Brandon Bing isn’t interested in fitting into Nashville’s tidy boxes. The Florida-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter is building something different, something raw, something he calls Black Dirt Music. It’s country rock, but heavier. Swampier. Texas red dirt grit mixed with outlaw fire, western dust, and a no-filter honesty that refuses to bend.
“I’ve always wanted to carve out my own space and tell my story of raw truths,” Brandon says. “I feel like I can help misunderstood people have an opportunity to connect through my music, my shows, and my lyrics. What you see is what you get—black and white, no gray. Love me or hate me, you’ll always respect me.”
That respect has been earned the long way. Brandon has been playing music since childhood—cello, drums, trumpet, even church band—and writing since the age of 10. Over time, his sound grew into a blend of heavy guitars and swampy rhythms that spoke to the working-class grit of his fanbase. He calls them his “Heathens,” and together they make up Hoss Nation. To them, every show is a church, every stage a pulpit, and every fan a member of the congregation.
Brandon’s journey hasn’t been easy. Like many independent artists, COVID forced him to rethink everything—leaning into social media, sharpening his branding, and pushing content to stay connected with fans. “I had to figure out how to be relevant online,” he explains. “But I never stopped writing. Every brick laid has been about building something real.”
That relentless mindset has led to powerful moments. Brandon’s songwriting has earned ISSA awards and recognition across projects, including a collaboration with Richard Petty’s Bikes for Kids Foundation on the children’s book Faraway Soldier. He’s also shared the stage with heavy hitters like Jelly Roll, Chase Matthew, Justin Moore, Walker Hayes, Charles Esten, and Big SMO.
But for Brandon, it’s not just about accolades—it’s about people. “I love the road. I’m a road dawg at heart. Meeting new people, hearing their stories—that’s what fuels me. If I never lose track of that, I’ll get to the top and celebrate that success with my Heathens.”
Now, he’s ready to show listeners a darker, more vulnerable side. On October 31st, Brandon drops his six-song EP Haunted House. The project digs deep into the shadows of his mind, exploring the raw corners of his creativity. “It’s about showing people the deeper and darker spaces in my brain,” he says. “I’m a wordsmith, and this project really lets me flex that.”
Brandon Bing isn’t waiting for permission from the industry. He’s not asking where he fits. He’s building his own lane, his own genre, his own movement—brick by brick, song by song, show by show.
And if you ask him, he’s just getting started.