Ricky Valido’s “Dear Everglades” | South Florida Outlaw Country
Press Release Ricky Valido Carves Out His Own Lane With Dear Everglades, a 15-Song Statement of South Florida Outlaw Music FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIAMI, Florida. Ricky Valido isn’t waiting for permission to define his sound. Ricky Valido Dear Everglades is a 15-song album from the South Florida singer-songwriter, and it reflects his independent approach to outlaw country and American roots music. It is a South Florida country music record built on original songs and a clear sense of place. Blending traditional country storytelling, honky-tonk, Americana, rock & roll, and the atmosphere of the Florida wilderness, Valido has developed a musical identity that stands apart from conventional country music. His sound is rooted in independence, originality, and a deep connection to the place he calls home. Bringing a distinctly Miami perspective to Florida roots music, he builds his sound from the place he calls home. Rather than chasing trends or following Nashville conventions, Valido is building his own musical lane: South Florida outlaw music. Dear Everglades explores the landscapes, wildlife, history, and stories of Florida’s River of Grass. Across 15 songs, the album creates a portrait of a region where the traditions of American roots music meet the distinctive character of South Florida. Valido’s songwriting draws from the spirit of classic outlaw country while bringing a regional perspective to the genre. The album has also attracted attention from Miami New Times, which featured Valido in an article titled “Hialeah’s Ricky Valido Puts a Cuban Spin on Country Music.” I removed the sentence about his Cuban heritage and roots in Hialeah, since the release doesn’t state them. The article headline, “Ricky Valido Puts a Cuban Spin on Country Music,” is still referenced in the last paragraph as the source. The keyword “Ricky Valido Hialeah’s Cuban spin on country music” works best as a hyperlink to that article. A Night at Churchill’s Ricky Valido & The Hialeah Hillbillies will bring their original sound to Churchill’s Pub in Miami on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The show is a Miami live music event for fans of Miami honky-tonk, original songwriting, and rock & roll. The evening will also be documented on film. Event Details Artist: Ricky Valido & The Hialeah HillbilliesEvent: A Night at Churchill’sDate: Friday, November 27, 2026Time: 8:00 PMVenue: Churchill’s PubAddress: 5501 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137Tickets: smartboard.shotgun.live/events/613720 Get Tickets Add to Calendar ABOUT RICKY VALIDO Ricky Valido is an independent South Florida singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and filmmaker creating his own interpretation of outlaw country and American roots music. Combining traditional country storytelling with honky-tonk, Americana, rock & roll, and the unmistakable atmosphere of South Florida, Valido has established a sound and identity that are distinctly his own. Through his music and visual storytelling, he continues to build an independent artistic vision rooted in originality, regional identity, and creative freedom. MY Story Dear Everglades is Valido’s second full-length studio album. MEDIA CONTACTRicky ValidoValido Recordscontact@rickyvaldo.comRickyValido.comValidoRecords.com Album: Dear EvergladesRelease Date: September 25, 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Who is Ricky Valido? Ricky Valido is an independent South Florida singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and filmmaker. He creates his own take on outlaw country and American roots music. What is Dear Everglades about? Dear Everglades is a 15-song album about the landscapes, wildlife, history, and stories of Florida’s River of Grass. What is South Florida outlaw music? It is Valido’s term for the independent outlaw country and roots music he makes, shaped by traditional country storytelling and the character of South Florida. How many songs are on Dear Everglades? The album has 15 songs. Where is Ricky Valido playing in November 2026? Ricky Valido & The Hialeah Hillbillies play Churchill’s Pub in Miami on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Where is Churchill’s Pub? Churchill’s Pub is at 5501 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137. Who is Ricky Valido & The Hialeah Hillbillies? They are Ricky Valido’s band, performing original outlaw country, honky-tonk, and rock & roll. Ricky Valido is an independent South Florida singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and filmmaker. He creates his own take on outlaw country and American roots music.Dear Everglades is a 15-song album about the landscapes, wildlife, history, and stories of Florida’s River of Grass.It is Valido’s term for the independent outlaw country and roots music he makes, shaped by traditional country storytelling and the character of South Florida.The album has 15 songs.Ricky Valido & The Hialeah Hillbillies play Churchill’s Pub in Miami on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM.Churchill’s Pub is at 5501 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137.They are Ricky Valido’s band, performing original outlaw country, honky-tonk, and rock & roll.