Nashville, TN October 19, 2009-- In conjunction with the release of his new CD,
Justin Ryan announces his new management arrangement with Nashville media
veteran Stephen Hubbard.
"Effective immediately, Stephen will book all my church dates, handle my PR, and
help me manage my career. After so many years of going it alone, it's a great
relief to be able to concentrate solely on my music and my ministry," Justin
says. "Stephen has produced the Dove Awards, managed a Gaither Homecoming artist
and done national TV in Nashville for more than ten years, so I think I'm in
good hands."
"It's my hope I can build on the extraordinary work Justin's done with Marsha
Stevens-Pino," Stephen adds. "By the time 2010 has come and gone, I want Justin
to have sung to every MCC congregation and in every affirming church in America.
That's how strongly I believe in his mission and his heart. I think so many
young people are literally dying to hear Justin's story and the message of hope
he offers. Not only am I committed to booking Justin in churches all around this
country, I'm intent on using my knowledge of the media and PR to help reach a
generation of folks who are disenfranchised and hungry to know God still loves
them. Since I've come in contact with Justin's ministry personally, I've been
amazed at how his story has impacted my own life and spiritual walk.”
Justin echoes his renewed commitment to full-time ministry in the church. "I
think my new CD is a natural extension of the studio work I've been doing here
in Nashville. Even though it's primarily a country CD, it has so many spiritual
and emotional touches that reflect where my heart really is, and that's in my
church work, and reaching kids who are struggling with the same things I was at
17."
To book Justin Ryan, contact Stephen Hubbard at (615) 480-0381 or email
stephen@justinryanonline.com.
ABOUT JUSTIN RYAN:
As a child, Justin Ryan learned from and performed with Southern Gospel greats
like Vestal Goodman. After his family abandoned him at 17, groundbreaking
Contemporary Christian songwriter Marsha Stevens-Pino [“Come To The Water (For
Those Tears I Died)”] took him under her wing. As an in-demand Nashville session
singer, he’s recorded with the likes of Porter Wagoner, George Jones, Lynn
Anderson, LuLu Roman and Dottie Rambo. For the past decade, Justin has
ministered in MCC and affirming churches all across America, sharing his story
of hope and God's faithfulness even in the very darkest times of his life. Visit
justinryanonline.com for more.
Justin has a joy of the Lord and a passion, especially for reaching out to
younger adults with the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ in very fresh,
contemporary ways. Justin is both a professional musically, a very gifted
singer, arranger and performer but he also has a tremendous heart and a gift for
sharing his own story. Justin is a person who can deliver a wonderful and
powerful performance and experience for your church and can inspire you to get
involved in reaching out to those at risk in our community, who really need to
hear the message of God.
-Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson
Moderator, Metropolitan Community Church
Justin Ryan’s presence with us was a pure delight. He combined excellent music,
moving stories and a concern for justice that gave us a first rate concert on
Saturday night and most meaningful worship the following day. I highly recommend
him.
-Richard Clough
Pastor, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Indianapolis
ABOUT STEPHEN HUBBARD:
Stephen Hubbard is an entertainment professional who's been a member of the
national media for more than a decade. In 1996, he moved to Nashville to work
with the long-running country duo Crook & Chase, and he still produces their TV
show today. Other recent credits include "Invitation Only: Reba McEntire," "The
40th Annual GMA Dove Awards," and "CMA Red Carpet" for CMT. Being a part of the
team that wrote & produced "Opry Live," talking on the phone with Debbie
Reynolds, and plucking an eyelash off Olivia Newton-John's nose are other career
highlights. Along the way, Stephen was also a Senior Producer for "700 Club" and
managed Gaither Homecoming favorite Ann Downing.
CONTACT: Stephen Hubbard
(615) 480-0381
Stephen@justinryanonline.com
