Ryan Allen Gray is a musical Artist currently based in Nashville TN. Growing up, Ryan idolized iconic artists including Beyonce, Phil Collins, Usher, NSYNC, and The Backstreet Boys. Now he studies at the feet of artists like Yebba, Leon Bridges, and Labrinth.

Ryan studied Musical Theatre and Acting at East Carolina University before making the big move to New York City in 2012. He started his music career with an LGBTQ performance group called Shirley House in New York. He was part of the group for over 5 years.

Ryan has performed in renown music venues such as Sleep No More, The Peppermint Club, The Rainbow Room, Gramercy Theatre, The Cutting Room, Pianos, and Mercury Lounge. He has also worked in TV and Film and has been featured in off-Broadway productions in NYC such as Rock N Roll Debauchery. Ryan has been lucky to partner with folks including Lance Bass, Lisa Vanderpump and Launch Pad to curate live music events for a good cause.

Ryan moved to Nashville, TN in 2022 to write and produce original music for his debut solo artist project with themes that lend themselves to queer narratives.

Ryan was inspired to write his debut single “Oh My God” by the current political climate surrounding LGBTQIA rights around the world. More specifically the recent legislation and discourse in Tennessee where he is currently based.

“Oh My God” is a reflection on Ryan's own lived experience growing up as a Queer person in rural North Carolina. It is a prayer from a Queer person's perspective. The song is also meant to act as an invitation to a larger conversation about the meaning and nature of God, and the role of religion in shaping how we see and treat each other as human beings.

His most Recent Release is a song called “Snake Charmer” It is the story of the Narcissist and the Empath. It was inspired by themes of past relationships in Ryan’s personal life. You can find “Snake Charmer” on all streaming platforms with the Official Music Video on Youtube.