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He released his first EP album in 2010. During 2012, he performed at the Stadium of Fire in Provo for the Fourth of July celebration. Out of more than 3,000 auditions, Ryan was one of the final two contestants, giving him a chance to perform with American legends, the Beach Boys. Also that year, he was a featured performer on [[The Nashville Tribute Band]] album “The Work: A Nashville Tribute to the Missionaries.” | He released his first EP album in 2010. During 2012, he performed at the Stadium of Fire in Provo for the Fourth of July celebration. Out of more than 3,000 auditions, Ryan was one of the final two contestants, giving him a chance to perform with American legends, the Beach Boys. Also that year, he was a featured performer on [[The Nashville Tribute Band]] album “The Work: A Nashville Tribute to the Missionaries.” | ||
| − | In a 2009 Deseret News interview, he said, “I don't need to win a Grammy, have a huge rock star following. . . . I just need to make enough money to support myself. I want to write quality music that means something to someone.” | + | In a 2009 ''Deseret News'' interview, he said, “I don't need to win a Grammy, have a huge rock star following. . . . I just need to make enough money to support myself. I want to write quality music that means something to someone.”[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705290199/Heartbreak-propels-BYU-grad-into-pursuing-musical-career.html?pg=all] |
Innes is a member of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. One of his ancestors, Peter Howard McBride, was called by [[Brigham Young]] to promote singing and music in the Gila Valley in Arizona.[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700039330/Ryan-Innes-From-med-school-to-the-music-industry.html?pg=all] | Innes is a member of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. One of his ancestors, Peter Howard McBride, was called by [[Brigham Young]] to promote singing and music in the Gila Valley in Arizona.[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700039330/Ryan-Innes-From-med-school-to-the-music-industry.html?pg=all] | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 31 March 2015
Ryan Innes is a vocalist and songwriter best known for a soulful voice that has been described as “Ryan’s voice will dig deep into your memories and help you release emotions long repressed in a way that is new and inspiring.”[1]
He came into the national limelight as a contestant on the NBC television show The Voice in 2013, where he impressed all four judges and selected Usher to work with. He was eliminated from the competition at the “Battle Round”, but continues to move forward with his music career. He was part of the September 2013 Rooftop Concert Series in Provo, Utah. Innes earned his associate’s degree in pre-medical science from Eastern Arizona College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in media music studies from Brigham Young University. When he entered BYU, he intended to pursue medical courses and become a pediatrician. With a love of music, however, he auditioned and was accepted into the School of Music. He was a member of Vocal Point, BYU’s popular and highly competitive male a cappella group.
He released his first EP album in 2010. During 2012, he performed at the Stadium of Fire in Provo for the Fourth of July celebration. Out of more than 3,000 auditions, Ryan was one of the final two contestants, giving him a chance to perform with American legends, the Beach Boys. Also that year, he was a featured performer on The Nashville Tribute Band album “The Work: A Nashville Tribute to the Missionaries.”
In a 2009 Deseret News interview, he said, “I don't need to win a Grammy, have a huge rock star following. . . . I just need to make enough money to support myself. I want to write quality music that means something to someone.”[2]
Innes is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of his ancestors, Peter Howard McBride, was called by Brigham Young to promote singing and music in the Gila Valley in Arizona.[3]
