Joel Studebaker: Keyboard/Back Up Vocals/Band Leader
Erin Gallagher: Back Up Vocals
Sean Gallagher: Back Up Vocals
Check out www.ryangallagher.net for pictures of the band and each band members profile.
Influences
"A Womans Heart should be so Hidden in God, that a Man has to Seek Him to find it"
Sounds Like
2005 - Chosen to sing back-up for World Renowned Singer & Performer, Josh Groban at the VanAndel Arena.
August 2006 - Chosen to Sing & Perform in a production by Mr. Kenny Gordon, "Showtime" at the Radisson. To benefit the Senator Glenn Steil Youth Center. Performed in front of 11,000 fans.
September 2006 - Attended the American Idol Auditions in Memphis TN. Of apx. 10,000 that auditioned, I received a coveted "Golden Ticket" to advance to the next round. Check out my WebSite (www.ryangallagher.net) to find out more detail about my American Idol Experience with behind the scenes pictures.
October 2006 - Chosen to sing the National Anthem "a capella" For the Grand Rapids Griffins (Affiliated farm team for the Detroit Red Wings). This was also broadcast on local radio.
November 2006 - Professionally Recorded "American Roads", written & produced by Allisongs, Inc & Mr. Jim Allison of Nashville TN. Mr. Allison has had a 1 song with Reba McEntire released in 2006, he has also had success with LeAnn Rimes. Mr Allison worked on her project "Blue" that went on the sell 11 million copies. Mr. Allison also worked on development with Billy Ray Cyrus, recording Billy Rays early demos and helped to get him signed to Mercury Records. Jim Allison's company was the "Company of Choice" requested by Sony Records, to engineer Gretchen Wilsons television special. www.allisongs.com.
November 2006 - Produced 1st full 13 song CD, titled "American Roads" with 12 cover songs.
December 2006 - Launched web site www.ryangallagher.net. Which now has over 600,000 hits
December 2006 - Recorded Music Video "American Roads" for CMT/MTV talent search. This was produced with the cooperation of Mr. Stephen Geldersma at Geldersma Studios (www.geldersma.com).
December 23, 2006 - Wrote first song "Was It You, The One From My Dreams". We are currently putting a melody to the lyrics and then will develop instrumentals and record/mix. We'll let you know when it is completed. Were real excited about the content and delivery of the lyrics.
December 2006 - Recorded "Take Two" of American Roads CD at Audio Bay Studios (www.audiobay1.com).
December 28, 2006 - Wrote second song "I'm Your Knight In Shining Armor". Once again the lyrics have really worked out well. After completing putting this song to music we will have a taste of it on this web site. Our goal is to write five songs before producing them to a CD.
January 2007 - Scheduled to record "Praise You in the Storm" for Christian Idol Search Competition.
January 15, 2007 - Completed and sent in first Music Video to CMT (Country Music Television) to be entered into Music City Madness contest.
February 10, 2007 - Performed with Bethany Broekema at the Elks Highland Country Club. Amazing act with the crowd response even more amazing. Ryan asked to perform again on Valentines Day.
February 13, 2007 - Notified by CMT (Country Music Television) that Ryans Music Video "American Roads" was chosen as one of the top 64 in the Nation and Ryan is entered into the "Music City Madness" contest.
February 13, 2007 - This web site received over 18000 hits in a single day and over 50,000 hits in the following three days. This is the result of on line voting for Ryans video. Forest Hills Central High School, Forest Hills Central Middle School, Forest Hills Eastern High School and Forest Hills Northern High School all played Ryans music videos to all of the classes in school simultaneously and encouraged all of the more than 10,000 students to get out and vote for Ryan. Many of these students, family member, friends of family and others have e-mailed Ryans web site to everone in their address books to help spread the wordabout the CMT contest.
February 14, 2007 - Ryans first TV interview. CMT's press realease prompted WXMI Fox 17 to set up an interview with Ryan at the Elks Highlands Country Club at 5:30pm. After taping 2 complete songs, Rachel Calderon (Anchor/Reporter) and her crew interviewed Ryan for about 15 minutes. Ryan handled the interview amazingly well. Rachel Calderon could not beleive that Ryan had not been "Media" trained.
February 14, 2007 - Ryan & Bethany Broekema perform at the Elks Highlands Country Club for a Special Valentine Day Dinner and a Show. Once again the performance was almost magical with a variety of songs including a duet to "From This Moment", which almost brought tears to your eyes. The crowd demanded encore songs three seperate times.
February 17, 2007 - Ryan and brother Sean performed a duet a capella of the National Anthem for the Penn State vs. Davenport University Hockey Game. Great performance with excellent harmonizing.
February 28, 2007 - Ryan performs a powerful rendition of the Nation Anthen a capella, at the Griffs Icehouse for the Regional Hockey game between Forest Hills Central/Eastern and Forest Hills Northern.
March 5, 2007 - Ryan advances (Round 3) to the Top 16 Music Videos in the Nation with his American Roads Music Video produced by Geldersma Studios of Grand Rapids, MI. This was developed for the Music City Madness Contest put on by CMT (Country Music Television Nashville). Voting was On-line and was 100% voter driven. Go to Ryan's website (www.ryangallagher.net) to view the e-mail from CMT.
June 23, 2007 - Performed with Crossroads band After Shooter Jennings and just before Carrie Underwood and then just before Gretchen Wilson at the Mountain Country Music Festival in Farwell, Michigan. We recieved raving reviews from many fans and Thunder 94.5 staff and the Owner and Sound Tech from Soundcrafters Inc. who did the sound for all of the acts on Stage Right over the entire 4 day festival. We were told that we were better and more entertaining than even the Big Stars, by many people who attended.
August 27, 2007 - Auditioned for American Idol and made it past 12000 people in the 1st round, then past 360 in the 2nd round, then past 100 in the 3rd round then was one of 48 in the 4th round in front of Paula, Simon & Randy. We can't say anymore than that....had to sign a contract...rules you know!
September 6, 2007 - Opened with CrossRoads band for National Recording Artist Andy Griggs at the Celebration on the Grand in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
September 10, 2007 - Was asked to sing for the PBR (Professional Bull Riding) on Versus Network (Used to be OLN Network) in front of 15000 people over two days. It was awesome exposure.
October 20, 2007 - Perform on the stage of the World Famous Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville
October 22, 2007 - Performed in a Country Music Video in Nashville for a Signed Artist and good friend Veronica Ballestrini. You can see this video by clicking on it (Above).
I am the third of six children and I am 19 years old.
I was raised in Ada, MI and attended Forest Hills Central High School. I am currently attending Grand Rapids Community College to achieve a degree in Business Administration
I started singing seriously in Early 2005 and found that I really liked Country and Christian music.
My Interests: God, Spending time with Family, Hanging out with Friends, Obviously Singing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Hockey, Soccer, Playing Guitar, Golf, Weightlifting.
Favorite Places: Home, Church, Ludington State Park, Carribean (any islands), Nashville, Florida (anywhere warm in the sunshine), California Coast, Rocky Mountains (Colorado).
I love the following but I am not sure who the author is:
I Believe
That I was known and held in love in the mind of my Heavenly Father
at the beginning when all things were formed and created
I Believe
That a destiny was appointed for me: a time to be born, a place to live and a loving purpose for my existance
I Believe
That God has extended his loving call to awaken me to the value of my life and it's purpose; to cleanse me and set me free from all that deals death. I hear his call to the gift of this day and the people that will fill it
I Believe
That God has shown me the path of right and lifegiving relationship with himself, with others and with the world around me. I will follow this path wholeheartedly and lead who ever I can into it
I Believe
That God will glorify himself through me this day.
I Believe
that he will accomplish through me, with me and in me infinitely more than I could ask or imagine.
"I am a Christian"
by Carol Wimmer
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin."
I'm whispering "I was lost,"
Now I'm found and forgiven.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need CHRIST to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
and need HIS strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say.. "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain,
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
who received God's good grace,somehow
Hey Ryan! Hope your having a great weekend & doin well! When you get a chance, check out my new song & lemme know what you think! Take care & keep up the great work =) God Bless, Holly
I wanted to thank you for the add. You have a awesome voice and great music. I have been listening to your songs and they are really great. You have a lot of talent. Good luck with all you do.
Ryan, what a beautiful voice. I was so impressed with your vocals. I love your sound and the song "IF YOU'RE READING THIS" touched my heart. I truly feel that you are destined to be a real heartfelt STAR! Continued success, Eliana
Have fun on Mackinac Island!! I might be going up there in a few weeks. I haven't really decided yet what I'm going to do. But we usually stay right in Mackinaw City though right there by the Bridge at the Parkside Inn hotel. And then just spend a day on Mackinac Island. How long are you going to be on the Island for??
