Tears flowed down his cheeks as he told his family in March that he made the Volcanoes roster.Ī year ago, the future was uncertain for Ruby and the Volcanoes. Ruby trembled over the phone sitting parked in his black Dodge Ram truck with the wind blowing in the background.
Ruby pauses: 'But I don't like the connotation to, 'coming out.' Because it's more like 'inviting in.' ' A supportive family, 'such courage' But being out to the world publicly was the last step. Ruby told his family and close friends he was gay four years ago, then his teammates this summer. Then I realized that I can bring something different to the table. Love songs don’t need to be gay or straight. And I’ve been able to write my best songs by being authentic.” “As a country music songwriter, at first I thought being gay was a huge weakness,” said Ruby, who will be showcased in the upcoming documentary, 'Out in Nashville.' “There’s this genre about drinking beer and hooking up with girls in the back of the truck. Factor in Ruby's second career in Nashville – where he moonlights writing hits for Hayden Joseph and Xavier Joseph – and you've got two worlds that scream he's straight.