Ruby Shay Opens Doors To Talk On New Single

Ruby Shay, alongside her band The Red Horse, have released her deeply personal new single, “Haven’t Met You Yet”, in conjunction with International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, Tuesday, October 15, out now through indie country label, RTC Records.  
 
“Haven’t Met You Yet” was written about Ruby’s own experience with pregnancy and infant loss and provides a voice for a subject often left unspoken. It’s a reminder, as a passage to healing, an opening to speak about the scary things and to share in the fear, the failure, the hope, the guilt, the hurt, the heartbreak of loss.
 

Not originally intending “Haven’t Met You Yet” to be shared or released as a single, Ruby changed her mind after playing it live at an event. Receiving overwhelming responses from women who resonated with the message, she felt compelled to help spark conversations around this sensitive topic. Ruby realised that by sharing her story that maybe, just maybe, she could help others feel seen and less alone in their grief.
 
“I never met you, but I miss you,” says Ruby.

Ruby Shay is a First Nations singer-songwriter from the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Celebrated for her earnest storytelling and deeply personal songs, her music is heavily influenced by her upbringing and view of the world. Ruby’s childhood was difficult, as she grew up in foster care, bouncing from place to place. 

While proudly connected to her Boorooberongal, Dharug heritage, she was raised and accepted within Dharawal and Yuin communities This rich cultural background, and the therapeutic solace that she found in music from a young age, has profoundly influenced her art. She began playing the keyboard at six as an escape from the outside world, and then also taught herself guitar in her late teens, eventually discovering her passion for songwriting.

Ruby’s music, inspired by deeply connected artists like Missy Higgins, Sara Bareilles, and Fanny Lumsden, is known for its emotive and connected storytelling. Drawing on her unique perspective and life experiences, her songs often start from deep personal spaces, evolving into powerful compositions.
 
If you or someone you know, has experienced or is experiencing infant or pregnancy loss, there are services available to help.
 
SANDS – 1300 072 637 – is an independent organisation that provides support for newborn death, stillbirth and miscarriage.
 
Pregnancy Birth and Baby – 1800 882 436 – Call for trusted advice and emotional support anytime 7 days a week.
 
Bears of Hope – 1300 11 HOPE – Provides grief support and care for families who experience the loss of their baby.
 
Pink Elephants – https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ Pink Elephants provides the latest resources, information and peer-support for anyone impacted by early pregnancy loss.
 
Red Nose – Support Line at 1300 308 307. For online support, email intake@rednose.org.au or live chat at rednosegriefandloss.org.au/live-chat. Services include counselling and support for anyone affected by pregnancy loss, stillbirth, baby or child death.