Born and raised in Plano, TX, Jake Ryan comes from a large, Italian/Irish family where music has always been present. His love for music started in 8th grade when he played Elvis in the school choir, but it wasn't until college that his high school football passion went fully to writing & playing songs. Inspired by artists like George Strait, Zach Bryan, and Billy Joel, he spent countless hours honing his craft and developing his distinct sound. Jake weaves traditional country elements with a contemporary edge, creating a sound that is uniquely his own.
His debut EP, "Guys Like Me," was released June of 2023 and the 2nd EP should be available in August 2023. In between finishing up his college degree at UNT, working part time, and playing gigs, Jake travels to Nashville where he produces with Zac Maloy and records at Sienna Studios. Singing originals and covering a large array of popular songs from Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, George Straight, Tyler Childers, and Luke Combs, to Elvis, Van Morrison, Johnny Cash, Billy Joel, and Red-Hot Chili Peppers, Jake's performances leave audiences craving more.