"Up All Night" at radio now
Posted 2-8-10
The new single "Up All Night" (the follow-up to the anthemic "Sing That Song Again"), is now at radio in Canada! Written by Deric and Jimmy Rankin, "Up All Night", the second single from Deric's brand-new album 'Sunshine', is a rollicking, feel-good portrait of life on a Friday night in a small town. Request "Up All Night" today -- and click here to order your copy of 'Sunshine'...

Sunshine? Speed Of Life...?
Posted 2-8-10
Deric and the boys roll to the Maritimes today to finish the last leg of The Sunshine Tour, playing 6 shows in NB, NS, and PEI. They'll be sharing the bill with their friends (and CCMA Group Of The Year winners) Doc Walker, who are currently promoting their new album 'Go' on their Speed Of Life Tour.

The Sunshine Tour...is NOW
Posted 1-19-10
Deric and the boys are currently ON TOUR - bringing their high energy show to stages from BC to PEI! The Sunshine Tour will make stops in 22 towns and cities across Canada, with special guest Hey Romeo. Visit our Tour page for details...

'Sunshine' available now
Posted 1-12-10
Deric's NEW ALBUM 'Sunshine' is in stores and online now! 'Sunshine', (the follow-up to 2008's critically acclaimed 'First Time In A Long Time'), is the singer/songwriter's most personal album to date, and features the hit single "Sing That Song Again". 'Sunshine' is available at Walmart, HMV and CD Plus stores across Canada, and physical and digital copies are available in our online store, right here at www.dericruttan.net.

Best Of The Decade
Posted 12-26-09
On a recent list of The Top 500 releases spun at Canadian country radio since Jan. 1, 2000, Deric's song "When You Come Around" was #20! (Carolyn Dawn Johnson's "I Don't Want You To Go" was #19. CDJ and Deric were the ONLY Canadian artists in the top 20).

Countdown to Sunshine
Posted 12-12-09
One month from today, on January 12, 2010, Deric's brand-new album Sunshine hits store shelves across Canada.  The follow-up to 2008's First Time In A Long Time, Sunshine features 11 new songs, including Deric's current radio anthem, "Sing That Song Again."  Physical copies of the CD can also be ordered from www.dericruttan.net, and digital downloads will be available at both www.dericruttan.net and at itunes.    

Deric Wins SOCAN Award
Posted 11-24-09
At the 20th annual SOCAN Awards held last night at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall, Deric and co-writer Jimmy Rankin took home a Country Music Award for "First Time In A Long Time", the title track and hit single from Deric's sophomore album. The SOCAN Awards celebrate the year's outstanding achievements of Canada's songwriters, composers, and publishers. "First Time In A Long Time", (along with Doc Walker's "Beautiful Life" and Gord Bamford's "Stayed Till Two") received a Country Music Award for being one of the Top 3 most-played Canadian country songs of 2008. This is Deric's 6th SOCAN Award.

Sunshine Tour
Posted 11-19-09
Tour preparations are in full swing for Deric's upcoming cross-Canada tour. Deric and the band will visit 23 towns and cities across Canada from BC to PEI, and put over 6,700 kilometres on the tour bus! The 'Sunshine Tour' coincides with the release of Deric's brand-new album 'Sunshine', which hits store shelves January 12, 2010. The full tour itinerary will be posted on our Tour page in the coming weeks.

Sing That Song Again"...again
Posted 10-06-09
Deric's brand-new single, "Sing That Song Again" continues to impress at radio.  Just four weeks after it's release, the feel-good, reflective anthem is now Top 30 and climbing on two of Canada's country music charts (#26 Mediabase, #29 Trax Report, #35 Billboard).  Deric's new album Sunshine will be available in-stores and online January, 2010.  

"Sing That Song Again"
Posted 9-22-09
Just 2 weeks after it's release, Deric's brand-new single, "Sing That Song Again" is the 3rd MOST-ADDED song at Canadian country radio this week, making it's Mediabase chart debut at #42! — 27 radio stations across the country have already added "Sing That Song Again" to their playlists. Deric's new album Sunshine will be available in-stores and online January, 2010.

New Single at radio NOW
Posted 9-8-09
Deric's brand-new single, "Sing That Song Again", is at radio now!  The lead-off single from Deric's new album Sunshine (in-stores and online January, 2010), "Sing That Song Again" is a feel-good, youthful anthem that is destined to be a DR concert favourite for years to come.  "Sing That Song Again" -- coming to a radio station near you!

CCMA Update
Posted 9-4-09
Next week, Deric will take a break from the studio and head to Vancouver, BC for the Canadian Country Music Awards.  While in Vancouver, Deric will perform at Fanfest on Sat., Sept. 12th, as well as present the award for 'Group Or Duo Of The Year' on the CCMA Award show (broadcast live on CBC Sept. 13th at 8:pm, with encore airings on CMT Canada).

Update from the Studio
Posted 8-30-09
After spending the better part of the last 2 weeks in 3 different Nashville studios, Deric's forthcoming album (his follow up to 2008's First Time In A Long Time), is well underway.  Be listening for the album's debut single, due out to country radio in September!

