing boundaries while staying true to his roots, there is truly no stopping this young man. A must-listen..”

His debut breakout 2019 hit, “Outlaws & Outsiders” (featuring Ivan Moody, Mick Mars, and Travis Tritt) went Top 10 on U.S. rock radio, and it was certified Gold in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada.

In touring news, MARKS will head out with Sevendust this fall on their “Southside Double-Wide Tour” that kicks off November 14 in Columbia, MO. Earlier this year, MARKS made his own headlining jaunt throughout Canada, and he ventured overseas for his debut Europe and U.K. tour. He also toured the U.S. in support of Dorothy as part of their “REDEMPTION” tour, following performances with Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, and Theory Of A Deadman. In recent years, MARKS has shared stages with a blend of artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023.

Here’s the track listing for SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2:

1. Hangman
2. Are You With Me?
3. Change The Game
4. The Heart Breaks When It Wants To
5. Wild Ride
6. Someone I Hate
7. Whiskey River
8. Empty Bottles
9. Pick Up The Phone
10. A Different Kind of Year
11. Sorry For Nothing (Acoustic)

CORY MARKS’ tour dates:

Nov 14 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
Nov 15 – Memphis, TN – Graceland
Nov 16 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
Nov 18 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
Nov 19 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Jack White Theatre
Nov 21 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
Nov 22 – Somerville, MA – Somerville Theatre
Nov 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Nov 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Nov 26 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center for The Performing Arts
Nov 28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Nov 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
Nov 30 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
Dec 2 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
Dec 3 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Dec 5 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
Dec 6 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
Dec 7 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn
Dec 9 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
Dec 10 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Dec 11 – Dallas, TX – Texas Theatre
Dec 12 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre

Find CORY MARKS online at:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Canadian country rocker CORY MARKS was so musically inspired by his recent European tour, that he decided to release a brand-new song and lyric video today (April 25), a musical rallying cry to his fans, “Are You With Me?” via Better Noise Music. MARKS also wanted to share the new lyric video for “Lit Up” from his SORRY FOR NOTHING album, which was released December 6, 2024 via Better Noise Music. The songs have just been released as a double-single on digital outlets HERE (“Are You With Me?”) and HERE (“Lit Up”).

Watch the lyric video for “Are You With Me?” HERE. Watch the lyric video for “Lit Up” HERE.

“’Are You With Me?’ is a song for my fans, for the people loving my music and loving this country rock sound,” exclaims CORY MARKS. “They’re the reason we do this and want to get out on the road and play live no matter how hard, long, tough and unfair smoke and mirrors this music industry can be. There’s nothing like playing live and watching the crowd sing a long and rock out with you. Are you with me?”

With over 350 million global streams to date, CORY has been captivating fans across the country and rock spectrum. Unafraid to stand out and stay true to himself, his third album SORRY FOR NOTHING is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), plus Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). The album comes as a follow-up to CORY’s successful debut, WHO I AM, which included the hit single “Outlaws & Outsiders.” The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and over 230 million global streams to date. The single received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold in the U.S.

SORRY FOR NOTHING’s tracks range from Haggard-like country and virtual bluegrass to straight-up arena anthems and almost Pantera-like hard metal as well as mashing both styles in a single song. Guest appearances include Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars on the Top 20 Active Rock radio-charting single “(Make My) Country Rock” and DL of Bad Wolves on “Guilty.” SORRY FOR NOTHING is available now on exclusive red vinyl, CD, and/or digital download HERE.

CrypticRock.com described the album as one that, “…showcases MARKS’ ability to navigate the deep waters of soulful country ballads and high-energy Rock anthems, creating a barrage of sound that verges on magic, once it permeates your anticipating ears…SORRY FOR NOTHING positions CORY MARKS as a trailblazer in modern Country Rock, a true force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and if he continues pushing boundaries while staying true to his roots, there is truly no stopping this young man. A must-listen..”

While Rocknloadmag.com declared, “MARKS returns with a banger of an album alongside some of the biggest names in the business for a whole host of killer collaborations. What you get is an album overflowing with stadium-sized anthems, banger after banger, that just grips you right from the off….From start to finish this is a great album, if you love your country-rock you’ll be in your element, Marks is a revelation and can only go on great things, 2025 could be his year!”

