Ryan Bingham has stayed true to his Americana roots, despite having national attention for his song “The Weary Kind” which was the featured song of the movie, Crazy Heart. “The Weary Kind” put Ryan Bingham on the map, earning him an Academy Award, The Golden Globe Award, and Critics Choice Award for the best song in 2010. In a 2010 interview Bingham talks about how many critics and artists suggested that he capitalize on his success from “The Weary Kind” and sign with a major record label, however, Ryan replied that he would never be able to perform a song that he didn’t believe in. He instead signed with a smaller label, Lost Highway records, who allowed him the complete authority to decide what went on his record. It’s easy to believe when Ryan Bingham talks struggle about in his songs (which he frequently does). “He comes from a place where everything is a bit dusty,” says Joe Ely. He dropped out of high school to ride bulls full time, began playing at bars after the rodeos, and eventually had more gigs than rodeo.
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