It was 12 years ago that Ricochet recorded “Daddy’s Money.” The song shot up the charts to No. 1 and launched the band into country superstardom. Now, they’re re-recording the hit for their new album.

“Reloaded” will feature 12 tracks. Six of the songs will be new works, while six others will be some of their greatest hits, including the aforementioned “Daddy’s Money” and the band’s a capella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Their rich, textured version of the national anthem, sung in four-part harmony, has been applauded by audiences at several American sporting events including NASCAR races, the National Finals Rodeo, NFL games and MLB games. In fact, they are the first and only artists to ever chart “The Star Spangled Banner” on Billboard’s Top 40. This is an accomplishment that the band holds in high regard.

“We’re very proud of that,” says Greg Cook, the bass player and a vocalist for Ricochet. “That song is always a winner. And I don’t mean to toot my own horn here, but our version is good and we can pull it off.”

The band is offering a MP3 download of the song on its Web site, www.ricochetonline.com. Even better, they are offering it for free so that all Americans can listen to the song in support of their country.

“I wouldn’t feel right about taking people’s money for that,” Cook admits.

The band also will be offering the other 11 tracks from “Reloaded” on the Web site and iTunes in the coming months. Ricochet has been working on the album for the last few years when they weren’t on the road.

“We’re really excited about it. You put your heart and soul into it for five years and you hope it will be good,” Cook says.

Right now, the band is out of the studio and on the road. Ricochet is one of the most requested live shows in all of country music. It may be because of all the fun they have on stage with the audience and each other.

“We’ll make fun of ourselves and I think that makes us more approachable. It’s kind of like a circus without the clowns. Or maybe just the clowns. However you want to look at it,” Cook laughs.

Admission to the show at the Buffalo Bar is $20. It starts at 7:30 p.m., with Casey Brett and Scott Allyn Peery opening.