In touring news, MARKS is currently out in support of Dorothy as part of their “REDEMPTION” tour, which kicked off April 16 in Nashville, TN and lasts through May 2 in Albuquerque, NM. MARKS will then head back to his native Canada for more headlining shows on his “Sorry For Nothing Tour,” which has spanned North America, the U.K. and Europe!

View CORY MARKS’ tour dates HERE

“For any small-town kid with a dream, believe me there will be roadblocks…keep working towards it and living your dream and be ‘Sorry For Nothing’!”  – CORY MARKS

CORY MARKS shares an intimate new take on “Sorry For Nothing,” the title track of his recent December 2024 album via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. The new acoustic version, available today (February 11) across digital platforms, highlights CORY’s distinct voice with a heartfelt delivery that gives the high-energy anthem a powerful and raw new energy. Stream “Sorry For Nothing (Acoustic)” now at https://corymarks.ffm.to/sfnacoustic. Watch a visualizer video HERE or below.

“‘Sorry For Nothing’ is one of my favorite songs on the album,” says CORY. “It hits home for me in a nostalgic way. Where I came from, what I’ve been through, and where I’m going.”

STREAM “SORRY FOR NOTHING (ACOUSTIC)” HERE

MARKS has performed at many major country and rock music festivals across North America and has toured alongside acts ranging from Theory Of A Deadman, Halestorm, ZZ Top and Five Finger Death Punch, to Toby Keith, Travis Tritt and Brantley Gilbert with his electrifying performance. He will make his way across the UK and Europe in March on a headlining jaunt 3/7-18 followed by a tour in the U.S. supporting Dorothy and a headline trek across his home country Canada in April & May. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.corymarks.com.
 
MARKS knows how to electrify a crowd. His breakthrough single, “Outlaws & Outsiders,” featuring Ivan Moody, Mick Mars, and Travis Tritt, hit the Top 10 on U.S. rock radio, earning Gold status in America, and went platinum in Canada, solidifying his place in the genre-blending movement. He is poised to make an even bigger impact, inviting listeners to join him on a journey that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying.

With over 320 million global streams to date, CORY has been captivating fans across the country and rock spectrum. Unafraid to stand out and stay true to himself, his latest album SORRY FOR NOTHING is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), plus Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert),  The album comes as a follow-up to CORY’s successful debut, Who I Am, which included the hit single “Outlaws & Outsiders.”  The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and over 230 million global streams to date. The single received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold in the U.S.

SORRY FOR NOTHING’s tracks range from Haggard-like country and virtual bluegrass to straight-up arena anthems and almost Pantera-like hard metal as well as mashing both styles in a single song. Guest appearances include Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars on the Top 20 Active Rock radio-charting single “(Make My) Country Rock” and DL of Bad Wolves on “Guilty.” SORRY FOR NOTHING is available now on exclusive red vinyl, cd, and/or digital download at https://corymarks.ffm.to/sfn.

CORY MARKS TOUR DATES:

3/7 Berlin, DE – C2C Berlin
3/8 Berlin, DE – C2C Berlin
3/9 Rotterdam, NL – C2C Rotterdam
3/10 Hamburg, DE – Kaiserkeller
3/11 Cologne, DE – Kantine
3/12 Paris, FR – Le Supersonic Records
3/15 London, UK – C2C London
3/16 London, UK – C2C London
3/18 Glasgow, UK – Cathouse
*4/16 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
*4/18 Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony
*4/19 Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
*4/21 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
*4/22 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
*4/23 Joliet, IL – The Forge
*4/25 Council Bluffs, IA – Whiskey Roadhouse
*4/26 St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn
*4/27 Madison, WI – Majestic Theater
*4/29 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
*5/1 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
*5/2 Albuquerque, NM – Backstage At Revel
5/9 Sainte-thérèse, QC – Odyscène Cabaret BMO Sainte-Thérèse
5/10 Gatineau, QC – Salle Odyssée
5/11 Drummondville, QC – Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville
5/15 Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
5/16 Saint-victor, QC – Salloon Desjardins
*On tour with Dorothy