SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Ryan Dart - New album If Love Don’t Break You, Spring 2026

“You can’t sing about needing rain unless you really know what it means to need it.”

Farmer. Father. Musician. Painter. Ryan Dart’s music encompasses the world he lives in, drawing inspiration from love, loss, heartbreak, and hard work in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.

A fourth-generation Colorado native raised below the poverty line in western Arkansas, Dart was shaped by the songwriting giants—Dylan, Cash, Van Zandt, Waits, Petty—and the soul of old rhythm and blues. As a grandson of the Dust Bowl and steward of the land, his connection to the earth runs deep.

After years traveling the world through music—managing and working tours with Ryan Bingham, The Who, Bob Dylan, Van Halen, and Jack Johnson—Dart settled down to raise his son and start Dart Farms north of Denver. Around the time of the release of his 2022 album Edge of the Wild, his marriage ended, pushing him deeper into the emotional landscape of his songwriting.

Through the healing that followed, Dart emerged with a more refined craft. He has become increasingly involved in writing custom songs for film and television, bringing his authentic storytelling to a broader audience. Now he returns with his most honest work yet: 14 original songs featuring Texas fiddle legend Richard Bowden (Ryan Bingham, Terry Allen) alongside Nate Barnes (Ryan Bingham, Mary Chapin Carpenter), Daniel Sproul (Rose Hill Drive, Hard Working Americans), and Bridget Law of Elephant Revival. While tackling heartbreak and loss, the album surprises with upbeat love songs—showcasing Dart’s evolution as a songwriter unafraid to dig into the full spectrum of human emotion.

Press:

“Dirt Road Woman’ combines folk, country, and troubadour styles in a musical tribute to strong, empowered women.” — The Bluegrass Situation
"The breath of dusty, Rocky Mountain air we didn't know we were suffocating without." — Country Music News International
“‘Dirt Road Woman’ hits all the right nerves and checks all boxes country music lovers look for.” — The Hollywood Digest
“The song is built on acoustic grit and carried by Dart’s weathered, soulful voice. There’s something powerful about an artist who doesn’t fake it. No gimmicks. No over-polished shine. Just truth.” — Country Music Magazine

“Dart comes across like a playlist from the countryside.” — Brian Johnson, Marquee Magazine

“Ryan Dart’s music encapsulates the down to earth, gentle and connected way of life… His acoustic atmosphere is a long exhale on a busy day.” — Skope Magazine

“In a world where it’s increasingly difficult to find something real to connect with, Ryan Dart and his music do just that. There’s no mistaking the soul and authenticity he brings.” — Daniel Sproul (Rose Hill Drive, Ryan Bingham, Hard Working Americans)