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Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan stepped into the legendary Opry circle, making his debut in Nov. Today, the Grand Ole Opry is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the singer-songwriter’s special moment as part of their “My Opry Debut” series. View the segment, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evCDhupL4p8

Mike first learned of his invitation to debut at the Opry when his two sons Myles and MJ surprised him. Country Now shared the special moment and People.com revealed more behind-the-scenes photos of Mike’s Opry debut (HERE).

Mike made his Opry debut following the release of his critically-acclaimed album Longcut, co-produced by Bart Butler and Ryan Gore. Named as “some of the best songwriting in Country music” (American Songwriter) and “well-positioned to provide hit after hit” (Roughstock), Mike’s current radio single “Loser,” off the album, is Top 20-and-climbing nationally on CDX TRACTion True Indie Country and CDX TRACtion Texas Charts, marking the latter as the most added and with the largest spin increase the week of release. Quickly building momentum, “Loser” is already garnering praise from programmers;

“We just played “Loser” on air, which is another top shelf piece of work from Mike Ryan. Lyrically, vocally and the production are ALL right on!”— KILT/Houston, TX

”I LOVE the new Mike Ryan record “Loser”, great lyrics, great production, just a damn good song! I’m adding it this week!”—  WGLR/Platteville, WI

“Wow! Mike Ryan’s “Loser” hits you in the face with the perfect summer power ballad! It’s an ADD! Crank it up or you might just lose her…”— KITX/Hugo, OK

“Simply put, Mike Ryan’s Loser is GOOD STUFF! This song is a hit just waiting to be heard! We’re adding now!”—  KRRV/Alexandria, LA

“This tune ‘Loser’ by Mike Ryan is killer!”— WDGG/Huntington, W

Listen to “Loser” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuSKYuicMSc

As a songwriter known for talent that has led to collaborations with major label acts such as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, “Country music’s independent phenom’s” (Taste Of Country) impressive catalog of songs have garnered over 320 million career streams. Glide Magazine shared, “Ryan continues to lean into storytelling on these new songs, bringing in an added warmth and texture through detail.” Country Music People added, “Mike Ryan ups his game…” and Raised Rowdy said, “Longcut is about to launch Mike Ryan into another stratosphere.”

The rising singer-songwriter and road warrior is currently touring and has opened for some of the biggest names in the business, including Miranda Lambert, Hardy and Morgan Wallen, in addition to selling out his own headlining gigs. At times, even selling more tickets than major label acts with top ten singles. He recently performed his first-ever stadium show at Globe Life Field with Wallen, marking the venue’s fastest sellout and will join Jordan Davis’ Damn Good Time Tour, for select tour dates kicking off this August. For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit https://mikeryanband.com.

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Country music singer-songwriter Mike Ryan stepped into the legendary Opry circle, making his debut in Nov. Today, the Grand Ole Opry is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the singer-songwriter’s special moment as part of their “My Opry Debut” series. View the segment, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evCDhupL4p8 Mike first learned of his invitation to...