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How can you put a label on music that is so raw, real and true to its roots? This ain't your daughters NashVegas infused country music. Ronnie Hymes lives the tales he sings about and know's a thing or two about working for an honest days pay. Ronnie Hymes refuses to be categorized and be made fit into a certain genre's mold. If he isn't out playing honky tonks, rockin' with numerous known associates, you can find him forever workin' on new tracks in his studio and plotting new shows. Ronnie Hymes is the real deal outlaw country artist for a new generation of rowdy shit kickers.
Hymes learned how to play the guitar as a child, and moved to North Carolina from West Virginia at age 10. He played in bands throughout his teenage years, and after working as a mechanic for several years, went to work at the local tire factory, where his father worked. Being a factory worker and raising a family helped him to realize his roots and where he came from. Just like in the Merle Haggard song, Ronnie had those “Workin Man Blues”. In early 2009, He recorded a 5 song solo EP that made its mark in the Underground Country Music scene. With the release of his self produced full length CD “UnIncorporated” in September 2010, and great reviews from the likes of “SavingCountryMusic.com”, Ronnie Hymes has shown he is a driving force in today’s Outlaw Country music. He has shared the stage with many great artist in his genre, including Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours, Hellbound Glory, J.B. Beverley, Owen Mays, The Poisonville Rats and many others. Ronnie is currently working on material for his upcoming CD, and is planning an east coast tour in September 2011 with good friends and fellow musicians Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours.
Press…
"The beauty of this album (UnIncorporated) is it’s roots in truth. When so many Nashville products try to sing about the common man’s common struggles, they have to do it from the outside looking in. What Ronnie is doing is getting what is inside out, to keep his sanity."
- Triggerman, SavingCountryMusic.com
"Anyone can pick up a guitar and sing into a mic. Ronnie Hymes isn't just anyone that's for sure. Ronnie is what REAL country music is all about. He writes and sings about REAL life and plays the guitar like it's meant to be played... Like it's an extension of his soul. You can waste your time with pop country crap or you can give your ears the REAL deal.... Ronnie Hymes is the real deal"
- Blake Clayton "IBWIP Radio Show", IBWIP Radio Show
"Ronnie Hymes is real. Ronnie Hymes is raw. For fans of true underground country music, look no further"
- Jashie P, Outlaw Radio Chicago
"Ronnie Hymes has done more to promote underground music than any other artist out there"
- Chris Miller, Blue Ribbon Radio
