Bio

It all started with a gift from grandfather to grandson. When Bryan Harkness was 10 years old, his grandfather gave him an old guitar and taught him how to play. By the time Bryan was 11, he was playing on stage at bluegrass festivals around Texas, and so began his musical journey.

At 18 years old and fresh out of high school, Bryan began his professional music career, touring for more than 4 years with legendary country and western artist Ray Price. During this time, he also shared stages sat the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and D.C’s Kennedy Center, accompanying musical luminaries such as Gene Watson, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Kris Kristopherson, The Judds, and Martina McBride.

An avid songwriter who draws his inspiration from everyday life experiences, Bryan feels his music most closely resembles that of Alan Jackson and George Strait.

“Inspiration comes from just anything in life that sparks something,” says Bryan. “By using your imagination, you put yourself in that place or in someone else’s shoes.”

When Bryan is not touring he spends his time teaching guitar and song writing for aspiring artists at his home studio in Lufkin, Texas. In July of 2010 Bryan released his first studio album “One Night Rodeo” with Houston’s Tierra Studios, a record label, recording studio and publishing company.

Bryan looks forward to touring with his own band in support of his upcoming album.  ”The sky is the limit, ” says Bryan. “I’ll just ride the wave ’til it lets me off.”

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