Since bursting onto the UK country music scene, Ryan Evans has quickly become one of the genre’s most exciting male artists, known for his distinctive voice, heartfelt Songwriting, and electrifying live shows. A 3x BCMA Nominated artist, Ryan continues to build serious momentum, with the release of his self-titled debut album in 2025 marking a major milestone in his career and showcasing his versatility as both a songwriter and performer.
Ryan has been named a Spotlight Artist on Absolute Radio Country and described as “absolutely superb” by BBC Introducing, who also named him Artist of the Week. A seasoned live performer, he has toured extensively across the UK, including headlining festival stages such as Country Calling and sharing the stage with artists like Kezia Gill and US star Maggie Baugh.
Continuing to expand his reach, Ryan recently took his music international for the first time, performing sold out shows in Switzerland. Back home, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year, with a UK tour announced plus appearances at some of the UK’s biggest country festivals.
Now, Ryan is excited to announce his brand new single, “The Head Honcho,” set for release on May 8, 2026, and available to pre-save now.
Building on the momentum of his previous releases, “The Head Honcho” showcases a bold and energetic side of Ryan’s sound. Rooted firmly in honky tonk, the track delivers a proper catchy, upbeat vibe with a rockier edge that brings an exciting new dimension to his music. Driven by lively guitars, piano, and a standout harmonica that adds a strong western flavour, the single is built for good times, dance floors, and late night country bars.
With its infectious energy and crowd pleasing spirit, the new single is set to become a standout anthem for country fans, further cementing Ryan Evans as one of the UK’s leading voices in the genre.
Reflecting on the single, Ryan shares “‘The Head Honcho’ is all about that coolest cowboy in town the top dog, an old wrangler that everyone knows. It’s such a feel good track, and I wanted to write something that just makes people want to have a good time. It’s perfect for line dancing, cracking a cold one open, and just enjoying the moment. It’s probably one of the most fun tracks I’ve put out.”
With its infectious energy and crowd pleasing spirit, “The Head Honcho” is set to become a standout anthem for country fans, further cementing Ryan Evans as one of the UK’s leading voices in the genre.