Ryan Hurd

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Ryan Hurd
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Born
Ryan James Hurd

(1986-11-02) November 2, 1986 (age 34)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Spouse(s)
​
(m. 2018)​
Children1
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
LabelsRCA Nashville, Arista Nashville
Associated actsMaren Morris
Websiteryanhurd.com

Ryan James Hurd (born November 2, 1986) is an American country music singer and songwriter. In addition to writing No. 1 singles for Blake Shelton, Lady A, and Luke Bryan, Hurd has recorded for RCA Records Nashville.

Career[]

Hurd was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan before moving to Nashville, Tennessee.[1][2] Hurd met his future wife Maren Morris while writing the ballad “Last Turn Home” for Tim McGraw.[3]

In 2015, Hurd wrote "Lonely Tonight", a No 1 Country Airplay single for Blake Shelton and Ashley Monroe.[4]

Hurd signed with Sony Music Nashville in 2017 to release a forthcoming debut album.[5][6] His first single from his self-titled EP, “We Do Us” has received over 2 million streams on Spotify.[7]

Hurd was featured on Rolling Stone Country's "Artists You Need to Know" list.[8] and CMT named him one of their "Listen Up" Artists of 2016.[9] Hurd has also toured with Chase Rice, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, and Morris.[10] Hurd's debut single was "Love in a Bar".[11] In January 2020, he embarked on a tour in support of his Platonic EP with Adam Doleac and Niko Moon.[12]

Personal life[]

Hurd and Maren Morris were married on March 24, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee.[13] In March 2020 they had a son.[14]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title Details
Ryan Hurd
  • Release date: April 7, 2017
  • Label: Sony Nashville
Panorama
  • Release date: 2015
  • Reissue date: July 19, 2019
  • Label: Sony Nashville
Platonic
  • Release date: September 20, 2019
  • Label: Sony Nashville
EOM EP
  • Release date: June 16, 2020
  • Label: Sony Nashville

Singles[]

Year Single Peak positions Sales Certifications Album
US Country
[15] 		US Country Airplay
[16] 		US
[17] 		CAN Country
[18] 		NZ
Hot
[19]
2016 "We Do Us"[20] — — — — — Ryan Hurd
2017 "Love in a Bar" — 50 — — —
2018 "To a T"[21] 23 22 —[A] 43 — Platonic
2020 "Every Other Memory" — 49 — — — EOM EP
2021 "Chasing After You"[26]
(with Maren Morris) 		5 12 34 24 39 Pelago
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos[]

Year Video Director Ref.
2017 "Love in a Bar" Joseph Llanes [27]
2018 "Diamonds or Twine" Alex Ferrari [28]
2019 "To a T" [29]
2020 "Every Other Memory" Blythe Thomas [30]
2021 "Chasing After You" (with Maren Morris) TK McKamy [31]

Notes[]

  1. ^ "To a T" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[22]

References[]

  1. ^ “Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris Received the Cutest Gift from the Cubs!”, WUSN, Chicago, October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ Derek Halsey. "Ryan Hurd going from songwriter to singer". Herald-dispatch.com.
  3. ^ "Maren Morris and Boyfriend Ryan Hurd Met While Penning a Song for Tim McGraw: 'There Was Always This Writing Chemistry'". People.com.
  4. ^ "Blake Shelton Helps Ashley Monroe Score Her First No. 1". Cmt.com.
  5. ^ "Ryan Hurd Signs With Sony Music Nashville on the RCA Nashville Roster". Countrymusicrocks.net. 5 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Maren Morris & Ryan Hurd Are Engaged". Billboard.com.
  7. ^ "Ryan Hurd's 'We Do Us' Is Helping Him Do 'Him' as an Artist". Taste of Country.
  8. ^ "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: February 2016". Rolling Stone.
  9. ^ "CMT Reveals 16 Artists for Listen Up in 2016". Cmt.com.
  10. ^ "Ryan Hurd Joins RCA Nashville Roster". Musicrow.com. 3 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Ryan Hurd on Finding 'Love In a Bar' with Maren Morris and the Inspiration for His First Single". People.com.
  12. ^ "Ryan Hurd Preps Platonic Tour With Adam Doleac, Niko Moon". Musicrow.com. November 19, 2019.
  13. ^ Pasquini, Maria. "They're Married! Maren Morris Weds Ryan Hurd in Nashville". People.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  14. ^ Aiello, McKenna (March 23, 2020). "Maren Morris Gives Birth to Her First Child". Eonline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  15. ^ "Ryan Hurd Chart History: Country Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  16. ^ "Ryan Hurd Chart History: Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Ryan Hurd Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  18. ^ "Ryan Hurd Chart History: Canada Country". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  19. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  20. ^ "Hear Ryan Hurd's Bouncy Celebration of Couplehood 'We Do Us'". Rolling Stone.
  21. ^ "To a T – Single by Ryan Hurd on iTunes". iTunes.apple.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  22. ^ "Ryan Hurd Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  23. ^ Bjorke, Matt (January 25, 2020). "Top 30 Digital Country Downloads: January 24, 2020". Roughstock.com. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  24. ^ "American certifications – Ryan Hurd". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  25. ^ "Canadian certifications – Ryan Hurd". Music Canada. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  26. ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  27. ^ "Get Drunk on Ryan Hurd's 'Love in a Bar' Video [Exclusive Premiere]". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  28. ^ "CMT : Videos : Ryan Hurd - "Diamonds or Twine"". Country Music Television. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  29. ^ Laffer, Lauren (February 15, 2019). "Ryan Hurd's 'To A T' Video Features Real-Life Couples". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  30. ^ Shelburne, Craig. "Ryan Hurd Relives His High School Years in "Every Other Memory"". CMT. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  31. ^ Newman, Melinda (February 12, 2021). "Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris Talk Making Beautiful Music With Sexy New Duet, 'Chasing After You'". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

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