Ryan Charles (a.k.a. Jiggy Buckaroo) and Struggle Jennings released their new single “Buddy” via River House Artists, along with an accompanying music video. The track tells the story of a fast-living outlaw, blending country swagger with sharp humor and a rebellious edge. Charles has had the song in his back pocket for a while, knowing it needed the right voice to match its intensity. He found that in Struggle Jennings, grandson of country legend Waylon Jennings, who contributes his own brand of outlaw grit and authenticity to the track.
“Buddy” marks Charles’ third single of the year following last month’s hard-hitting track “Duffy’s Bluff” and the 2000s rap-inspired “Ten Sleep” released in February. Over the last few years, the rising rap sensation has been steadily releasing new music, including the breakup bop “Heartbreak Rodeo,” the twanging “What In Tarnation” and the Kase Closed-featuring “Cold Beer Diet,” which garnered praise from Lyrical Lemonade, The Source and more.
With 64+ million global career streams to date, Charles is quickly building a name for himself by meshing the cowboy lifestyle with his razor-sharp rap flow. Hailing from Buffalo, WY, he has been on tour opening for country acts like fellow Wyoming artist Ian Munsick, Breland, and hip-hop sensation Atlus. He got his start on the inaugural season of American Song Contest, becoming a fan favorite with his original country-rap viral song “New Boot Goofin’.” The song, paired with his charismatic style, caught the attention of rap legend and show host Snoop Dogg.
A natural-born entertainer who’s known for his signature fashion sense, light-hearted twang, and high-energy live shows, Charles continues to work on new music in Nashville, TN. Now, he is positioning himself as one to watch as he leads the charge for Western rap and hip-hop without adhering to genre lines.
Charles has several performances lined up so far for the Spring and Summer – see below for a full list of dates.
Ryan Charles Tour Dates:
May 29 – Rockwall, TX – Dudley’s Sports Grill
June 3 – Nashville, TN – RHA Whiskey Jam Takeover
June 27 – Lakehead, CA – Lakeshore Inn & RV
July 17 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse On Broadway
July 19 – Belleville, WI – Seven Acre Dairy
August 23 – Denver, CO – Moonroom At Summit
