In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Twin Cities based country-soul singer, Clayton Ryan, to discuss how his original song, “Ghost Town” healed him during a time of heartbreak, uncertainty, and growth.

They also talk about:

• Finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship

• The feelings that come with moving back to your hometown

• How music helps us connect with others

• The Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene

• The process of writing an album

• and more!

Clayton finishes the episode with a live performance of his new song, “Wild Man,” which you can stream HERE.

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• Website: https://www.claytonryan.com/

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B46X4ViXofkgxgfTOyFLY?si=-qSPPOtDT06iYJmtDGtIiA

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/clayton-ryan/1618842810

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