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The
Story
Bryan Ruby is a rising country music artist, 2026 Nashville Scene 'Artist To Watch', John Lennon International Songwriting Prize finalist, and winner of Season 7 of Nashville Rising Song. With one of the most unique backstories in country music, Ruby spent several seasons grinding his way through independent-league professional baseball - living on the road, finding his voice, and ultimately founding a charity to support the next generation of baseball players from underrepresented communities.
That lived-in grit carries straight into his music. His summer 2025 EP 'Growing Season' introduced rich vocals and deeply authentic storytelling, planting roots in both his sound and the genre itself - hailed by The Tennessean as a project poised to “find his voice.” Ruby has since been featured in Billboard, USA Today, People, NBC’s The TODAY Show, CBS, Yahoo, The Boot, Wide Open Country, Saving Country Music, and more, with songs in rotation on SiriusXM Country and major playlists including Spotify’s All New Country, Fresh Finds: Country, Holler’s Best New Country and ACM Fresh Music Friday. Critics praise his “introspective and relatable storytelling” (The Nash News) and “expressive baritone” (MusicRow ), while Nashville Scene calls his voice “honey-bourbon… destined for country music.”
“Baseball and country music are part of the fabric of our great country. If there's one message I hope people hear in my songs, it's that hard work and heart can carry you through even what the world tells you are insurmountable obstacles. You can earn your place by following your passion, no matter who you are.”
— Bryan Ruby
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