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Nashville Scene, USA Today and The TODAY Show’s featured artist Bryan Ruby joins BBR’s Brooke Eden for Preds’ Pride Night Game Presentation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators’ 9th annual Pride Night has tapped rising country music trailblazer Bryan Ruby to play the Bridgestone Arena’s Band Stage on Tuesday, April 9. In collaboration with Nashville Pride, the night spotlights local LGBTQ+ businesses, creatives and non-profits. Ruby’s nonprofit, Proud to Be in Baseball, will also be highlighted for its work with LGBTQ+ youth in baseball.
The game will open with a national anthem performance by BBR’s Brooke Eden, a breakout LGBTQ+ artist, dubbed a “fiery country star-in-the-making” by Billboard, a “Next Big Thing” by MusicRow Magazine, and named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country.
“We are so excited to have Bryan performing at the Nashville Predators’ Pride Night on April 9,” said Tina Tousignant, Nashville Pride’s Community Outreach Chair. “Bryan’s rich vocals and authentic storytelling are impressive, but his dedication to the LGBTQ+ community in Tennessee is truly an inspiration. Nashville Pride is incredibly grateful for his advocacy, musical talents and steadfast support of the queer community.”
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Ruby is set to release his highly anticipated EP “Found and Lost” later this year. Fans were given a preview into his raw and authentic breakup journey with the release of the EP’s country/rock heartbreaker, “Goes Without Saying”. The single was performed live at a special release show called “Bryan Ruby’s Broken Hearts Club” on the night before Valentine’s Day at The Lipstick Lounge in Nashville, TN.
This heartfelt mid-tempo ballad, crafted by the talented lyricists Nell Maynard (writer of “Blueneck” by Chris Houseman and “Runs In The Water” by Royale Lynn), Kelli Rachel Schilken and Cassidy Reeves Best, delves into emotional yearning for the past and the bewilderment experienced when a partner chooses to leave without explanation. Known for his poignant storytelling, Ruby infuses the song with his signature style, evoking listeners to reminisce about their past heartaches while finding comfort in the shared experience of human vulnerability.
Bryan released his debut EP, “Diamonds Are Forever,” in 2023, which chronicled the stories of resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence he experienced over five years playing at the lower levels of professional baseball. The EP was named a “Recent Release You Don’t Want To Miss” by the Nashville Scene, where writer Rachel Cholst declared, “Bryan Ruby has a honey-bourbon voice that was destined for country music… Ruby’s astute songwriting and his inviting voice makes bold change and independence sound like plain common sense.”
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About Bryan Ruby
Bryan Ruby is a rising country music artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. As a songwriter, Bryan has over 30 cuts with songs he penned appearing on the Texas Country Top 50 chart and the iTunes Country Top 25 (#16), and songs he has written have been featured on both Huffington Post and People Magazine. Bryan won Season 7 of the talent-search competition Nashville Rising Song and released his debut single, “Left Field” in June 2022. The song was featured on The TODAY Show and added to rotation on SiriusXM’s Country Pride and the Academy of Country Music’s Ultimate Pride Playlist.
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), and “The Standouts (Heroes Version)” feat. Ty Herndon (June ‘23), “It’s A Wonderful Life” (Nov. ’23), and debut EP “Diamonds Are Forever” (Oct. ’23), “Bryan’s introspective and relatable storytelling,” (The Nash News) “expressive baritone,” (MusicRow Magazine) and “a honey-bourbon voice that was destined for country music,” (The Nashville Scene) gives him a unique calling card in the up-and-coming Nashville country scene.
Bryan made history in September 2021 when he became the only active professional baseball player to come out as gay at the time. 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 and the Rising Star award from the Foundation For Love & Acceptance in Nashville.
