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Caleche Ryder

I’m a pop country recording artist currently based in Los Angeles. I was raised in rural San Diego riding horses and memorizing country songs, but I couldn’t completely identify with the lyrics on the radio.  Artists were always singing about “the south” and none of my surroundings were being referenced.  That’s why I sing about being a west coast cowgirl.  I want to represent all the ranches and country music lovers of California and surrounding areas.

In 2002 I lost my big brother and best friend, Caylin Manos in a car accident. My life was forever changed. I knew he would want me to succeed and thrive, so I decided to live life in honor of my brother. I pursued a college degree at the University of Nevada, where I rode my horse, Harley and practiced my singing talent to compete for the title of Miss Nevada.  I won my first crown performing “One Way Ticket” by LeAnne Rimes.   I then competed for the title of Miss America in 2008, representing the great state of Nevada and toured the nation sharing Caylin’s story with young adults.  I didn’t win and at that time, I ended a 6 year relationship that I thought would last forever.

Overcoming that cheating boyfriend inspired me to write some great country songs.  Even better, I found love again. True love. A love that has really added a nice balance to my songwriting.  My songs are not all sad, many have comical undertones, and loving undertones as well.  I am fun-loving, quirky, and transparent. I want to make people dance, have a shot of whiskey, and dance some more…

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