Bio & Personal Info
BIO
Ryan Gallagher was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 23, 1988. He is the 3rd
of six children and currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
While Ryan
was involved in high school choir and church choir, he never really thought of himself as
a "good singer". In fact, in his own words, Ryan took the choir classes for an “easy A”.
Apparently his choir teacher heard something special in Ryan’s vocals.
When an opportunity to audition to sing backup for Josh Groban came along, his choir teacher chose Ryan to audition.
Ryan auditioned and was chosen to support Josh Groban in “You Raise Me Up” in front of 11,000 fans at the
VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan in early 2005. Ryan says about this experience,
“When I came up over the risers and saw 11,000 people, I thought, this is really amazing, this is what I want to do!”
This was
the start of an amazing International Musical Journey… Ryan’s natural
talent, wholesome good looks, charming personality, passion for music and entertaining has propelled him to major opportunities
to perform before many National Artist including Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson. In addition Ryan
has performed at Nationally televised Sporting Events which aired on Verses Network and ESPN.
Ryan was a “Featured Artist” and his music was played on over 800 stations nationally by Clear Channel
Communications. Ryan has had a taste of national exposure on three Reality TV shows
(American Idol, Can You Duet and Nashville Star).
While Ryan’s roots began in Country Music, he has the capability of a wide range of genres
which has allowed Ryan to expand his repertoire to International music and Classics. Ryan attended the
Columbia Institute of Fine Arts in Washington DC under the private direction of Nationally known Baritone Dr. George Gibson.
A “Ryan
Gallagher Performance” as a headliner or opening act continues to be an ever increasing demand. Future
shows that are in the works will bring Ryan to tour in the Philippines and Hong Kong in 2012, as well as, various locations
in the states. Ryan has performed with Carnegie
Hall Star, Stephanie Reese and Las Vegas Diva Lani Misalucha on the “Voices Tour”. Ryan has
performed many shows in LA and Las Vegas, including headlining a show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in June of 2010.
Ryan is currently the latest Featured Guest Performer with of SOS (Society of Seven) and has performed over 130
shows in Waikiki, Hawaii and in various venues on the mainland including Reno, Las Vegas, LA and Seattle since Novenber of
2010.
For a more detailed Biography, please contact John Edward, A&R Rep. 616.822.7318.
Personal Information:
Height:
5’10½”
Weight:
160
Build:
Athletic
Hair:
Brown
Eyes: Blue/Green/Gray
Vocal Type: Classical Baritone-Tenor
Vocal Range:
3.5 Octaves (Low E to High A)
