Ryan Neal: Defying Limits, Crafting Motown Bounce
Raised just outside Detroit, Ryan Neal is a genre-bending singer-songwriter, producer, performer, and keynote speaker who has turned adversity into artistry. A brain tumor survivor living with significant hearing loss, Ryan isn’t just creating music — he’s breaking barriers with every note and every story.
Ryan first caught national attention when a TV executive discovered his soulful Donny Hathaway cover on Instagram, landing him a spot on ABC’s The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart. Praise from Toni Braxton, Jason Mraz, and Kesha followed, expanding his reach to a devoted new fanbase.
Since then, he has headlined festivals like Electric Forest, energized boutique hotels and corporate stages nationwide, and built a reputation as a versatile performer, DJ, and content creator. Most recently, Ryan brought his journey full circle as both keynote speaker and performer at the American Brain Tumor Association’s national conference — using music and message to inspire resilience, innovation, and connection.
Now based in Nashville, Ryan continues to expand his impact, with new releases, sync placements, and keynote bookings that blend music and storytelling into unforgettable experiences.
