Mike Ryan on Family, Touring & the Magic of Billy Bob’s | Episode 104

On this episode of The Sound of Texas Podcast, host Cole Sheriff sits down with Texas country artist Mike Ryan at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk. Mike shares stories from his journey through the Texas music scene, from playing more than 200 shows a year in small sports bars to headlining iconic stages across the state. The conversation dives into the realities of life on the road, the importance of building a strong band and touring camp, and how the transition from van tours to a tour bus changed everything. Mike also opens up about fatherhood, balancing family with a music career, and the proud moments that come with raising kids while chasing a dream. Plus, he talks about the guitars that shaped his sound, his longtime green Telecaster, and why Fort Worth and Billy Bob’s Texas remain special places in his career.