Whether on stage or enjoying the great outdoors, country singer Ryan Lindsay enjoys a style that is almost always completed with a pair of cowboy boots. As an Alberta, Canada, native, he often chooses denim on denim – known as the Canadian tuxedo. Wrangler jeans and ‘80s American-made Levi’s are his favorite for fit and comfort when performing on stage, which complements his eclectic style of thrift-store items that he finds while on tour and has custom tailored. And a cowboy singer always has the perfect hat.
“My go-to when it’s not too hot is an old black wide brim that I’ve had for ages, and over the years, I have done my own stitching on it to add some style,” said Lindsay. “It’s also been through the shop at Standard Hat Works in Waco. They have helped refurbish it and give it a few more years of life.”
Lindsay’s permanent residence may be in Canada, but his growing popularity among Red Dirt music fans has him traveling the US and spending a lot of time on Texas stages. He gets to experience all the seasons – and that’s reflected in his style and music. This year, Lindsay released his new album “Seasons,” a 9-song compilation of music he previously offered throughout the course of a year, two songs at a time, for each season. Now they are bundled together with a bonus track.
“When it came time to make this album, Canada was still very much locked down in the pandemic. We had to Zoom into a session with a band in Nashville to record the first two songs, which were for ‘Fall,’” said Lindsay. “We put those two songs out and then started working on two songs for ‘Winter.’ By recording two songs and immediately putting them out, people got to see me go through the personal seasons in my life.”
Lindsay illustrates his personal seasons with songs like “You, Me and the Mountains,” which poetically relays the frustration he felt when the parents of the girl he was seeing did not approve of their relationship due to cultural differences; and “Too Soon,” a powerful ballad about coping with the loss of a friend.
As Lindsay continued writing songs for each season, he found himself digging deeper. He calls the album a “true reflection of the journey that got him where he is today.”
“The further I got into this project, the more I was able to communicate who I am musically,” he added.
Fans from Canada down to Texas are embracing Lindsay’s style and new music. “Seasons” is smart, genuine, and thoughtful – and highlights his insightful songwriting and rich vocals.
Lindsay is looking forward to touring Texas again this fall. Visit www.ryanlindsaymusic.com to learn more about his music and where you can hear him live.
"The further I got into this project, the more I was able to communicate who I am musically."