After hearing Billy Ryan sing one time, you'll not be surprised to know that this twentyone year old from Boaz Alabama, was born into a musical family and simply has music in his blood. His dad, Bob Droze, a country singer himself, encouraged Billy early on and it didn't take the kid long to know that singing was what he wanted to do more than anything.
As a teenager he would perform anywhere, at anytime for anyone who would listen. If he couldn't get somebody to take him to a gig, Billy would walk for miles, carrying his guitar down the country roads of Alabama to play.
Some of his happiest moments as a child were singing gospel with his Dad. One of the first song's he can remember singing was "Old Rugged Cross". From there he gained a deep interest in music, developing a style that is none other than his own - pure, soulful and true. He says his early passion for those good ole gospel songs, plus his love of bluegrass and traditional music are what have brought him to where he is today.
After several trips back and forth, Billy finally made the move to Nashville where he has been "paying his dues" as a performer.
It looks as though those dues are paying off. Billy currently writes for Smokin' Grapes Music Publishing and he recently went in the studio with power-house producer, Mark Bright to record a few sides to shop for a record deal. "I am genuinely blessed and I thank God everyday for all the good people he has put in my life", says Billy. "I know I am nothing without the talent God gave me".
Talent truly is the key word. You won't believe your ears when you hear Billy Ryan sing. You'll have to agree that you've never heard anything like it before.
Acoustic Show! Friends, fans, songwriters, singers come hang out and get up and play WHO KNOWS WHO MIGHT SHOW UP AND WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN??? Dave and Buster's Opry Mills Mall 7-29, 6pm until!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food and Drink specials! Tell all your friends!
The person who brings the most friends gets a free drink on Josh, free Josh Thompson T shirt, and free Josh Thompson CD!!!!!
billy.. how u doin? daddy found an article about u in a magazine. looks like you are movin on up. we was gonna come watch u play the other night but we didnt wanna drive that far. u need to come back to the house sooon bring lance with u . we never see him either
We saw you june the 28th at the The Stage on Broadway in Nashville fot the first time. Me and My boyfriend were at the entrance of the bar. We really likeed your music.. You were AWESOME!!!!!!!!
