Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand
American bluegrass group
Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand is an American country music and bluegrass group from Ogden, Utah, founded in the mid-1990s by Ryan Shupe. After self-releasing four studio albums, they were signed to Capitol Records in 2005 and achieved a Top 40 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs with the single "Dream Big". Over the years, they have released several albums on both major and independent labels, including Last Man Standing (2008), Brand New Shoes (2010), and We Rode On (2016).
After the title track of Dream Big charted in the Top 40, the second single from the album failed to achieve similar success, leading to the band's departure from Capitol Records. In 2008, they signed to Montage Music Group and released the album Last Man Standing. Following its release, the band continued to tour nationally, refining their unique sound.
In 2010, the band self-released the album Brand New Shoes on their independent label. This album featured crowd favorites and highlights the cross-genre, acousti-jam sound they have become known for.
The band’s latest project, We Rode On (released in 2016), marks a shift toward a more rock-oriented direction. To promote the album, they released several music videos, including "The Sun Will Shine Again", "We Rode On", and "Just Say Yes".
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