BILLY DROZE

• From LaFayette, Louisiana. Grew up in Alabama. Currently lives in Nashville.
• He is the 10th of 12 children, son of country singer Bob “Red” Droze (who recorded for Rural Rhythm Records in the 1960’s).
• Began playing guitar at age 12 and performed with his father’s band during his teen years.
• A prolific songwriter, he has written songs recorded by The Grascals, Flatt Lonesome, Junior Sisk, Marty Raybon, Daryl Worley and Jamie O’Neal.
• As a country artist, he performed and recorded as Billy Ryan. For a time he also filled in as lead singer with the country group Shenandoah.
• His wife is singer Marija Droze, a singer he met in 2009 at a bluegrass festival in Europe.
• 2012, released Sinnin’ Man album (no label)
• 2013, released Ambassador album (Carmen Road).
• 2017, released To Whom It May Concern album (Rural Rhythm).
• 2019, released Renaissance album (RBR Entertainment).
• 2021, released Waiting Out the Storm album (RBR Entertainment).
• 2023, released Billy the Kid album (RBR Entertainment).