Country-rock singer-songwriter Bryan Ruby has released his brand-new EP, Growing Season, a four-song snapshot of small-town grit and heartland pride.
Ruby’s journey into country music hasn’t followed the traditional Nashville blueprint. Before he ever stepped into a studio, he chased pro baseball through Guatemala, Cuba, Mexico, Germany and Chile — riding overnight buses, carrying cleats in a backpack and betting on himself over and over.
“The lonesome cowboy image?” Ruby laughs, “I lived it. Different countries, different languages, but the feeling was always the same. Far from home and chasing something that might not pan out, but giving it 110% anyway. Living with dirt under my nails and long stretches of highway ahead and behind me.”
“This EP is my vulnerable moment with fans about how far I’ve come, with a promise that I’m dedicated to the challenges yet to come,” he adds.
Among the new songs is “Going to Work,” a hook-heavy nod to the everyday heroes who keep the lights on and the country moving. The track paints a portrait of hard hats, early mornings, and unwavering pride – capturing Bryan’s core belief that success is something you earn, not something you’re handed.
“Ballcap” pulls the energy inward. It’s a softer moment in the project, but no less powerful. Co-produced by Adam Sickler, the track is a reflection on the identity we carry in the quietest parts of our lives, pairing stripped-down production with heartfelt sincerity.
I’ve previously featured the EP’s other two songs “Diggin’ (‘Til The Corn Comes Up)” and “Growin’ On Me.”
Growing Season is available now on all major music platforms.
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