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R5 had almost a full reunion performance at Rydel Lynch‘s wedding last weekend in Phoenix!

The family band – Rydel, Ross Lynch, Riker Lynch and Ryland Lynch – took the stage during her wedding reception, sans drummer Ellington Ratliff.

Though Rydel and her now husband Capron Funk eloped at the end of August, they still held a ceremony for all of their friends and family.

The bride wore a beautiful Adrianna Papell wedding dress with a heart shaped opening on the back, and surprised her hubby by singing “I Wanna Love You” by Just Friends at the reception.

“It was the best moment of my whole life,” Capron told Insider.

“Having the band perform was such an important thing to her,” wedding planner Amanda Slater told the publication. “She said she had always dreamed of being able to watch her band perform and not actually be up there doing it. So it was amazing making that happen for her on her wedding day.”

“Rydel had so many surprises for Capron and this was my favorite💗 So incredibly amazing💗 I cant wait for you all to see💗XO” Rydel‘s mom Stormie wrote on Instagram about the performance, teasing that we’ll likely be getting a wedding video!

You can see all of the beautiful photos from their wedding on Insider.com!

Riker Lynch is sharing his love for the Lynch Empire.

The 27-year-old musician shared a post on Instagram Monday (July 22) in honor of the five-year anniversary of R5‘s EP Heart Made Up On You.

“Apparently the “Heart Made Up On You” EP came out 5 years ago today! Another R5 release that I was incredibly pumped about when we were working on it,” he wrote.

Riker also used the occasion to share some insider R5 trivia with fans.

“I only wrote a little bit of Easy Love but fun fact: @andygrammer wrote most of that song 🤘 he performed it with us once too! Pretty cool!
Another fun fact: Stay With Me was originally called Take Me Home because we were using part of the chorus from Phil Collin’s song Take Me Home but unfortunately he didn’t approve it so we had to change it haha 😆 ,” he added.

See the throwback pics Ross Lynch shared from R5′s first ever concert here!

Ross Lynch is celebrating 10 years making music.

The 23-year-old singer and actor shared a tribute to his band, R5, on Instagram Sunday (June 16) with a series of pictures from the group’s very first show a decade ago.

“HOLY CRAP it’s been 10 years since our first show ever,” Ross wrote in the post’s caption. “What a journey. This is our story – we started a band, worked our asses off, and then got to travel around the world playing music for all types of different people. Spreading love. That’s crazy.”

The photos feature Ross sporting an adorable, spiky blonde hairdo and his sister, Rydel Lynch, in an orange and yellow skirt and red high tops.

See Ross Lynch’s adorable video of his Austin & Ally co-star Laura Marano dancing in public here!

Ross Butler and R5 step out for the grand opening of Mott 32!

The 13 Reasons Why actor and members of the pop rock band – including Ellington Ratliff, Rocky, Rydel, and Riker Lynch, and his fiancee Savannah Latimer – attended the event held on Friday (December 28) at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Mott 32 is one of Hong Kong’s most award-winning restaurants, which has now offically opened its first U.S. location.

During the celebration, guests sampled dishes from Mott 32’s acclaimed menu, including barbecue Pluma Iberico pork, minced duck in a lettuce cup and crispy sugar-coated barbecue pork buns, all while taking in the stunning design elements and unique Las Vegas details.

Additionally, throughout the evening, guests enjoyed music by 1920s speakeasy-inspired band Moonshiners, had their fortunes told, posed for photos, and more.

“Last night, we opened Mott 32 with style and grace,” Ross shared on Instagram. “Tonight, we eat everything on the menu with reckless abandon. You dim sum you lose sum.”

Mott 32 will open to the public tomorrow (December 30), and will offer a special prix-fixe menu on New Year’s Eve for $168 per person.

Fans had a ton of questions about Ross and Rocky Lynch‘s new music project, The Driver Era, when it was first announced.

The biggest question — what the rest of R5 (Riker, Rydel and Ellington) thought about it all.

Speaking with Billboard about it, Ross and Rocky assure everyone that they’re okay about it all.

“Everyone’s really into it, actually,” Ross explained. “Everyone is super supportive. We’ve always had a family dynamic, it’s always been love and support.”

He adds, “A big part of that is the fact that Rocky and I live together, and we’re in the studio every single day. We’re writing songs and working hard on this craft that we’ve honed in an and wanna continue to hone in on and perfect, which is songwriting and anything sonically really.”

“It feels organic and natural right now for it to be the main focus of The Driver Era.”

Moving on from R5 wasn’t a light decision, but it was a move in the right direction; and their family will always be supportive.

“We’ve all been playing music together for 10+ years. We’ve created such a bond that’s really electric on stage,” Ross adds. “I think that was the main appeal of R5, and that’s why a lot of people like us to this day. That’s how we sustained all of the energy we created 5 years ago.

“We don’t wanna tarnish that at all. We’re currently brainstorming ways on how to involve that same energy and dynamic into The Driver Era.”

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The Driver Era Premieres Their First Ever Single ‘Preacher Man’ – Listen Here!

Earlier today, JJJ revealed what was behind R5‘s change to The Driver Era and now, there’s a sneak peek of their brand new music!

Ross and Rocky Lynch, who are writing, performing, and producing most of the tracks for the new era of music, have dropped a little snippet of “Preacher Man”, which will be out March 16th.

“From the title you might think there’s some kind of religious connotation there, but if anything there’s more of an atheist quality to it,” Ross says of the song.

If you’re still wondering about where Riker, Rydel and Ellington Ratliff fit into the new project, Ross and Rocky are wanting to surprise you. So stay tuned!

You might’ve noticed the change on R5‘s social media accounts, we know we did!

But no need to freak out just yet — R5 is not ending, they’re just starting something new; and yes, that means new music!

R5 is now The Driver Era, a brand new era with Ross and Rocky Lynch writing, performing, and producing most of the tracks.

“We have completely different ideas and goals at this point in our lives,” Ross shares in a statement.

Rocky adds, “We are, of course, evolving and it’s natural to move forward with a new sound and outlook.”

The Driver Era will “capture a certain classic feeling while looking toward tomorrow” and will conjure up “every romantic association with heading out on the open road: limitless possibility, the thrill of escape, a refusal to stay in one place for any real length of time.”

JJJ can tell you that the debut single, “Preacher Man”, is coming REALLY REALLY SOON!

On top of “Preacher Man” and the accompanying music video, other songs fans can look forward to include “Afterglow” and “Flexible”.

Check out Ross‘s note below about the start of The Driver Era he shared on Instagram Stories: