Rustyellis

Canon city

Rusty was born in Port Lavaca, TX. in 1978, but raised in the mountains of Colorado, between Canon City and Westcliff. As a child, he remembers listening to his dad’s records of Waylon Jennings and Marty Robbins. From an early age, Rusty knew he preferred western music to that of country music. In fact, the very first song he recalls singing as a child was "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys." For as long as Rusty can remember, he has always wanted to sing and record his own music. Like everyone with the dream he wasn't quite sure how to go about it. When he turned 21, Rusty got his first break. He recorded a demo tape for RMCMA Records, also known as Rocky Mountain Country Music Association, owned and operated by Misty Dawn. The first song Rusty recorded was I Dedicate This Song To You" written by Greg Waldrop. The song was put on a Multi Artist cd and shipped off to radio stations. Rusty has recorded 5 albums and is currently working on his 6th album.