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Ryan Malen

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About Me

Well, I am originally a Wisconsin farm-boy currently residing in Nashville, TN. My original interest in moving to Nashville was my passion for singing, however right now I am working hard at Music City Merchandise. I was formerly Jason Aldean's merchandise manager, but recently quit the road life to be able to wake up every morning next to my amazingly beautiful and talented fiance. Right now I am working hard and trying to figure out exactly what I want to do with my life.
I spent 18 years of my life farming and living in a small town called Withee, Wisconsin with my family. My mom (Wendy) and my father (Malen) are the greatest people you could ever have raise you...I thank God every day for them. I also have a brother, Dave, who lives in Wisconsin and a sister, Laurissa, who lives in Nashville.
I've held almost every job under the sun, including busboy, bagboy, cashier, security guard, parts/service/sales assistant at a farm machinery dealership, roofer, bartender, athletic apparel salesman, digital imaging equipment salesmen, and a collections rep. to name a few...
However the job that I am most proud of is my brief but valuable job as an attendant for the Salvation Army at one of their many homeless shelters, it really gave a a look at another side of this world and gave me a new appreciation for what I have been given...
After I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, I worked a couple jobs trying to figure out where I wanted to be and that is when I landed in Nashville working merchandise first for my buddies Aaron and Scott of Blue County, and now with Jason Aldean. Jason Aldean and his band are amazing and I am looking forward to hopefully recording a demo with that great group of musicians consisting of Rich Redmond (drums), Tully Kennedy (bass), and Kurt Allison (lead guitar) and Mike Frye (rhythm guitar). I now consider Jason and the guys good friends of mine, and owe a lot of my knowledge of the business and my experiences in it to them.
I do have some an update about my life; I am now engaged to the love of my life. She is the most beautiful and amazing person I have ever known. Thanks to her I am going to be happy for the rest of my life...
Things are going so well in my personal life and I am loving every minute being able to spend all my down time with my amazing fiance. I am now looking forward to our wedding in '08 and trying to figure out where I belong professionally...
By the way...if you have a chance, check out Mark Miller and his boys at sticksandstonesoutdoors.com!!!
Also check out section37.net for some of the most kick ass clothes you will find anywhere in the country...
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My Interests

My fiance is my number one passion and will be for the rest of my life...also, I love music, movies, sports, and any part of pop culture...fantasy football and pro football...spending nights alone with the love of my life, and watching any cheesy reality show that comes along...

My amazingly gorgeous fiance...

Our aviator's...with a little editing with photoshop...

I'd like to meet:

Those without judgement...

Havin a drink...

Me and Mark Miller of Sticks and Stones Outdoors!!

Music:

Gary Allan, Keith Urban, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, my buddies Aaron and Scott of Blue County, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson (old school), Metallica, Travis, Snoop Dogg...

Movies:

I try to keep up to date on all new horror flicks that come out and now I can watch them with my favorite person in the world who loves them as much as me. I loved Gladiator, Pan's Labyrinth, the Shrek franchise, Rudy, Braveheart, Tombstone,The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, all superhero flicks, all M. Night Shymalan movies, The Toy, The Jerk, the original Batman, Dodgeball and Anchorman...to name a few...

Television:

Seinfeld (reruns fabulous reruns), The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, daily viewings of Family Guy, Sportscenter, Mike n Mike in the Morning, Pardon the Interruption, The Sopranos, Entourage, Deadwood, headlines on Jay Leno, VH1 reality shows (the cheesier the better) and the Soup....

Books:

Loved the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit...when it comes to books I am a fantasy nerd...

Heroes:

My mom and dad...they've endured so much and still work hard to give their family all they can...they are truly the greatest parents a person could ever have...

My father...the strongest person I have ever known...I am so proud of him...

My mother, the animal lover and my other hero...I love her so much...