Stephan Ryder

MusTasH cover of the Jerry Reed song "East Bound and Down" from the soundtrack album "Smokey And The Bandit: Music from the Motion Picture" (1977)

East Bound And Down

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Jersey Giant (Elle King Cover)

Boots, Beer & Good Times

Heavy Is the Crown is a tribute to the everyday working man — the unsung hero who gets up before sunrise, pushes through pain without applause, and carries the weight of a family on his back.

He may not wear gold or sit on a throne, but to his loved ones, he’s a king.

This song is for the welders, farmers, truckers, builders — the men who show up, day after day, without asking for credit. Because real strength doesn’t shout. It works.

Written by: Steven Walter Cwiak
Performed by: Stephen Ryder

For licensing or pitching inquiries, contact: stephen@ryder.productions

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Heavy Is The Crown

“Barstool Prophet” is a smoky sermon from the darker side of the neon glow.Blending the grit of Waylon Jennings with the unfiltered truth of Charles Bukowski, this outlaw-country blues track spits wisdom from the bottom of a glass. It’s part confessional, part comedy, and all soul — a tongue-in-cheek gospel for the bruised and barbound.

Barstool Prophet

“Riders of the Road” is a cinematic outlaw country ballad, paying heartfelt tribute to The Highwaymen—Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. With deep baritone vocals, acoustic storytelling, and a slow-burning rhythm, the song honors their legacy as legends who carved their truth into every mile of the open road. A timeless journey through rebellion, brotherhood, and the fire that never dies.

Riders of the Road

“This Ain’t Goodbye (It’s Just a Song)” by Stephen Ryder is a tender, heart-worn ballad that captures the pain of love left unspoken and the quiet hope that lingers through music. With aching lyrics and a soulful country delivery, Ryder turns a lost note, an empty driveway, and a jukebox hum into a story of holding on without pretending to be okay. This is the kind of goodbye you don’t say — you sing.

It’s Just A Song

Solitary Tracks

American Heartbreak

Broken Wings (Remix)

I've Got a Brand New Combine Harvester

Whispers

🎶 "No Wings, Sky in View" - A folk-protest anthem born from the heart of Edgewood, BC. Inspired by the ongoing fight at Universal Ostrich Farms, where ~330 ostriches stand strong against a cull order amid the H5N1 outbreak. With lyrics echoing the farmers’ defiance, the Supreme Court’s interim stay, and protestors’ hay bale barricades, this song asks: What does freedom mean to you? Penned with fire and hope, set to an original melody—perfect for rallying the cause.

No Wings, Sky in View

Carefree country track with upbeat guitars, steady rhythm, and a breezy summer feel. Built around open-road imagery and a driving pulse, the arrangement supports a laid-back vocal delivery and a sense of motion. Lyrics evoke freedom, simplicity, and the joy of letting go while the world rolls by.

Freedom Ride

Written by Anonymous Direction and created using AI

Gone.wav

Country Album Version. Vocals and music generated by AI but I 100% write my own songs, handle all composition, production and post production for my music.  By around the end of October-November of this year(2025) I will be getting the equipment I need to record my own quality vocals and then voice clone them and have AI train my vocal clone.  If that is successful my plan is to voice swap my cloned vocals with the AI vocals on some or all of my tracks listed as 'Album Version'

Child of Rape(Country Album Test)

Jerry Reed-Texas bound and flyin'

Stephen Ryder is a country artist with a storyteller’s heart, weaving real-life experiences into heartfelt, powerful songs. His music blends traditional country with modern influences, creating songs that speak to love, life, and the journey in between. 

With a growing catalog of music, Stephen continues to share songs that resonate with listeners, whether it’s a heartfelt ballad, a foot-stomping anthem, or a reflective tune about life’s unexpected roads. His dedication to authenticity and storytelling makes his music a perfect fit for country radio and beyond. Follow me on Spotify!  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/60jKjrPsJ9Z43m0qF60S74?si=ayZTWLy5T5udCZ1y1hhYlA

No Wings, Sky in View

Stephen Ryder

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