About Ryan Bingham

Ryan Bingham is an American singer-songwriter and actor from New Mexico. He has released six studio albums, two EPs, and one live album. His first studio album, Mescalito, was released in 2007. The lead single from the album, “Southside of Heaven”, was a minor hit that reached #20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His second album, Roadhouse Sun, was released in 2008 and featured the singles “Bread and Water” and “Dollar a Day”. The album peaked at #41 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Awards & Accolades

In 2010, Ryan won an Academy Award for best original song for his contribution to Crazy Heart. The song, “The Weary Kind”, also won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. In 2011, he won a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance for his version of “The Weary Kind”.

Discography

Since Mescalito in 2007, Ryan has released five more studio albums: Roadhouse Sun (2008), Junky Star (2010), Tomorrowland (2012), Fear & Saturday Night (2015), and American Love Song (2019). He also released two EPs: Bluebird (2011) and Midnight Run (2013). His most recent release was a live album titled Live at Third Man Records (2020).

Acting Career

In addition to his music career, Ryan has also had a few acting roles. He appeared in the films Crazy Heart (2009) and Hell or High Water (2016). He also had a recurring role as Robert Stark on the television series Nashville (2013-2014).

Legacy

Ryan Bingham has established himself as one of the premier singer-songwriters in the Americana music genre. His songs are often filled with stories of heartache and hope that resonate with his fans around the world. He has been praised by many of his peers in the music industry and is considered one of the most influential artists of his generation.