Deric Ruttan
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | singer/songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Label(s) | Lyric Street On Ramp |
| Associated acts | Dierks Bentley |
| Website | dericruttan.net |
Deric Ruttan is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter from Bracebridge, Ontario. Signed to Lyric Street Records in 2003, he made his chart debut on the U.S. and Canadian country music charts that year with the release of his single "When You Come Around". His self-titled debut album was released that year, producing a total of five singles on the Canadian country music charts. A second album, titled First Time in a Long Time, was released in April 2008.
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[edit] Breakthrough
Deric moved to Nashville in 1994 to pursue his music career, spending his days writing songs and his nights scouring the city getting ideas and learning from local singer/songwriters. He got his break in 1999 when producer Steve Bogard heard one of Deric's tapes and liked it. Steve signed Deric to a songwriting deal and immediately began recording his first demos. After Doug Howard at Lyric Street Records heard his demo and Deric played five songs live for Randy Goodman, Deric scored a record deal with the label. In 2003, he released his debut album, Deric Ruttan.
Deric is currently signed to On Ramp Records. His first album for the label, First Time in a Long Time, was released on April 1, 2008.
[edit] Songwriting
Deric has been known as one of the best songwriters to come from Canada. His string of hits for other artists include; "What Was I Thinkin'" and "Lot Of Leavin' Left To Do" by Dierks Bentley, "Hold My Beer" and "My Way" by Aaron Pritchett, and "Guys Like Me" by Eric Church.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | CAN Country |
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| 2003 | Deric Ruttan | |
| 2008 | First Time in a Long Time | 25 |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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| 2003 | "When You Come Around" | 6 | 46 | Deric Ruttan | |
| "Unbeatable" | |||||
| 2004 | "I Saved Everything" | 10 | |||
| 2005 | "Take the Wheel" | 10 | |||
| "Shine" | 7 | ||||
| 2006 | "Invisible" | 13 | |||
| 2007 | "Good Time" (with Dierks Bentley) | 11 | First Time in a Long Time | ||
| 2008 | "First Time in a Long Time"A | 10 | 96 | ||
- ACurrent single.
