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{{short description|American soul musician from Georgia (born 1980)}}
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'''Ryan Christopher Shaw''' (born 25 December 1980) is a [[soul music]]ian from [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], USA.
'''Ryan Christopher Shaw''' (born December 25, 1980) is an American [[soul music|soul]] musician from [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. He is part of the soul-revival movement in music<ref name=":0"/> and has been nominated for a [[Grammy]] three times, in the category of Best Traditional R&B Performance.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Shaw is from [[Decatur, Georgia]].<ref name=":1"/> He learned to sing at the Free Church of God in Christ of [[Atlanta, Georgia]]<ref name=":0"/> and began singing harmony in a church choir at age five.<ref name=":1"/> In a 2007 interview, Shaw stated "My church was very traditional, and for a long time the only songs I learned were gospel songs."<ref name=":0"/>
Shaw began singing in the [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] Free Church of God in Christ at the age of three in [[Lithonia, Georgia]], 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 was signed to said label. The album, ''This is Ryan Shaw'', mixes new material with covers of songs by [[Wilson Pickett]], [[Bobby Womack]], and [[Jackie Wilson]]. He was the opening act for the Van Halen tour 07-08. At the end of 2009 he reached some fame in the Netherlands with his single ''It Gets Better'', which peaked at number 2 on the single top 100 charts. On May 15th, 2012 Ryan Shaw released ''Real Love'' on Dynotone Records. <ref name=swe>{{http://shorefire.com/index.php?a=pressrelease&o=5643}}</ref> In June 2015, Shaw advanced from the auditions to Judge Cuts Week on [[America's Got Talent (season 10)|season 10]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. However, in July 2015, he was eliminated from the competition during Judge Cuts Week 2.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Judge Cuts 2 |episode-link= |url= |access-date=2015-07-21 |series=America's Got Talent |series-link= |first= |last= |network=NBC |station=[[WGBA-TV]] |city=Green Bay, Wisconsin |date=2015-07-21 |season= |series-no= |number= |minutes= |time=8:04pm |transcript= |transcript-url= |quote= |language=}}</ref>

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 was signed to said label. The album, ''This is Ryan Shaw'', mixes new material with covers of songs by [[Wilson Pickett]], [[Bobby Womack]], and [[Jackie Wilson]]. He was the opening act for the Van Halen tour 07-08.

At the end of 2009, Shaw reached some fame in the Netherlands with his single ''It Gets Better'', which peaked at number 2 on the single top 100 charts. On May 15, 2012 Ryan Shaw released ''Real Love'' on Dynotone Records.

In 2013, Shaw made his debut on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]], playing [[Stevie Wonder]] in [[Motown: The Musical]].<ref name=":1"/> In June 2015, Shaw advanced from the auditions to Judge Cuts Week on [[America's Got Talent (season 10)|season 10]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. However, in July 2015, he was eliminated from the competition during Judge Cuts Week 2.<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Judge Cuts 2 |episode-link= |url= <!--|access-date=July 21, 2015--> |series=America's Got Talent |series-link= |first= |last= |network=NBC |station=[[WGBA-TV]] |location=Green Bay, Wisconsin |date=July 21, 2015 |season= |series-no= |number= |minutes= |time=8:04pm |transcript= |transcript-url= |quote= |language=}}</ref> In 2018, Shaw played Judas in the [[Regent's Park Open Air Theatre]]/[[Lyric Opera of Chicago]] production of ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]''.<ref>[https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/115633-jesus-christ-superstar-at-civic-opera-house-2018 JCS]</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
;Grammy Award
===Grammy Award===
{{award table}}
{{award table}}
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|"I Am Your Man"
|"I Am Your Man"
|Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
|Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
|{{nom}}<ref name="grammy">{{cite web |title=Ryan Shaw |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/ryan-shaw/16045 |website=Grammy.com |access-date=30 July 2020 |language=en |date=19 May 2020}}</ref>
|{{nom}}
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|2011
|2011
|"In Between"
|"In Between"
|Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
|Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}<ref name="grammy"/>
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|2014
|2014
|"Yesterday"
|"Yesterday"
|Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
|Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}<ref name="grammy"/>
|}
|}


==Discography==
==Discography==
*''This Is Ryan Shaw'' (2007) #22 [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers)
*''This Is Ryan Shaw'' (2007) #22 [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Heatseekers
*''It Gets Better'' (2010)
*''It Gets Better'' (2010)
*''Real Love'' (2012)
*''Real Love'' (2012)
*''Imagining Marvin'' (2020)


==References==
==References==
*[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p885709/biography|pure_url=yes}} Ryan Shaw] at Allmusic.com
*[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p885709/biography|pure_url=yes}} Ryan Shaw] at Allmusic.com
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<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Himes |first1=Geoffrey |title=Singers Grounded by Sacred Roots |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/05/arts/music/05hime.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=30 July 2020 |date=5 August 2007}}</ref>

<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Henderson |first1=Kathy |title=Ryan Shaw on His Road from Grammy-Nominated Soul Singer to Playing Stevie Wonder in Motown |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171034/ryan-shaw-on-his-road-from-grammy-nominated-soul-singer-to-playing-stevie-wonder-in-motown/ |website=Broadway.com |access-date=30 July 2020 |language=en |date=8 August 2013}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://thisisryanshaw.com Website]
*[http://thisisryanshaw.com Website]
*[http://myspace.com/thisisryanshaw My Space]
*[http://www.eventful.com/thisisryanshaw Eventful]
*[http://youtube.com/ryanshawisyourman YouTube]
*http://shorefire.com/index.php?a=pressrelease&o=5643


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Latest revision as of 17:22, 27 May 2023

For the rugby league player, see Ryan Shaw (rugby league).

Ryan Shaw
Ryan Shaw in 2007.
Ryan Shaw in 2007.
Background information
Birth nameRyan Shaw
Born (1980-12-25) December 25, 1980 (age 43)
OriginDecatur, Georgia
GenresR&B
Soul
Years active1998–present
LabelsRED, Columbia, Razor & Tie, OneHaven, Dynotone
Websiteryanshaw.com

Ryan Christopher Shaw (born December 25, 1980) is an American soul musician from Georgia. He is part of the soul-revival movement in music[1] and has been nominated for a Grammy three times, in the category of Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Biography[edit]

Shaw is from Decatur, Georgia.[2] He learned to sing at the Free Church of God in Christ of Atlanta, Georgia[1] and began singing harmony in a church choir at age five.[2] In a 2007 interview, Shaw stated "My church was very traditional, and for a long time the only songs I learned were gospel songs."[1]

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 was signed to said label. The album, This is Ryan Shaw, mixes new material with covers of songs by Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack, and Jackie Wilson. He was the opening act for the Van Halen tour 07-08.

At the end of 2009, Shaw reached some fame in the Netherlands with his single It Gets Better, which peaked at number 2 on the single top 100 charts. On May 15, 2012 Ryan Shaw released Real Love on Dynotone Records.

In 2013, Shaw made his debut on Broadway, playing Stevie Wonder in Motown: The Musical.[2] In June 2015, Shaw advanced from the auditions to Judge Cuts Week on season 10 of America's Got Talent. However, in July 2015, he was eliminated from the competition during Judge Cuts Week 2.[3] In 2018, Shaw played Judas in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre/Lyric Opera of Chicago production of Jesus Christ Superstar.[4]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Grammy Award[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 "I Am Your Man" Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance Nominated[5]
2011 "In Between" Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance Nominated[5]
2014 "Yesterday" Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance Nominated[5]

Discography[edit]

  • This Is Ryan Shaw (2007) #22 Billboard Heatseekers
  • It Gets Better (2010)
  • Real Love (2012)
  • Imagining Marvin (2020)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Himes, Geoffrey (August 5, 2007). "Singers Grounded by Sacred Roots". The New York Times. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Henderson, Kathy (August 8, 2013). "Ryan Shaw on His Road from Grammy-Nominated Soul Singer to Playing Stevie Wonder in Motown". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Judge Cuts 2". America's Got Talent. Green Bay, Wisconsin. July 21, 2015. Event occurs at 8:04pm. NBC. WGBA-TV.
  4. ^ JCS
  5. ^ a b c "Ryan Shaw". Grammy.com. May 19, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.

External links[edit]

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