Gary Brewer is Back With His New Single, I’m Just Ramblin’.
Bluegrass mainstay Gary Brewer is back with his brand-new single, I’m Just Ramblin’, available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Marking his first release with Pinecastle Records, the track finds Brewer leaning into a reflective groove that captures the spirit of a life spent on the road. Rooted in tradition yet deeply personal, “I’m Just Ramblin’” offers an honest look at the journey of an artist who continues to follow the music wherever it leads.
My new song, I’m Just Ramblin’ pays homage to the early sounds that shaped Bluegrass as we know it today. It reflects who I am, what I’ve seen, and what I’m still doing. I’ve been ramblin’ for a long time, so I’ll keep ramblin’ – Gary Brewer.
Solely penned by Brewer, I’m Just Ramblin’ serves as both a personal statement and a nod to the genre’s roots. Written while reflecting on his career and the road ahead, the song captures themes of perseverance, identity and the ever-present pull of the highway. The single is the lead release from Brewer’s forthcoming full-length album, currently in the works, and will mark his first Bluegrass project since his 2020 release, 40th Anniversary Celebration, which spent an impressive 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart.
Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers have built a reputation as one of Bluegrass music’s most enduring and authentic acts. Founded in 1980, the group has evolved into a family-driven powerhouse, now featuring Brewer’s sons, Wayne Brewer and Mason Brewer, continuing the legacy on stage. Known for their signature Brewgrass sound, the band blends tradition with originality, anchored by Brewer’s one-of-a-kind guitar work. In 2023, he showcased that musicianship and world-class vocals on his acclaimed instrumental project, House of Axes, further cementing his status as a guitarist’s guitarist. Fans can expect more of that signature sound on the upcoming album, with honest storytelling, strong musicianship, and deep roots.
Gary Brewer’s new single, I’m Just Ramblin’, available here.
About Gary Brewer:
Gary Brewer is the founder and front man of the legendary American roots music group, Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers. He formed the band in 1980 at just 14 years old. He is a fifth generation musician with ties dating back to the 1920s where his Great Grandpa Finley J. Brewer Sr. performed as part of the original Carter Family. Gary grew up in music.
After years of playing rock, a career in Bluegrass and Americana music chose him. A hospital stay caused him to set down the electric guitar and grab the acoustic. Brewer is widely considered a guitarist’s guitarist. George Gruhn of Gruhn’s Guitars in Nashville, TN was recently quoted saying Gary Brewer is to the guitar what Bill Monroe was to the mandolin.
Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers
That album would be the last commercially released recording of the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe which included a guitar tablature book published/released by Mel Bay. Gary pays homage to his bluegrass roots with an all-star tribute album to the King of Bluegrass, Jimmy Martin Songs for Dinner. The title track was written by country music hall of famer Tom T. Hall specifically for this album which included basically the Bluegrass Album Band with Gary in place of Tony Rice amongst other special guests.
Gary tours now with his 2 sons Wayne and Mason Brewer and a banjo player performing mostly original music. His written and recorded material/catalog has since widely influenced artists/musicians in multiple genres; In addition to producing all of his projects. Brewer had been signed to multiple top record labels, but seeking independent creative control early on in his career he launched his own label SGM Records (Stretch Grass Music) with a collective 50+ albums released to date.
With his vast experience and love for music, he recently achieved a life long dream of having his very own studio built back in 2020. Called Brewgrass Entertainment Studios located on his 500+ acre Farm in a warehouse that also houses the entertainer’s tour bus and vintage muscle car collection.
With 2020 came Gary’s 40th year as a touring musician along with his most recent release 40th Anniversary Celebration including 14 original tracks acting as a Best of Gary Brewer album (featuring Doug Phelps/The Kentucky Headhunters, Ashton Shepherd, The Travelin’ McCourys, Sam Bush, and more as guests) It topped the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart for 16 weeks and stayed in the top 5 for an astonishing 72 weeks.
The album was also on Billboard’s all-genre Top Current Albums Sales and the 2020/2021 year-end charts listed between mainstream artists Ariana Grande and Rob Zombie. Released to widespread attention, the album gained a cult following and was referred to by one publication as The biggest bluegrass record since duelling banjos.
With rave reviews from American Songwriter, Medium Magazine, Thrive Global, Music Row, NewsBreak, Take Effect, Roots Music Report, Vents Magazine, and more. Viral independent music publication, Saving Country Music, recently credited Gary Brewer along with Sturgill Simpson, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, and Bela Fleck as artists that have brought Bluegrass back into mainstream.
