Ryan Murphey

Ryan Murphey

Ryan Murphey at the Sportsman's Texaco in Lake City, Colorado on July 2, 2009
Background information
Genres Western, country, folk, pop, bluegrass
Occupation(s) Record producer, guitarist, songwriter, singer
Instruments Guitar, mandolin
Years active 1988present
Labels Warner Bros., Real West Productions, Wildfire Productions, Rural Rhythm

Ryan Murphey is a Grammy-nominated music producer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.[1] Since 1988, Ryan has toured with his father, Michael Martin Murphey, as lead guitarist and vocalist in the Rio Grande Band. Ryan is Michael's oldest son, and has worked with his father extensively throughout most of his career. In 1988, Ryan co-wrote the 1988 hit "Talkin' to the Wrong Man", which was released on his father's River of Time album.[1][2]

Ryan produced several Michael Martin Murphey albums, including Buckaroo Blue Grass and Buckaroo Blue Grass II, which were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Ryan also produced Michael's latest album, Tall Grass & Cool Water, released in June 2011.[1][2]

Ryan Murphey has released four albums of original songs: Good Eats Cafe, Ruby Red, Miracle Street, and New Old Song. He is currently working on music with a new trio, the Sawdust Brothers.[3]

Ryan lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Francie and two daughters, Fiona and Elle. In addition to his musical career, Ryan teaches English to high school students in Nashville.

Discography

Guest singles

Year Single Artist Peak chart
positions
Album
US Country CAN Country
1988 "Talkin' to the Wrong Man" Michael Martin Murphey 4 1 River of Time

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Ryan Murphey". AllMusic. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Michael Martin Murphey". Michaelmartinmurphey.com. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. "The Sawdust Brothers". Sawdustbrothers.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.