Out Now: Bryan Ruby Strikes Balance Between Roots and the Road With 'Growin' On Me'

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (March 28, 2025) – Rising country artist and award-winning songwriter Bryan Ruby has released his latest single, “Growin’ On Me,” today, March 28, with the music video premiering exclusively with CelebSecrets.

Co-written with Chad Sellers and Ben Klick, the high-energy country anthem with a rock edge is a heartfelt reflection on how time reshapes dreams, balancing restless ambition with the quiet pull of home, love and stability. Blending nostalgia and self-discovery, the song embraces the idea that growth doesn’t mean giving up on the future — it just might look different than expected.

“‘Growin’ On Me’ is about chasing what’s next while staying true to where you come from. Spring is all about new beginnings, and I’m in a season of planting seeds for the future—personally, musically, and in life,” says Ruby. “It’s got that country rock energy I love, but the heart of it is pure roots. Can’t wait for y’all to hear it.”

With over 40 cuts to his name, including Billboard’s “Must Hear” artist Don Louis’ “Watered Down Whiskey”, Ruby has established himself as a standout songwriter in country music. His work has landed on the Texas Country Top 50, the iTunes Country Top 25 (#16), and has been recognized by the John Lennon International Songwriting Prize, where he was a finalist in 2023. A past winner of Nashville Rising Song, Ruby’s talent for introspective yet relatable storytelling has been widely praised by critics, with features in People Magazine, Huffington Post and on major playlists like Spotify’s All New Country, Amazon’s Pride Country, and ACM’s Fresh Music Friday.

Recorded at the renowned Omni Studios in Nashville, “Growin’ On Me” showcases Ruby’s signature sound, delivering anthemic melodies, powerful lyricism and an authentic connection to his roots. With lines reflecting on youthful ambition, shifting priorities, and the pull of home, the song is sure to resonate with fans who’ve experienced their own moments of personal growth:

“As I’m growin’ up this life I love ain’t what I thought it’d be.
My plans have changed from the good old days when I knew everything.
Ain’t ready to buy a house, start getting old, no.
But somewhere in my soul,
there’s a settle down seed
and it’s Growin’ On Me.”

About Bryan Ruby

Bryan Ruby is a rising country music artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. As a songwriter, Bryan has over 40 cuts, with songs he penned appearing on the Texas Country Top 50 chart and the iTunes Country Top 25 (#16). He was a finalist in the 2023 John Lennon International Songwriting Prize. His work has been featured in Huffington Post and People Magazine, and he won Season 7 of the talent-search competition Nashville Rising Song. His debut single, “Left Field” came in June 2022, and was featured on The TODAY Show, added to rotation on SiriusXM’s Country Pride and the Academy of Country Music’s Ultimate Pride Playlist. His latest project was featured on major playlists, including Spotify’s All New Country, Amazon’s Pride Country, New Country Music Friday with Country Pickinz, and ACM Fresh Music Friday. In 2024, Bryan debuted at Nashville Pride and was featured with SiriusXM Country Pride liners.

With rich vocals and authentic storytelling on follow-up singles “Two For The Road” (Aug. ‘22), “The Standouts” (Oct. ‘22), “Christmas With You” (Nov. ‘22), “Baseball Country” (March ‘23), “The Standouts (Heroes Version)” feat. Ty Herndon (June ‘23), “It’s A Wonderful Life” (Nov. ’23), debut EP Diamonds Are Forever (Oct. ’23), and sophomore EP Found & Lost (July ’24), Bryan has captivated listeners. The Nash News praises his “introspective and relatable storytelling,” while MusicRow Magazine highlights his “expressive baritone,” and The Nashville Scene notes his “honey-bourbon voice that was destined for country music.” Recent press has further celebrated his impact, with Country Universe stating, “Ruby’s songs queer genre tropes in subversive ways, too, and he’s gifted with a distinctive baritone of real range and power.”

Bryan made history in 2021 when he publicly came out as gay while playing professional baseball. The inspirational story was featured in USA Today as well as 100+ media outlets around the world, including CBS, Yahoo, Bleacher Report, and Teen Vogue. He then founded Proud To Be In Baseball, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, educating, and creating opportunities for the next generation of LGBTQ baseball players. Ruby’s nonprofit work has earned him a spot on Out Magazine’s prestigious Out 100 list, OutSports’ Power 100 list and the Rising Star award from the Foundation For Love & Acceptance in Nashville.

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