didn’t get the chance to follow that dream herself, and there’s a part of me that feels like I’m doing this for her. I actually got the chance to stand in that circle once, and I whispered to myself, “I’ll be back.” Spotlight on Business: What is the biggest lesson you have learned along the way on your artistic journey? Sean Michael Ryan: Trust yourself and believe in yourself. There’s a lot of noise around every corner - opinions, trends, directions - but staying rooted in who you are and following your heart will always guide you. I teach this to my kids, too, and it applies inside and outside of music. Spotlight on Business: If you had the chance to do a duet with another artist who would it be and why? Sean Michael Ryan: Oh man, there’s so many people that come to mind, for sure…I think I’d love to do a duet with Luke Combs. I think I relate to him the most. I just love what he does. Out of every country music artist, I think I’ve seen him perform the most - he’s one of the most down-to-earth people. You can feel his heart through his music and his performances. Spotlight on Business: Two of our favourites that have been out for a while are your country music anthem, Beer Ain’t One, and Every Other Weekend, which shows a softer side of you as an artist. When can fans expect new music to drop? What can fans expect to hear? Sean Michael Ryan: Right now, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes, but I’ve got a new single coming out - it’s called I Need a Highway which releases January 16th. When it was pitched to me, I fell in love with it right away. Music has been so important to me, and this song really speaks to having a partner who wants you to follow your dreams just as badly as you do. It’s also really special because it was written by Dave Turnbull, who wrote Where the Wild Things Are for Luke Combs, and co- written by the late Kyle Jacobs, Kelly Pickler’s husband. To be able to bring their words to life is really meaningful to me. Musically, my
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