Ryan Murphey is a Grammy-nominated music producer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.

[1] Since 1988, Ryan has toured with his father, Michael Martin Murphey, as lead guitarist and vocalist in the Rio Grande Band.

Ryan also produced Michael's latest album, Tall Grass & Cool Water, released in June 2011.

[3] Ryan lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Francie and two daughters, Fiona and Elle.

In addition to his musical career, Ryan teaches English and is the Head of the Guitar Department at Nashville School of the Arts.