New Album
Posted 8-10-09
Deric heads in to the studio today in Nashville to begin recording the first few songs for his new album, due out in January, 2010. The debut single from Deric's third, highly-anticipated CD will ship to radio in September!

17,000 of my closest friends...
Posted 7-17-09
Check out Deric's Facebook videos and see the infamous on-stage video Deric shot at the recent Cavendish Beach, PEI show...

Fan Club Meet & Greets Now Open
Posted 7-8-09
Fan Club Meet & Greets for the summer shows are now open! Fans who are members of Deric's online Fan Club may now sign up for an exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with Deric by visiting the Tour page and clicking "Sign-up". Click the "Info" link at the top of the Tour page for M&G details. (Limit - 10 fans per pre-show Meet & Greet).

Summer shows are here
Posted 7-2-09
On July 4th, Deric and the band kick off the summer festival season with a headlining slot at Nashville North, at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Other July tour stops include shows in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Visit our tour page for show details.

Deric and Eric
Posted 6-4-09
On June 12 at The Rutledge in Nashville, Deric will be a special guest of co-writer Eric Church in 'Deconstructed', an intimate storytellers show where Eric and select co-writers perform songs they've written and discuss the songwriting process. (Deric co-wrote the Eric Church hit "Guys Like Me", and has 2 songs on Eric's new album, Carolina). Part of CMA Music Fest 2009. (This show will also be webcast live on IClips.net -- visit www.ericchurch.com for details).

Deric on Chevy Cross Canada Countdown
Posted 5-27-09
While performing in Toronto last week, Deric taped an episode of Chevy Cross Canada Countdown with host Casey Clarke. Deric and Casey discussed Deric's forthcoming new music, performing acoustically, and raccoons (!?!) The episode will debut on CMT this Friday, May 29 at 7:pm, with encore airings Sat. May 30 at 11:am, Sun. May 31 at 7:pm, and Tues. June 2 at 6:pm. (All times EST).

"Almost Beautiful" at radio this week
Posted 5-11-09
Deric's new single, "Almost Beautiful" (the follow-up to "California Plates"), ships to Canadian country radio this week. The first ballad to be released from First Time In A Long Time, the powerful "Almost Beautiful" is a dynamic, emotional tale of regret and missed opportunity. Listen for "Almost Beautiful" to debut on your favourite radio station soon...

"California Plates" Top 10 on CMT
Posted 5-04-09
Deric's video for "California Plates" is Top 10 this week on Chevy Cross Canada Countdown on CMT. "California Plates" was filmed live at The Dakota Tavern in Toronto during the 'First Time In A Long Time Tour'. Check out the Countdown, airing CMT on Fridays at 7 PM (EST), with repeats on Saturdays at 11: AM (EST) and Sundays at 6: PM (EST).

Video Countdown - CMT
Posted 4-09-09
Deric's video for "California Plates" moves from 17 up to 16 this week on Chevy Cross Canada Countdown on CMT. The episode premieres this Friday, April 10th at 7 PM (EST), with repeats on Sat. April 11th at 11: AM (EST) and Sun. April 12th at 6: PM (EST).

Deric hosts Keith Urban
Posted 3-23-09
Starting March 27th, be listening to your local radio station for "The Keith Urban Canadian Album Launch Radio Special", hosted by Deric Ruttan. This one-hour radio special will feature all-new music from Keith's forthcoming new album Defying Gravity, as well as candid comments from Keith about the recording process, song selection, and upcoming tour. Click here for a list of stations running the special.

"California Plates" Is Top 20!
Posted 3-09-09
Deric's brand new single (co-written with Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw from Doc Walker), is now Top 20 on all 3 Canadian country charts. (R&R - #20, Mediabase - #18, Trax Report - #14). Visit the Music page to listen to a clip of the song.

"California Plates" at radio now
Posted 1-07-09
"California Plates", Deric's brand new single (the follow-up to "Lovin' You Is Killin' Me"), is at Canadian country radio this week. A favorite of fans and industry-types alike, the Eagles-esque "California Plates" was written by Deric and Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw (of Doc Walker), and is a mid-tempo, bittersweet tale of love found, treasured, and lost again. Visit the Music page to listen to a clip of the song.

"FTIALT" — 2008 Top 20!
Posted 1-05-09
Deric's "First Time In A Long Time" was the 19th most-played country song on Canadian radio in 2008, according to leading music industry magazine R&R (Radio & Records). "First Time In A Long Time" (Deric's 7th Top 10 radio single), shares the 'most-played list' with singles by Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, and others.

"FTIALT" — Top 10 List!
Posted 12-17-08
On Dec. 12, Director/Producer Joel Stewart revealed his picks for "Top 10 Albums of 2008" with CMT's Elissa Lansdell.  Deric's First Time In A Long Time was #2 (ahead of Sugarland, Lady Antebellum, Kathleen Edwards, and Ron Sexsmith)!  (Luke Doucet's Blood's Too Rich was #1 on Joel's list...)

