A 30-something dad, a 20-year veteran of the Glasgow music scene across Rock communities now making waves with a unique Modern Country sound.
A multi-instrumentalist act blending classic Texan vibes with Scottish melancholic themes for originals unique to the U.K. country scene.
James Daykin, Entertainment Focus
Outperforming 90% of artists with same following according to TikTok.
12k+ "likes"
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6 singles & 1 album in 18 months, self recorded, mixed, mastered and distributed.
*Spotify & YouTube
Runner-up finalist for "Singer/Songwriter" at Scottish Country Music Awards 2026
*within 5% criteria points of winner
Just his mellow guitar playing and raspy voice, Ryan captivates rooms without gimmicks.
Broadcast media training enables Ryan to confidently talk a crowd through the stories behind the songs, in relatable and understandable language, tailored to each setting.
Using professionally and bespoke backing tracks, Ryan elevates his raw performance with additional & familiar layers in the form of percussion and pedal steel guitar for a more professional, and sonically engaging experience than a typical acoustic performance.
Pulling from a network of professional session musicians, Ryan curates a live band that delivery a polished, fully sonic experience delivering tracks just as they as presented on releases.

From 3-hour cover shows to originals-only (and anything in between) Ryan can flex his production around the needs of each booking and audience with a vast repertoire.
Covering classic country tracks from the likes of George Strait & Randy Travis, and modern hits from the likes of Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen.
Ryan is also known for re-imagining mainstream pop songs in a country style including tracks by U2 and Oasis.
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An authentic & raw melancholic take on the classic Texas-Country genre, elevated with modern production and themes.
The honesty of Luke Combs, the musicianship of City & Colour, the sonic palette of Josh Abbott band and the vibe of Hardy, Ernest and Jordan Davis
A gentle-giant who is easy to work with, Ryan loves being part of the country community and is passionate for breaking SILOs to work together with anyone involved.
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