Country Next: Ryan Larkins

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Ryan Larkins.

Ryan Larkins is no stranger to the music scene, having landed cuts by some of the biggest artists in country music as a seasoned songwriter. 

Now, he is stepping out into the spotlight to share more of his artistry as a performer, beginning with his debut EP, due out in October. Aptly titled Meet Ryan Larkins, the forthcoming collection, which marks Larkins’ first-ever project as a solo artist, includes two already-shared songs. They are “Man That Holds the Beer” and “She’s the Tough One.” Both tracks, produced by Jay DeMarcus and Ilya Toshinskiy, find the Nashville native and proud family man showcasing his unique low vocals while bringing a fresh twist to the class country sound. 

Larkins began laying a foundation for his path to country music at age 12 when he started writing songs and playing guitar. Although he was raised on Christian music, it was the country genre that caught his ear after entering a televised talent competition with his friend. Larkins’ songwriting arm, passion, and persistence eventually led to his signing a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. And, in 2023, he signed a major booking deal with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and landed a recording contract with DeMarcus’ Red Street Records.

“It feels amazing to have music of my own out in the world! I’m really thankful for Red Street Records and CAA for giving me the opportunity to bring these songs to life and take them out on the road,” Larkins shared in a statement. “My hope is that listeners connect with them the way I do!”