Ruthie Collins’ video for “Joshua Tree” is beautiful, emotional, and heartbreaking. The song, and video, reflect a relationship that had a tragic ending due to overdose. Collins opened up with CMT and said, “I had just gotten out of a relationship with a guy battling addiction and had been through a similar situation. I realized that not only did the music video match the story that had inspired the song, but it also mirrored the overarching theme of my entire record.” While the scenery of Joshua Tree National Park is breathtaking, the same can be said about the vulnerability of Collins. Check it out below!
I was born & raised in Orlando, but chased my dream of living in Tennessee. There are plenty of more dreams to chase, and living here was the first step. I grew up on country music and remember riding around in my dad’s truck singing along to Reba, The Judds, and of course, King George. Pure Country was a movie that played often in our house. These days, I absolutely love following “up and coming” artists. Cale Dodds is my favorite; and I’m at his shows more often than not! I love everything about country music; the way artists appreciate their fan base, the loyalty the fans show their favorite performers, and how it brings people together. I am so thankful for the experiences and friendships that Got Country has given me.
