136: Mike Ryan Talks About His Texas Roots, Musical Family, New Album, “Blink You’ll Miss It” + Performs Title Track




NCD Writers Room show

Summary: **Jim Casey talks to Mike Ryan about:** • having a very successful 2017 • growing up in San Antonio, Texas • his musical family, including parents and grandfather • singing in the school and church choirs • his musical influences, including country and rock • catching Elton John in concert in Las Vegas • going to college at the University of North Texas • visiting Nashville to co-write with other artists • co-writing Brad Paisley’s Top 20 single, “Last Time for Everything” • releasing his new album, "Blink You’ll Miss It" • writing and recording one of his favorite songs, “New Hometown” • recording the Chris Stapleton-penned song, “One Way” • learning to play piano on “Sad Song” • playing an upcoming show at ACL’s Moody Theater **Mike performs:** • “Blink You’ll Miss It” **Participants:** • Mike Ryan • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief