The Knoxville-born, Alabama-raised Ryan Kinder, who boasts over 80 million worldwide on-demand streams, has been critically praised for his vocal prowess, vulnerable songwriting and nimble guitar playing. He has been highlighted as an "Artist to Watch" by both Billboard and Rolling Stone.

As a performer, Kinder has toured as an opening act on Zac Brown Band's Great American Road Trip Tour and for ZZ Top/John Fogerty. Other artists he has shared the stage with include Tim McGraw, Lady A, Brett Eldredge, and many others. In one notable career highlight, Kinder performed with Eric Clapton and Gary Clark Jr. at London's Hyde Park.

Currently, Kinder is releasing songs from an upcoming collaborations album called "Ontology," and will be releasing his debut LP "Room to Dream" in 2021.