Nashville, TN – Emerging singer/songwriter, Ross Cooper, released his anticipated album, Give It Time, on March 18. Recorded at Mount Vernon Studios in Lubbock, Texas, and produced by Jon Taylor and Cooper himself, the album features eleven new tracks highlighting Cooper’s dynamic songwriting style and gritty, poignant sound. All songs were written by Cooper with the exception of one, which he co-wrote with Jeremy Drinkwine. You can listen to the full album HERE.

“I think my approach to this album is different from projects that I've worked before because I've lived more,” Cooper says, “and I hope listeners can tell that my writing has changed because of it. I finished tracking this album right before I moved to Nashville, so in a way it represents a huge life change.”

Songs like “Witches” show a depth in storytelling not often heard in a young twenty-something artists while “Running Away” has that je-ne-sais-quoi to it that definitely screams Americana. “Girl From The Diner” is as interesting a murder ballad you’re likely to hear anywhere while “Don’t Remember” is a melodic slice of melancholy.

All of these songs suggest an artist who is ready to take his place as one of America’s best singer songwriters but it’s the title track of GIVE IT TIME which suggests the potential for stardom. The percussive mid-tempo melody belies the befuddled heartache which permeates “Give It Time,” a song that demands you pay attention to each and every lyric, with the refrain of “what doesn’t kill us first, my friends, just give it time, give it time, give it time.”

As interesting and as his music is, Ross Cooper’s story may be even more interesting, if not unexpected. Born into rodeo family (it’s where his parents met), Cooper spent his life in the rodeo and, up until a few years ago, he had dual careers as both a professional Bareback Rider in the PRCA and as a musician. It took a knee injury for the storytelling singer/songwriter to decide where his true path would lead and fortunately, Cooper chose music.

In addition to critical adoration, Cooper’s peers have vocalized support of his music. William Clark Green had this to say about the talented singer/songwriter: "Ross Cooper is someone I call on for advice for songs. Great songwriter, great record, great friend."

For more information and updates, please visit www.ross-cooper.com.

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