Today, acclaimed chart-topping country artist BRYAN MARTIN delivers his 13-track LP, Years In The Making, via Average Joes Entertainment. MARTIN continues to build momentum following his RIAA-certified platinum hit, “We Ride,” and the success of his rising single, “Wolves Cry,” currently climbing the country radio charts. In 2023, the Cherokee Indigenous American artist achieved a career milestone with his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry, stepping into the venue’s sacred circle.
Hollywood producer and actress Janace Tashjian took the helm as the producer for the official music video of the project’s focus track, “What About Me.” Tashjian — recognized for her roles in Avatar (2009) and more recently Father Stu — was joined by Rosalind Ross as director. The video follows a young cowboy on his quest to buy his first guitar, alluding to a journey that echoes MARTIN’s own upbringing and early experiences with music.
On April 16 in Lexington, KY, MARTIN will hit the road for his 27-date tour of the same name, with select shows featuring support from Ben Roberts and Taylor Austin Dye. Adding to the excitement, MARTIN is set to make his debut at the legendary Stagecoach Festival, bringing his hard-hitting country sound to one of the genre’s biggest stages.
On February 7, MARTIN dropped the final single from the project, “Ain’t My Old Man.” Written by MARTIN, Lee Thomas Miller and Nick Walsh, “Ain’t My Old Man” delves into MARTIN’s relationship with his father, capturing the universal moment of realizing you’ve inherited more from your parents than you ever expected. Showcasing his signature poetic lyricism and authentic storytelling, the song is another testament to his songwriting ability, reminding us that he writes what he lives. Robert Oermann of MusicRow, hailed it as “Well written, well sung and perfectly produced. Play this.”
“I think a lot of us grow up wanting to be like our dads, but at the same time saying ‘I don’t want to be nothing like that when I grow up,” MARTIN shares. “I want to have more patience and teach my kids how to do things. Then you grow up and sometimes you catch yourself in moments where you’re just like ‘man, I’m just like that guy.’”
YEARS IN THE MAKING TRACKLISTING:
“What About Me”
“Wishbone”
“Goin For Broke”
“Headstrong”
“Buzzards” (Explicit)
“Cowboy In This Indian”
“Silver and Gold” (feat. Ben Roberts)
“Years In The Making”
“Don’t Come Lookin For Me” (feat. Marty Stuart)
“Wolves Cry”
“Ain’t My Old Man”
“Gettin Fore The Gone”
“Easier Bein Me”
Following the success of his Platinum-certified anthem “We Ride,” which has garnered over 300 million streams and soared into the Top 3 at country radio, BRYAN MARTIN earned a 2024 MusicRow Awards nomination for “Breakthrough Artist-Writer of the Year.” MARTIN’s career-defining moments, including “We Ride” landing at No. 3 on Billboard’s “Country Airplay” chart and the music video accumulating more than 57 million views, have solidified his growing presence in country music. At 36, MARTIN continues to redefine the country music ladder with over 800 million career streams, millions of monthly listeners, and a grit-soaked sound that resonates across a vast audience. Furthermore, he has shared the stage with Jason Aldean, Chris Young, and even rocked stadiums alongside Morgan Wallen on the blockbuster “One Night At A Time” Tour, solidifying his reputation as a rising force in country music.
However, MARTIN’s rise didn’t come easy. Born and raised in Logansport, Louisiana, his journey began in church, singing as a child. By eight, he was covering George Strait at local fairs, encouraged by his mother, who had shared stages with legends like Faron Young and Alison Krauss. But life took a hard detour. He pursued bull riding, worked hay fields, and battled substance abuse, hitting rock bottom at 19. A near-fatal car accident reignited his passion for songwriting, pushing him to make his guitar pay off and confront his struggles head-on.
Albums like If It Was Easy (2019), Self Inflicted Scars (2022), and Poets & Old Souls (2023) reveal a true artist who has survived the darkness and emerged with songs that speak to the heart of the working-class experience. With each new release and tour date, MARTIN proves that the best songs don’t just tell stories — they live and breathe in the spaces between struggle and triumph. With his signature rough-edged voice and raw, honest storytelling, MARTIN continues to demonstrate his talent for turning profound emotion into unforgettable music.
MARTIN’s songs are like the old bar stool you sink into after a brutal day — steady, familiar, and brimming with stories. It hugs you like a friend who’s seen the worst of you and still sticks around, or hits like a gut-punch wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. His music cuts to the bone, channeling the raw highs and lows of life into melodies that linger long after the last note fades.
BRYAN MARTIN is set to keep his momentum rolling throughout 2025 with new music — including his latest single, “Shades” with Colt Ford featuring Yelawolf — and a packed lineup of tour dates.
YEARS IN THE MAKING TOUR:
* w/ Ben Roberts
^ w/ Taylor Austin Dye
