“Ross is soon to be a household name. Definitely has that star quality. His songwriting is superb.”
“A real deal rodeo cowboy who turned in his spurs for a guitar, if you’re looking for authenticity in today’s plastic cowboy country space, look towards Ross Cooper.”
“‘Lightning Heart’ arrives as Cooper’s creative magnum opus. Raw honesty permeates every inch of the record, dusted with some of his most probing songwriting to date.”
“The 13-track album has all the highs and lows, all the love and heartbreak and everything in between, that you would expect from a masterful songwriter like Ross who’s riding his own lane in country music.”
“This Texan was raised with an insatiable love for both the thrill of the rodeo and the power of music.”
“A forward move from his previous album and its overall benevolent nature makes you want to get to know the man and his music more.”
“Cooper delivers melancholy with a natural story-telling approach that makes him a true artist with a promisingly authentic Nashville future”
“Lightning Heart is easily Cooper’s most consistently satisfying album yet”
“Lightning Heart, is a bouillabaisse of guitar rock, calm folk and seasoned Americana that’s imbued with Cooper’s cowboy way with hints of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt in the mix.”
BIO
Ross Cooper's personal story unfolds against the backdrop of Lubbock, Texas, a city brimming with audacious bravery, heartbreaking despair, and resounding notes of hope and adventure. Navigating the delicate balance between his love for horses and the magnetic pull of music, Cooper developed an alternative Western songwriting style influenced by lone star legends like Robert Earl Keen and Joe Ely. His songs embody the soul of Lubbock, intertwining heartfelt lyrics with the vast open spaces of the Lone Star State, capturing the enigmatic charm of a city that both embraces and challenges its dreamers.
VIDEOS
Booking
Jimmy Dasher - jimmy.dasher@gmail.com
Radio
Americana - Angela Backstrom - angelabackstrompromo@gmail.com
Texas - Tami Millspaugh - texasrecordchick@gmail.com
PR
Rachel Hurley - rachel@sweetheartpr.com
All Other Inquiries
ross@ross-cooper.com