Ryan Bingham Counts Himself a Lucky One

Ryan Bingham was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, and grew up moving around the Southwest as his family followed work in the oil fields. In his twenties, Ryan began writing songs about the people he’d met and the places he’d been. He went on to play bars and honky-tonks around Texas, building a following that led to the release of his 2007 album, Mescalito. His music reached a wider audience with “The Weary Kind,” which he co-wrote with T Bone Burnett for the film Crazy Heart. The song earned them an Oscar in 2010 and a Grammy the following year. On his latest album, They Call Us the Lucky Ones, Ryan joined forces with the Texas Gentlemen, recording much of it live in the studio. Sid talks to Ryan about his new record, what he learned sharing the road with Willie Nelson, and how joining the cast of Yellowstone led him to his wife, actress Hassie Harrison. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Episode Art Courtesy of Southern Living /Elias Tahan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices