About this episode

Rising Nashville artist Ryman discusses his debut album and the influences shaping his unique blend of country and pop music.

On this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we welcome rising music artist Ryman, whose fresh take on country music is helping define the emerging "barn pop" sound. Raised in Nashville with music surrounding him from an early age, Ryman grew up immersed in the heart of Music City, where his passion for songwriting and performing took root. Ryman joins us to discuss the inspiration behind his debut album, how growing up in Nashville shaped his musical journey, and the influences that helped create his signature blend of heartfelt country storytelling and modern pop melodies. He also shares the challenges and excitement of launching a career in today's music industry and what's next as he continues to build momentum. If you enjoy discovering exciting new talent and hearing the stories behind the music, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Website www.rymanmusic.co Social Media www.instagram.com/rymanwooten About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Sports Illustrated photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes…

People in this episode

Host: Darrell Craig Harris

Guest: Ryman

Topics covered

• country music
• barn pop
• songwriting
• music industry
• Nashville artist
• debut album

Keywords

• Ryman
• debut album
• country music
• barn pop
• Nashville
• songwriting
• music industry

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Organizations: Music Matters Podcast, Spotify, iTunes, Podbean

Places: Nashville, Music City

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