In the realm of independent and underground country music, few titles encapsulate an artist's persona as accurately as "Just a Workin' Man." This phrase serves as both the title of a definitive 2012 album and the lead single by Ronnie Hymes & Carolina Freight, an outfit that has carved out a dedicated following within the "roots" and outlaw country scenes. Ronnie Hymes is frequently celebrated as one of the hardest-working figures in the underground genre, often performing as a "one-man band" with a grit that resonates deeply with blue-collar audiences. The project represents a shift from mainstream country polished for radio, instead offering an honest, unvarnished look at life’s hardships and the labor of the common man. The Album: Just a Workin' Man, released on August 7, 2012, under the Hellbillyron Music label, this 10-track collection is a cornerstone of Hymes' discography. The album is widely available for streaming and discovery on major platforms. The album's runtime of approximately 38 minutes covers a variety of themes, ranging from personal struggle and heartache to the literal and figurative "long and lonesome road" of a traveling musician.

1. Sorrow, Heartache, and Pain (3:21)
2. The Fire Inside (2:50)
3. Home State Line (3:26)
4. I'm Bitter (3:23)
5. Ain't Gonna Sing About It (4:00)
6. It's Hard to Love the Bottle (3:54)
7. The Long and Lonesome Road (4:46)
8. Just a Workin' Man (4:39) — The Title Track
9. Cool My Brain (5:03)
10. Shine (2:54)

*Will be available for download and physical CD sale soon!