Ryan Nicholson Nashville Songwriter

Tomorrow night is a very special night for me and I wanted to take a moment to say "Thank you" for your genuine support over the years.  Without you, I would not be where I am today......

It all started out in Arizona....rockin' out with some friends of mine that decided to "start a band"....well...as you may know......I was told the band was breaking up.....then walked in on em' while they were practicing with a new singer.....never felt so hurt in my life....but looking back...I see there was a…

Well...tonight's the night.....Santa is going to try and stuff his cookie filled belly down my chimney.......it's gonna be tough for him this year though because we had to plug it up....too much cold air was gettin' in.....(yes, it's cold here these days....try 8 degrees the other mornin'.....and for an Arizona boy...well....need I say more....)

It's this time of season that I'm reminded of our yesteryears when we were innocent kids without a care in the world...except for what was hidin' in those…

Had to share it in case you missed it.

I read a great quote in a Guidepost the other day that said, failure is only permanent if you give up and quit....and then this morning, the CBS Morning show covered the very same topic....I felt a need to share so I hope you don't mind ;-)

I urge you to go out this week, this year, this lifetime...and dare to fail....for it's through our failures that we learn, we grow, we become......

Did you know the billionaire author of Harry Potter was practically…

It's been awhile since I've taken a moment to write a Happy Friday email and I must apologize since I've been really, really busy with family, music and other endeavors.

Busy with momma, busy with Madelyn...busy writing, busy recording, busy workin' the ol' 8-5....busy..busy...busy....so busy in fact, it feels like I've somehow missed the last 7 months of 2008......is it already August??

I looked through pictures that Heather and I have taken since January of this year and was in tears at how…

A friend of mine and I recently had an opportunity to share stories about family, life and the pursuit of the creative side of life....how do you balance it all?? Remain sane throughout the chaos....?? Keep the chaos controlled?

He mentioned to me that lately he had no time for his creative projects, his artwork, which I must say, God gave him amazing talent. I'm quite blown away at what I've seen. Yet he has no time for it. Between the 8-5 job...the chores around the house, being a husband…

Another year is coming to an end and what a year it was. In my wildest dreams, I never thought that one day I'd be staring into the eyes of a beautiful little girl, laughing like I've never laughed before, you know the kind that brings happy tears to your eyes....makin' yer cheeks hurt a lil' bit? ;-)

Well, 10 Months ago, Madelyn Grace Nicholson, came into my life, helping me realize, all that is and ever will be important in this lifetime is family. And what a wonderful time of year to be…

It feels like only yesterday when I was kicked out of the first band I ever formed out in Arizona....yes...kicked out....replaced by another singer.....in fact.....it all went down kinda like that movie "Rock Star" with Mark Wahlberg.... I went over to the drummers house (where we practiced) to pick up my gear (since the band was supposedly breaking up) and what did I find???? I found my band jammin' with a new singer........boy did that hurt....kinda felt like I'd been kicked in the gut with…

Ever take a day for granted A loved one? Father, Son, Mother, Daughter, Husband or Wife? A pet? Then it hits...A storm..... Sometimes it blows so hard it knocks ya right off the tracks you've been so happily treading down.... Why? We ask.....Why? Well, from personal experience, I've had many storms blow through...seasons of struggle....moments I wouldn't wish on anyone...at the time it was of course the worst thing ever....however, lookin' back....I'm so very grateful that they…

Hey Everywhere, everyday...somebody needs a helping hand, and today I thought I'd share a few stories of people I know that need people like you to reach out to them for either prayer or donations..... So if you are so priviledged on this beautiful Easter weekend please take a moment to read their stories....and if you can help, well, that'd be great! Also included at the bottom of this email two inspiring links that are just amazing...I can't put it into words...check em' out...…

Wealth is a weak anchor, and glory cannot support man; this is the law of God, that virtue only is firm, and cannot be shaken by a tempest.... PYTHAGORAS Watched "Where are they now?" lately on VH1 (if it's still on ;-) or seen the headlines for REHAB facilities? Wealth does not buy happiness....nor does the fame.... Sometimes I actually feel really bad for those in the lime light, those who haven't figured out who they really are yet....then the tabloids get a hold of em' and tear em' a…