Steve Ray Ladson, the star of Cirque du Soleil, Debuts Rollicking New Track “Boots Like Mine”

HOPKINS, SC | October 11, 2024: Acclaimed artist, producer, and songwriter Steve Ray Ladson is thrilled to announce the release of his brand-new single, “Boots Like Mine”, on October 18, 2024.  “Boots Like Mine” has already been discovered by Deezer Editors and placed on spot #9 on the New Country editorial playlist along with artists such as Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, and Dwight Yoakam. The rollicking, uptempo track blends blues and Americana to showcase Steve’s distinctive and entertaining lyrical and melodic style. As a multi-instrumentalist, Steve spotlights his prowess on banjo and Dobro, delivering an unforgettable performance. Inspired by real-life experiences, “Boots Like Mine” was born while Steve was backstage preparing for his role in “Songblazers”, Cirque du Soleil’s country music-themed show, where he stars as the lead character.

I came up with the riff on banjo backstage warming up before a show. The lyrics began to flow automatically when I looked down at the boots I wear during my performance. Square toe and leather, one of a kind, not easy to find—I decided to mention that in the hook. – SRL

Collaborating with producer Mike Abusio, Steve developed the song, taking it from a voice memo idea to a foot-stomping anthem. On a day off from the tour, Steve rolled into the recording studio Behind the Curtains Media in Brooklyn, and by the end of the following morning, Mike was mixing and mastering the track. Both Mike and Steve Ray are multi-instrumentalists and played all of the instruments on the recording.

As I travel more and more, I notice boots of all types that are unique—not just mine, but people everywhere are rocking them in class and style. Some with sparkles, bedazzled, and fancy stitching. Even the kids are becoming boot fanatics, so I received lots of inspiration along the way. Surely there will be boots stomping along to the beat when this song comes on. – SRL