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Ryan Ahlwardt

About Me

For the past 3 years, 27-year-old Indiana native Ryan Ahlwardt (pronounced "all-wert") has made a name for himself in the up-and-coming singer/songwriter circuit. Ahlwardt has won over the hearts (and iPods) of Bloomington, IN, one of the largest college towns in the nation, with his busy tour calendar and indie albums "I Can See Forever" (2006), "The Malibu EP" (2007), and "Live from Malibu" (2008).

Currently signed with internationally acclaimed a cappella group Straight No Chaser (of IU fame), Ryan will be touring extensively in 2009. SNC's debut album "Holiday Spirits," which features the YouTube smash hit "The 12 Days of Christmas (Live)," debuted at 76 on Billboard and sold over 120,000 units in December 2008. Check SNCMUSIC.COM for updates on SNC's upcoming adventures on the road.

For more information on Ryan's music, upcoming shows, and new releases, please visit RYANSONGS.COM.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 02/08/2005
Band Website: RyanSongs.com, SNCMUSIC.com
Band Members:
Influences: James Taylor, John Mayer, Beatles, Edwin McCain, CSNY, David Wilcox, Sam Cooke

Sounds Like: Ryan has shared the stage with such artists as:

The Beach Boys
Straight No Chaser
Corey Smith
Martin Sexton
Ben Lee
Gabe Dixon Band
Ernie Halter
Tyrone Wells
Jonah Smith
Ryan Horne
Will Hoge
The Spin Doctors
The Temptations
Michael Luginbill
Shania Twain
Ryan Brown
Ladymoon
Curtis Peoples
Dave Yaden
David McMillin
Record Label: Atlantic Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

New Song "Summer Drive" on YouTube

Enjoy the new tune! Cheers,RA
Posted by on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:14:00 GMT

I'm sorry, Mr. Wonder.

Dear Stevie Wonder,I'm very sorry to have seen what I saw on tonight's Grammy awards.What I'm about to comment on wasn't any of your fault, Stevie (can I call you Stevie?). Rather, it was the fault of...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:45:00 GMT

SNC Tour Dates Announced

Hi, everyone -Sorry I've been quiet lately. Things have been crazy busy with Straight No Chaser and it's only going to get busier in December! Our Atlantic Records debut album "Holiday Spirits" was ...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:23:00 GMT

SNC "Holiday Spirits" released 10/28!

Hello, everyone - This year has been a wild, crazy, and FUN one for me & the rest of the guys in Straight No Chaser. Our a cappella Christmas album, "Holiday Spirits," is being released international...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:09:00 GMT

Straight No Chaser!

That' s right , Strai ght No Chase r has been signe d to Atlan tic Recor ds and we're relea sing a Chris tmas album on Octob er 28th calle d 'Holi day Spiri ts'. How the heck did that happe n? We...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:37:00 GMT

Spokane, WA tour date added...

Get ready Spokane Valley, WA!I'm working out details and will be announcing them soon, but know that I'm headed to play a solo acoustic show for y'all on Tues., 11/27. All are welcome and encouraged ...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:01:00 GMT

TWO shows w/COREY SMITH...

Southern sensation COREY SMITH and I will be hitting the stage together not once, but TWICE next week in Bloomington & Louisville! I've played with Corey down south back in April and Tuesday night at...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:10:00 GMT

WASHINGTON show!

it's official...i'm headed back to the northwest!details are still not 100%, but i've been asked to play for all you young lifers in the gig harbor (seattle) area on mon., 11/26 and am STOKED.start sp...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:42:00 GMT

New tunes added...

Sorry, "Maybe on Another Day" & "Holly"...I need you guys to move down the bench a couple seats so some new songs can get some playing time. "Indiana Summertime," guard 23. "My Strength to Jesus," s...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:27:00 GMT

The Malibu EP available NOW!

Me = super stoked. Why? Because 1000 copies of my new CD just arrived on my doorstep from the friendly UPS guy. Yessssss.Here's the track listing:Amazing GraceMy Strength to Jesus*Swing Low, Sweet Cha...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:28:00 GMT