Rick Ryan was raised just north of Birmingham, growing up in an area rich with musical diversity. Beginning as a bassist at church, he continued his studies in piano, bass and guitar through college, earning a scholarship with the touring ensemble. After college, he moved to Nashville to pursue the dream of being a musician where he began paying dues in the clubs and honkytonks that made Music City what it is. It's here that he began to really experience, and develop a love for the genre of Country Music.
In 1997, he landed a gig with Stonewall Jackson, a legendary member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. As bassist and background vocalist for Mr. Jackson, it was Mr. Ryan's privilege to open the road shows across the country, as well as appearing on the weekly TV and radio broadcasts for more than 9 years.
He has had the opportunity to perform with a number of name artists; (Grand Ole Opry) Jack Greene, Jean Shepherd, Little Jimmy Dickens, Billy Walker, George Hamilton IV, Jimmy C. NewMan, Jeannie Seeley, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Ernie Ashworth, Jan Howard, Bobby Bare, Jeannie C. Riley (Harper Valley PTA), Michael Twitty, Stella Parton, Wanda Jackson, Steven Wesley (Tootsies), Christy McDonald (Nashville Star2005), Ken Mellons (Rub a Dub), Leona Williams, Melanie Torres and Dustin Wilkes (Nashville Star2006).
Presently, Mr. Ryan performs as a Solo Artist at various venues; weddings, private parties, charity events, clubs and corporate events. His live shows consistently get rave reviews and reflect the style and professionalism that only come with the level of experience he has earned. His zeal, passion and love for performing show the marks of a person who doesn't just enjoy music, he lives it.
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