An Early Taste of Stardom
As evident, Ryan’s life had an unconventional start. Growing up in a caring Mormon family and facing academic challenges were just the beginning of the unique experiences he had during his childhood. One memory he recounts is from when he was eight years old, working as a security personnel for an Elvis tribute show.
Ryan landed this opportunity after gaining recognition as a young wedding singer. The tribute show, organized by his uncle, starred an Elvis impersonator named Elvis Perry. Now, you might wonder, what role could a young child play in security? As Ryan explains, his responsibilities included providing fresh scarves to his uncle and ensuring that the female attendees maintained appropriate boundaries. This was just a precursor to the more remarkable events that would follow in Ryan’s life.