Deric radio interview online
Posted 12-4-08
This Sunday, December 7th at 5:pm (Central), listen online at www.cjwwradio.com for a full Deric Ruttan feature with host, Jay Richards.  You'll hear Deric and Jay discuss DR's life, music, and Jim Norton's coffee...in Saskatchewan, listeners can tune their radios to CJWW 600 AM to hear this special artist spotlight.

Deric to co-host Chevy Cross-Canada Countdown
Posted 11-24-08
On a recent tour stop in Calgary, Deric filmed an episode of 'Chevy Cross-Canada Countdown' with Casey Clarke at the Ironwood Stage & Grill, and the Saddledome. Hilarity ensues. Catch Deric and Casey co-hosting this episode Friday, December 5 at 8:PM (Eastern) and 5:PM (Pacific).

Deric on tour!
Posted 11-15-08
Deric is currently ON TOUR in Western Canada, completing the last 2008 shows of his 'First Time In A Long Time' tour. Visit our TOUR page for details.

New Videos Posted!
Posted 11-4-08
Check out our Video page for 3 brand new videos -- "Lovin' You Is Killin' Me" (official music video), "One Day On Tour With Deric Ruttan", a documentary-style video by Antonio Hrynchuk shot during Deric's 'First Time In A Long Time Tour', and "Deric Ruttan on CMT 30", where Deric shares footage for the Down Home Movie segment.

Deric wins his 4th ASCAP Award!
Posted 10-17-08
At the 46th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on October, 13, 2008, Deric won an ASCAP Airplay award for the song, "Guys Like Me", co-written with and recorded by Capitol Nashville's Eric Church. ASCAP country airplay awards recognize songs that achieve the highest levels of country radio airplay in the United States. This is Deric's 4th ASCAP Award.

Deric to appear at the BCCMA's
Posted 10-10-08 It's just been announced that Deric will be performing and presenting an award at the 32nd annual British Columbia Country Music Awards, at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam, BC, on October 26, 2008. Visit our Tour page for event details.

"The Dakota Sessions - Deric Ruttan" returns to CMT Canada!
Posted: 9-23-08
"The Dakota Sessions - Deric Ruttan", returns to CMT Canada! The half-hour show featuring Deric performing in the intimate, hip setting of Toronto's Dakota Tavern returns to CMT this Fri., Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm (EST), 3:30 pm (PST). Deric and his band filmed the television show on a break from their First Time In A Long Time Tour, and performed 5 songs from the new album.

New website online!
Posted: 9-22-08
New website online! Welcome to the new and improved www.dericruttan.net -- new graphics, new photos...a new site with a brand new look! Every section of the old site has been renovated. Come on in and check out the new site. ALL DR merchandise items are now available for purchase in our newly renovated Store. Check out our new Video and Music pages, our new Photo page and Message Board, and the brand-new Street Team page. Thanks to Meg and Rob for all their tireless work getting the new site up!

Deric to perform on CCMA broadcast!
Posted: 9-1-08
It's just been announced that Deric (along with Beverley Mahood and Doc Walker) will be joining legendary artist Randy Bachman (The Guess Who/Bachman Turner Overdrive) on a song that will close the show on September 8th. Watch the CCMA's live on CBC, Sept. 8, 2008, with encore airings on CMT Canada.

Deric nominated for 4 CCMA Awards!
Posted: 7-30-08
At a press conference in Toronto, it was announced that Deric received nominations for Male Artist, Best Album and Songwriter Of The Year (for "First Time In A Long Time", co-written with Jimmy Rankin). Deric and co-producer Brett Beavers also received a nomination for Producer Of The Year for First Time In A Long Time. The Canadian Country Music Awards will be broadcast live on CBC on September 8th.

Deric's new single, "Lovin' You Is Killin' Me", is now at radio, and the video is at CMT Canada!
Posted: 7-28-08
Don't forget to request the song on your local country radio station, and to request the video at cmt.ca!

FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME, brand-new album IN STORES ACROSS CANADA.
(Also available right here in our online store).

This fall, Deric's 'First Time In A Long Time Tour' returns to Canada! Posted: 7-21-08 Stay tuned to www.dericruttan.net, as tour dates will be announced on the website in the coming weeks...

Deric wraps the Spring leg of his "First Time In A Long Time" tour in Winnipeg, MB!
Posted: 5-2-08
The month-long tour covered 5 Provinces and included visits to radio, and TV appearances in Toronto (Canada AM), Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Brandon, and Saskatoon, promoting his brand-new release, First Time In A Long Time. (Check out our Message Board and Facebook Page for cool tour pics taken by fans). Thanks to all the many fans who came out for a 'Good Time'!

Deric Ruttan now has an official Facebook page!!
Click the Facebook link to connect with Deric, and other Ruttanfans on Facebook.

DERIC WINS HIS FIRST CCMA AWARD!
Posted: 9-10-07
Deric, (along with co-writers Aaron Pritchett and Mitch Merrett), won SOCAN Songwriter Of The Year at the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards for the song "Hold My Beer" (recorded by Aaron Pritchett). While Deric has garnered 5 CCMA nominations in recent years, this is his first CCMA Award.