How can you put a label on music that is so raw, real and true to its roots? This ain't your daughters 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 honky tonk country artist for a new generation.
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 Honky Tonk Country music. He has shared the stage with many great artist in his genre, including good friends and fellow musicians Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours, Hellbound Glory, J.B. Beverley, Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies, Billy Don Burns, and many, many more.
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