History of Ryan Bingham in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2024

George Ryan Bingham is an American musician known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His music crosses genre boundaries and he has released seven albums, including live recordings. Based in Los Angeles, he founded his own record label, Axster Bingham Records.

March 31, 1981: Birth of Ryan Bingham

On March 31, 1981, George Ryan Bingham, an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was born.

October 2, 2007: Signing with Lost Highway Records and Release of Mescalito

Ryan Bingham signed with Lost Highway Records and released his major label debut album, Mescalito, on October 2, 2007.

October 2007: Performance on Austin City Limits

Ryan Bingham appeared with the Drive-By Truckers on Austin City Limits in October 2007.

November 30, 2007: Release of "Southside of Heaven"

Ryan Bingham released "Southside of Heaven", the first single from his album Mescalito, on November 30, 2007.

2007: Release of Mescalito

Ryan Bingham's debut studio album, Mescalito, was released in 2007.

2008: Ryan Bingham Featured on BBC Radio 2

In 2008, Ryan Bingham was a guest on Bob Harris's Country Show on BBC Radio 2 and was predicted to be a rising star with his album that sounded like it was from 1972.

June 2, 2009: Release of Roadhouse Sun

Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses released their second studio album, Roadhouse Sun, on June 2, 2009.

2009: Release of Roadhouse Sun and Collaboration on Crazy Heart

In 2009, Ryan Bingham released his second studio album, Roadhouse Sun, and collaborated with T Bone Burnett on the soundtrack for the film Crazy Heart.

January 17, 2010: Golden Globe Award for "The Weary Kind"

Ryan Bingham won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "The Weary Kind" from the film Crazy Heart on January 17, 2010.

August 31, 2010: Release of Junky Star

Ryan Bingham, along with his band the Dead Horses, released their third studio album, Junky Star, on August 31, 2010, which became his most successful release to date.

2010: Academy Award Win

Ryan Bingham had previously won an Academy Award for best theme song in 2010.

2010: Awards and Recognition for "The Weary Kind"

Ryan Bingham received numerous accolades for "The Weary Kind" in 2010, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Critics' Choice Award for Best Song, as well as the Americana Music Association's Artist of the Year award.

2011: Grammy Award for "The Weary Kind"

Ryan Bingham won a Grammy Award for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media" in 2011 for "The Weary Kind."

July 30, 2012: Release of "Heart of Rhythm"

Ryan Bingham released "Heart of Rhythm", the first single from his album Tomorrowland, on July 30, 2012.

September 6, 2012: Release of "Guess Who's Knockin'"

Ryan Bingham released his second single, "Guess Who's Knockin'," from his album Tomorrowland on September 6, 2012.

October 4, 2012: Release of Music Video for "Guess Who's Knockin'"

The official music video for Ryan Bingham's "Guess Who's Knocking" premiered on October 4, 2012.

June 25, 2013: Release of "Until I'm One With You"

Ryan Bingham released "Until I'm One With You," the theme song for the FX TV series The Bridge, as a digital single on June 25, 2013.

2013: Purchase of Topanga Canyon Home

In 2013, Ryan Bingham and Anna Axster purchased a home in Topanga Canyon for $1.36 million.

April 2014: Release of "For Anyone's Sake"

Ryan Bingham's song "For Anyone's Sake," written for the film Joe, was released as part of the film's original soundtrack in April 2014.

December 9, 2014: Release of "Radio"

Ryan Bingham released "Radio," the first single from his album Fear and Saturday Night, on December 9, 2014.

2014: Starring Role in A Country Called Home

Ryan Bingham starred alongside Imogen Poots in the independent film A Country Called Home, directed by his wife, Anna Axster, in 2014.

January 20, 2015: Release of Fear and Saturday Night

Fear and Saturday Night, Ryan Bingham's fifth studio album, was released on January 20, 2015.

March 5, 2015: Announcement of Expecting First Child

During his performance in Austin, Texas on March 5, 2015, Ryan Bingham announced that he and his wife were expecting their first child.

May 6, 2016: Release of "A Country Called Home"

Ryan Bingham released the title track, "A Country Called Home," from the film A Country Called Home, digitally on May 6, 2016.

August 6, 2016: Recording of Ryan Bingham Live

Ryan Bingham recorded his first live album, Ryan Bingham Live, at Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas, on August 6, 2016.

October 21, 2016: Release of Ryan Bingham Live

Ryan Bingham's live album, Ryan Bingham Live, was released on October 21, 2016.

2016: Interview with Rolling Stone

In a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Ryan Bingham discussed his song "Radio," describing it as a reflection on thoughts, memories, and emotions.

2016: Release of "Back By the River"

Ryan Bingham released his song "Back By the River" on the album The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: A Celebration of Mac and his Music in 2016.

December 2018: Announcement of American Love Song Album

In December 2018, Ryan Bingham announced the upcoming February 2019 release of his sixth studio album, "American Love Song."

2018: Guest Role on Yellowstone

Ryan Bingham had a guest role as Walker, a ranch hand, on the television show Yellowstone from 2018 to 2020.

February 15, 2019: Release of American Love Song

Ryan Bingham released his album, American Love Song, on February 15, 2019, featuring the ballad "Wolves," inspired by the March For Our Lives movement.

February 2019: Release of American Love Song Album

In February 2019, Ryan Bingham released his sixth studio album, "American Love Song," as announced earlier.

April 2019: Launch of The Western Music Festival

In April 2019, Ryan Bingham partnered with Live Nation to launch The Western, his own music festival, with the first event taking place in Luckenbach, Texas.

2019: Ryan Bingham's Career as of 2019

By 2019, Ryan Bingham had released six studio albums and one live album. The last four of these albums were released under his own label, Axster Bingham Records.

March 2020: Start of Cantina Sessions on Youtube

In March 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ryan Bingham began posting covers and original songs on his YouTube channel in a series called "Cantina Sessions."