Hailing from Poetry, Texas, Ryder Grimes is a multi-award-winning singer whose musical style blends the soul and authenticity of classic country with a modern twist. Raised on a mix of ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s country music, Grimes has honed a sound that reflects both the legends who inspired him and his own unique voice.
“I aim to use the talent God gave me to be creative and build something that is uniquely ‘me,’” Grimes explained. “I love and respect all country music and do believe that you have to grow with the times but don’t have to change what you’re doing. For me, I love old school, traditional country music, but I want to give it that slight edge that’s modern country.”
Grimes’ twist on traditional country is resonating with music lovers as he has already seen success on the Texas country music charts with multiple No. 1 songs. He also earned the Emerging Artist of the Year award at the 2023 Texas Country Music Awards and Songwriter of the Year award in 2024 for his chart-topping single, “In My Boots.”
“This was a special award to win. The reason I write songs is to write something that hits deeper than just the ears for people,” Grimes shared. “When people hear my songs, I want them to feel a soul connection or a relation, kind of the ‘I get that’ feeling. I love writing songs that paint pictures, and to win this award inspires me to keep doing that for years to come!”
Grimes has been hard at work on new music, including an upcoming single, “Wrong Went Wrong,” set for release in February. Co-written with Gunnar Latham, the song is a heart-wrenching, classic country ballad. “It sounds like it was written in 1984, and I am extremely proud of it,” Grimes said.
The song came out of a creative session that took an unexpected turn—what started as an effort to write an upbeat tune quickly transformed into a tear-jerker, the kind of song that pays homage to the greats who shaped his musical upbringing.
Looking ahead, Grimes is excited about all 2025 holds. Not only is he releasing new music, but he has a hefty tour schedule, too, which includes shows in new towns and at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where he will be playing the Junction Stage on March 23 at 7 pm.
“This is a show I am really stoked about,” said Grimes. “I can’t wait to get back to Houston and perform for my H-Town family!”
While traveling across Texas and the U.S., Grimes will also be tackling a new goal he set for himself – to write at least 100 songs this year.
“It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m ready for it,” he said.
But what he’s most proud of is a goal he has already achieved – finding who he truly is as an artist.
“I feel like I have finally found ‘me.’ I believe that as an artist, that is the single hardest thing to achieve,” Grimes added.
To learn more about Ryder Grimes and to stay up to date on his music and tour schedule, follow him on social media and visit rydergrimes.com.