First attempt at this brand new song on Chase Rice's new album "Ignite the Night" - great song. Follow me on Twitter: @JustCountry247

"Carolina Can" (Chase Rice Cover)

This Is How Country Feels
Lyrics By: Thomas W. Peterson AKA RedHeart 
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(Verse 1) Mud on my boots and dust on my jeans Cold beer in my hand living the dream Bonfire crackling under starlit skies Pretty girl beside me with those country eyes Truck bed tailgate, radio loud This is what it's all about

(Chorus) This is how country feels Like freedom running through your veins This is how country feels Dancing in the summer rain Backwoods, dirt roads, and Saturday nights Everything's gonna be alright When you're living life for real This is how country feels

(Verse 2) Grandpa's old guitar with the broken string Mama's sweet tea and the songs we sing Fishing line cast in the morning mist Sunday church and a stolen kiss Work hard, play harder, that's the way Living country every single day

(Chorus) This is how country feels Like freedom running through your veins This is how country feels Dancing in the summer rain Backwoods, dirt roads, and Saturday nights Everything's gonna be alright When you're living life for real This is how country feels

(Bridge) When the city gets too crazy and the world's moving too fast I come back to these roots that are built to last Where handshakes mean something and your word is your bond This is where my heart belongs

(Final Chorus) This is how country feels Like freedom running through your veins This is how country feels Dancing in the summer rain Backwoods, dirt roads, and Saturday nights Everything's gonna be alright When you're living life for real This is how country feels Yeah, this is how country feels This is how country feels

(Outro) Mud on my boots and love in my heart This is how country feels right from the start



How Country Feels 9-8-25

"I think of ‘Mood Ring’ as the song you play when you’re ready to let loose and be yourself. It's about those moments when you’re feeling free, wild, and just living in the present. I hope people can vibe with that!" -Bryan Ruby

Written by Bryan Ruby and Chad Sellers
Produced by Andrew Capra
©Bryan Ruby 2025

About MOOD RING:

Nashville, TN – Rising country artist Bryan Ruby returns with “Mood Ring”, a flirty, feel-good country party anthem that blends catchy production with playful lyrics about fleeting love and emotional spontaneity. With its singalong chorus and lighthearted vibe, the track marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ruby, whose evolving sound continues to bring new energy to the country genre.

Ruby is a John Lennon International Songwriting Prize finalist and winner of Season 7 of the talent search competition Nashville Rising Song. Based in Nashville, he has quickly gained attention for his rich vocals and authentic storytelling. His summer 2025 EP Growing Season earned widespread praise, with The Tennessean calling it a project poised to “find his voice.” With “Mood Ring”, Ruby comes out swinging with a fresh, fun story that captures the heat of new love.

Produced by Andrew Capra - a Nashville-based rising talent known for his work with artists like The War and Treaty, Alexandra Kay, and Sammy Arriaga, as well as on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and All American - "Mood Ring" delivers an effortlessly modern edge while staying rooted in Ruby’s authentic storytelling.

Capra shares, "We had a great time bringing ‘Mood Ring’ to life – from the get-go it was all about having as much fun as we could in the instruments and vocals to feel like the summer love song that it is ! We knew the song would be done when it felt ready to crank up in the car with the windows down!"

"‘Mood Ring’ is all about capturing that spontaneous, carefree vibe when everything just clicks. It's a fun, no-strings-attached anthem that celebrates the freedom of living in the moment. I’m excited for people to feel that energy when they hear it!" says Ruby.

With upbeat country production and emotionally honest lyrics, “Mood Ring” showcases Ruby’s expressive baritone and signature lyrical style. "This song is a mix of playful lyrics and country production that just feels like a good time. I wanted to create something fun that gets people to let loose and embrace the ups and downs of love and connection," he adds.

With features in Billboard, USA Today, NBC’s TODAY Show, CBS, Yahoo, The Boot, Wide Open Country, All Country News, Saving Country Music, and People Magazine, Ruby’s momentum continues to build. His music has been added to rotation on SiriusXM Country Pride and major playlists including Spotify’s All New Country, Amazon’s Pride Country, and ACM Fresh Music Friday. The Nash News praised his “introspective and relatable storytelling,” while MusicRow Magazine highlighted his “expressive baritone,” and The Nashville Scene described his “honey-bourbon voice that was destined for country music.”

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