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CLAYTON RYAN

Heartland rock
Alt-country
•Minneapolis
3 viewsUpdated Sep 8, 2026, 10:37 PM CST
2023 - Present

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Clayton Ryan is a Minnesota-based heartland rock and alt-country artist originally from Iowa and South Dakota. Known for his 'bellowing' vibrato and nostalgic Midwestern storytelling, Ryan gained national attention with his debut album 'Ghost Town' (2024). His music has been featured in major broadcasts including NFL Sunday Night Football, NASCAR, and WWE. He is recognized as a prominent figure in the modern Midwest Americana scene, frequently touring across the region and sharing stages with acts like Jo Dee Messina and John Michael Montgomery.

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