Bryan Ruby Lights The Match On New Summer Single “Bonfire”

Country artist Bryan Ruby turns up the heat with his sexy, modern, summer-soaked new single, “Bonfire,” out everywhere today.  A late-night soundtrack about the kind of spark you know you should resist, the magnetic pull of two people giving in to temptation and chasing the rush anyway.

LISTEN TO “BONFIRE” HERE.

“You know this is a bad idea,” says Ruby. “But it’s that moment where the spark is already there, and you’re both locking eyes and choosing to lean into it anyway.”

Written by Bryan Ruby alongside Dan Harrison (Dolly Parton, Belles, Clayton Shay, Carson Beyer), Chad Sellers, and Brayden Stewart, and produced by David Axelrod, Adam Sickler, and Ruby himself, “Bonfire” unfolds against a backdrop of dirt dance floors, pallet smoke, and electric summer-night energy. The track captures the tension between holding back and giving in, channeling the thrill of a connection that burns too hot to ignore.

In addition to the new single, Bryan will release his EP, Playing With Fire, on July 17th, available on all streaming platforms. You can pre-save and pre-add the project HERE.

With vivid imagery and Ruby’s signature country storytelling, “Bonfire” simmers with tension before exploding into a massive chorus that captures the thrill of giving in to temptation. Fueled by razor-sharp lyrics and a sleek modern-country edge, including standout lines like “Bet your kiss hits like kerosene / Every word you speak is nicotine,” the track blends gritty storytelling with an electrifying energy built for long summer nights.

Bryan Ruby is a Nashville-based country artist and songwriter known for pairing emotionally honest storytelling with a fresh, modern country sound. Recently named a 2026 Nashville Scene Artist To Watch, Ruby has built momentum as both an artist and a songwriter, earning more than 40 cuts and charting on the Texas Country Top 50 and iTunes Country charts. A finalist for the John Lennon International Songwriting Prize and winner of Season 7 of Nashville Rising Song, he has received national recognition from outlets including Billboard, USA Today, NBC’s TODAY Show, People Magazine, CBS, and Yahoo, while also landing support from SiriusXM Country and major editorial playlists including Spotify’s All New Country, Holler’s Best New Country, and ACM Fresh Music Friday.

With “Bonfire,” Ruby continues to evolve his sound, showcasing a bolder, more high-energy side of his artistry while staying rooted in the honest storytelling that defines his music.