2016–2020: Initial formation The Red Clay Strays formed as the successor to a
cover band in
Mobile, Alabama in 2016, consisting of lead singer Brandon Coleman, bassist Andrew Bishop and guitarist Drew Nix. As the band started to perform more original material, they regrouped and formed the Red Clay Strays, adding drummer John Hall and guitarist Zach Rishel in the process. In November 2019, they released the single "Good Godly Woman", which was featured in the film
Doctor Sleep.
2020–2023: Moment of Truth and continued growth Funded primarily by
crowdfunding efforts spurred by manager Cody Payne, the band recorded their debut studio album
Moment of Truth in
Huntsville, Alabama. The group self-released the album in April 2022 but did not get much commercial success initially. The song became the group's first song to enter a
Billboard chart when it debuted on the
Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart at number 33 on the chart dated November 25. They also added keyboardist and organist Sevans Henderson around the same time. In August 2024, the group embarked on a five-show tour in Europe. Additionally, the group released their second studio album,
Made by These Moments, on July 26, 2024, which was produced by
Dave Cobb. The lead single from this album, "
Wanna Be Loved", was released on May 22, 2024. They also appear on the
Twisters soundtrack with the song "Caddo County". On October 3, 2025, the Red Clay Strays released the single "People Hatin'". ==Discography==