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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Shaw began singing in ] church at the age of three, having been raised in a deeply religious household. Shaw won a spot in a gospel musical at ], and in 1998 he dropped out of college to take part in ]'s play '']''. At the end of the play's run he began doing ] covers in New York, joining the group ] in 2004. He recorded a demo in 2006, won the ear of ], and is now signed to NYC-based indie ]. The album, '']'', mixes new material with covers of songs by ], ], and ]. | Shaw began singing in ] church at the age of three, having been raised in a deeply religious household. Shaw won a spot in a gospel musical at ], and in 1998 he dropped out of college to take part in ]'s play '']''. At the end of the play's run he began doing ] covers in New York, joining the group ] in 2004. He recorded a demo in 2006, won the ear of ], and is now signed to NYC-based indie ]. The album, '']'', mixes new material with covers of songs by ], ], and ]. | ||
==Awards/Nominations== | |||
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**2008, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "I Am Your Man" (Nominated) | |||
==Discography== | ==Discography== |
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Ryan Shaw is a soul musician from Georgia, USA.
Biography
Shaw began singing in Pentecostal church at the age of three, having been raised in a deeply religious household. Shaw won a spot in a gospel musical at Georgia State University, and in 1998 he dropped out of college to take part in Tyler Perry's play I Know I've Been Changed. At the end of the play's run he began doing Motown covers in New York, joining the group Fabulous Soul Shakers in 2004. He recorded a demo in 2006, won the ear of Columbia Records, and is now signed to NYC-based indie Razor & Tie. The album, This Is Ryan Shaw, mixes new material with covers of songs by Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack, and Jackie Wilson.
Awards/Nominations
- Grammy Awards
- 2008, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "I Am Your Man" (Nominated)
Discography
- This Is Ryan Shaw (Razor & Tie, 2007) #22 Billboard Heatseekers
References
- Ryan Shaw at Allmusic.com