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ryan daniel

Country recording artist and U.S. Air Force veteran Ryan Daniel has become a standout force in modern country music, known for his powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Raised in Arkansas and inspired by Garth Brooks, Ryan’s decade of military service—including touring the world with the elite Tops in Blue which helped launch a career marked by chart‑topping singles, acclaimed albums, and national recognition. With Gold and Platinum streaming achievements, major award wins, high‑profile collaborations, and music featured on CMT and Discovery Channel, Ryan continues to captivate fans worldwide as he releases new music and gears up for his high‑energy “Adrenaline Rush” Tour in 2026.

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Accolades

According to Microsoft Copilot, Ryan is considered one of the more decorated independent country artists in the region, with recognition spanning songwriting, recording, performance, and music video categories.

2,893,125 Spotify Streams and growing
Currently certified double platinum on Spotify
“Camo” certified gold on Spotify
2025 Given Key to City in Shamokin, PA
2025 Indie Music Channel “Best Country Artist”
2025 Indie Music Channel “Best Country Song” for “Backroads and Bonfires”
2025 Indie Music Channel “Best Songwriter” for “Backroads and Bonfires”
2024 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Artist"
2024 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Song" for "Feel Good Feelin"
2024 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Songwriter"
2022 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Recording" for "Walkin' Out on Me"
2022 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Song" for "Walkin' Out on Me"
2022 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Artist"
2022 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Songwriters" for "Home"
2022 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Recording" for "Fast Cars and Broken Hearts"
2022 Indie Music Hall Of Fame Member
2022 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Artist" for "Y'all Ain't Ready for This"
2021 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Recording" for "Home"
2021 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Songwriter"
2021 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Song" for "Gonna Take A Few"
Ryan Daniel's single "CAMO" climbs to #1 on the Hit 100 Chart.
2020 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Live Performance" for "CAMO"
2020 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Song" for "CAMO"
2020 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Recording" for "CAMO"
2020 Radio Music Awards "Best Country Artist" for "CAMO"
2020 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Artist"
2020 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Song" for "CAMO"
2020 Indie Music Channel "Best Country Recording" for "CAMO"
2019 Radio Music Awards “Best Country Artist”
2019 Radio Music Awards “Best Country Song” for “Too Country For You”
2019 Indie Music Channel "Album of the Year" for “Back for More”
2019 Indie Music Channel "Best Contemporary Country Artist"
2019 Indie Music Channel "Best Contemporary Country Song" for "Bring On The Night"
2019 Indie Music Channel "Best Contemporary Country Songwriter" with producer, Barry Best
2019 Holds the highest civilian honor the Governor of Kentucky can bestow: The Title of Kentucky Colonel
2018 Radio Music Awards “Best Country Song” for “Like America”
2018 Indie Music Channel “Country Song of the Year” for “Like America”
2018 Indie Music Channel “Country Artist of the Year”
2018 Winner, US Air Force “Veteran In Blue Award”
“Like America” entered Top 100 on Nashville Music Row chart
“Like America” in rotation on 58 reporting stations to Music Row Chart. Single is being played on 1,000+ total stations around the US, including internet radio (iTunes, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Pandora) in rotation on country radio stations across the U.S.
Toured to 20 countries, 40 states and played over 1200 shows to date
2017 Indie Music Channel “Country Video of the Year” for “Feel Good Feelin’”
2016 Indie Music Channel Best Country Artist
2014 Indie Music Channel “Country Song of the Year” for Love Lives On
2014 Indie Music Channel “Album of the Year” – Love, Life and Memories