Ryan Cabrera

Infobox musical artist


Name = Ryan Cabrera
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Ryan Frank Cabrera
Born = birth date and age|1982|7|18
Died =
Origin = Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Instruments = Singing, guitar, piano, drums
Genre = Pop rock, acoustic
Occupation(s) = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 2004-present
Label = EMI 2008-present
Atlantic 2004-2007
Notable_albums = "Take It All Away"
Notable_songs = "On the Way Down", True"
Related_acts = Bo Bice, Josh Hoge, Jay Buchanan, The Veronicas, Michael Fordinal, Michael Celedon
URL = [http://www.ryancabrera.com ryancabrera.com]
Current_members =
Past_members =

Ryan Frank Cabrera (born July 18, 1982 in Dallas, Texas) is an American pop rock musician, who emerged onto the music scene in 2004.

Music career

Dave Matthews gave Cabrera the inspiration to pick up an acoustic guitar, but it was Steve Jones that taught Cabrera almost everything he knows about guitar at Dallas Melody. After years of making a name for himself in Dallas with the band Rubix Groove, he decided to finally branch out on his own. In 2001, Cabrera went into the studio to record his own independent album, "Elm St."

"Take It All Away"

Cabrera is managed by Joe Simpson, manager and father of pop singers Ashlee and Jessica Simpson. Simpson introduced Cabrera to record producer, songwriter Curt Frasca ( [http://ryancabrera.fr] |Madonna] ), Avril Lavigne, Mariah Carey) late 2003 and along with songwriter Sabelle Breer the seeds for Cabrera's first major-label album, "Take It All Away" were planted. He teamed with the Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik co-produce the album. [ [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2758725935802973552&q=ryan+cabrera&hl=en On the Way Down] ] Reportedly, writing a bulk of the album in a week. It debuted on August 17, 2004, at number eight on the Billboard 200 album chart. Certified twice platinum.

In early 2004, Cabrera had become known for his up-tempo pop-rock single "On the Way Down", which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number seven on the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream and has since been certified Gold. "On the Way Down" was followed by Cabrera's second single, "True", and his third single, "40 Kinds of Sadness" was top 40 airplay within weeks of release.

"You Stand Watching"

Cabrera's second album, "You Stand Watching", was released on September 20, 2005, and it included his singles "Shine On" and "Photo".

In Wal-Mart stores, the "You Stand Watching" album came with a bonus disc. The bonus disc included two new songs, "All Night Train" and "I Know What It Feels Like". The album also included acoustic versions of "Exit To Exit", "Take It All Away" and "Shame On Me". The CD sold on the iTunes Store included the bonus track "Sentimental." The record peaked at #24 on the Billboard charts. Certified gold.

"The Moon Under Water"

Two years into the project, Ryan Cabrera has completed his third album. "The sound of the new record I think will open a lot of eyes and ears, and definitely be a surprise to fans and anybody who hasn't heard my music! I want to take my time with this record and really make a diverse entire album, as opposed to just a single or two, no I want a ride, a journey, I want the record to be able to be played all the way through. In fact, there are songs that none of my management or crew have heard. So many things have changed in my life, and the music is heading along with it." [cited from Cabrera's Myspace Page 8/12/07]

"The Moon Under Water" was released on May 13, 2008, under Frolic Room Records/ Papa Joe Records. The album leaked online on April 28, more than two weeks before it's official release. On May 12, 2008, EMI Group announced on their investor website that they will be internationally releasing all Papa Joe Records releases including Cabrera's upcoming album.

Other appearances

Cabrera appears on the "Son of the Mask" Soundtrack with the song, "Inside Your Mind". Cabrera has a track on the "Fantastic Four" Soundtrack: "Always Come Back to You". He apperared in an episode of MTV's "My Super Sweet Sixteen" episode 41.

In 2006, Cabrera released a single entitled "I Will Remember You" via iTunes .the song was also featured for promotion in the series finale of the NBC series "Will & Grace", and as the elimination song for the 2007 season of "So You Think You Can Dance". The song remained unreleased on any album until now, as a different version of the song is included on the album "The Moon Under Water".

On February 12, 2008, Cabrera was given the honor of "Bands (Artists) You Should Know to Sound Cool" by Kidd Kraddick of The Kid Kraddick Morning Show [http://www.kiddlive.com/] .

Discography

Albums

ingles

*¹: The Pop 100 did not exist upon releases of these songs.

Equipment

* Breedlove Master Class King Koa Steel 6-String Acoustic Guitar with Western Red Cedar top and Select Koa back and side.

*Taylor Guitars

Personal life

Ryan Cabrera was born in Texas to a Hispanic father of Colombian origin. Cabrera graduated from the Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, Texas. He was romantically involved with singer and actress Ashlee Simpson from early 2004 to early 2005, and he also appeared in many episodes of Simpson's reality show, "The Ashlee Simpson Show". Simpson appeared as Cabrera's love interest in the music video for "On the Way Down." Simpson's first single, "Pieces of Me," was written about Cabrera and their relationship. The two were reported to have broken up in August 2004 because of their busy schedules, but their relationship continued and was featured in season two of "The Ashlee Simpson Show". They did a series of high school concerts together in October 2004, which was seen on the show. At the time of their split they said that they remained friends.

In late 2005, after Cabrera toured with The Veronicas, he became romantically involved with one half of the group, Lisa Origliasso. Cabrera and Origliasso then starred together in his video for "Photo" where she played his love interest. They spent many times together going to several red carpet events and a couple of trips to Australia. Cabrera was to tour with The Veronicas in Australia in August 2006, but cancelled after it was confirmed that he and Origliasso had broken up in mid-June. They share two dogs, a golden retriever 'Romeo' and another dog 'Billie Jean'. Cabrera reportedly cheating on her with Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter.

Af of June 2006, Cabrera and Keough have been dating.

References

External links

* [http://www.ryancabrera.com Offical Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/ryancabrera Offical myspace page]