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United States Bianca Ryan rose to prominence as the inaugural winner of NBC's America's Got Talent at age eleven, establishing herself as a singer and songwriter with a powerful vocal range.
Bianca Ryan was the first winner of NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT) at the age of eleven, setting a high benchmark for subsequent contestants. She later returned to compete on America's Got Talent: The Champions and has also been a guest performer on the show, cementing her status within the franchise.
Following her victory on America's Got Talent, Bianca Ryan signed a five-album record deal with Syco Music as part of Columbia Records on September 18, 2006. She was the first U.S. artist to sign with Syco Music, and her self-titled debut album was released later that year.
After her time with Syco Music/Columbia Records, Bianca Ryan released her second holiday-themed EP, 'True Meaning of Christmas,' on November 3, 2009, under the independent label Music Forever.
Bianca Ryan digitally released her single 'In My Head' on August 21, 2010, through the independent label Tuned in Music and Media.
Bianca Ryan utilized a Kickstarter project to help fund the music video for her original song 'Alice,' released in May 2015, showcasing a crowdsourced approach to funding her independent music projects.
Bianca Ryan participated in the Macy's Christmas Window unveiling in Philadelphia in November 2015, performing during the festive event.
Bianca Ryan performed at the 6ABC/Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia in November 2015.
Bianca Ryan was the subject of an artist profile produced by Major League Baseball in June 2017, highlighting her return to music after her health challenges.
In December 2018, Bianca Ryan launched her own lipstick line, Ciao Bianca, which features 23 shades, some named after her songs.
Bianca Taylor Ryan, born on September 1, 1994, in Ocean City, New Jersey, later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of three. Her singing talent was discovered somewhat unexpectedly, as she was initially an award-winning tap dancer. At eight years old, Ryan began exploring singing, initially enjoying country music and later developing a passion for rhythm and blues and soul music. Her father, Shawn Ryan, supported her musical interests, leading her to rehearse nightly. This dedication led to an audition for “Star Search,” where her performance of “Think” garnered attention, though she placed second in the Junior Singers competition. Ryan also won Amateur Kids Night on “Showtime at the Apollo.” She has performed the Star-Spangled Banner for several professional sports teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Knicks, and New York Mets.
In 2006, at eleven years old, Ryan auditioned for the first season of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Her rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from “Dreamgirls” surprised the judges and audience with its power, quickly becoming a viral video online. She advanced through the competition, performing “Piece of My Heart” in the semi-finals and “I Am Changing” in the finals. On August 17, 2006, Ryan was declared the winner of “America’s Got Talent” Season one. Following her victory, she signed a five-album record deal with Sycomusic as part of Columbia Records on September 18, 2006. Her self-titled debut album, released on November 14, 2006, featured cover songs like “The Rose” and “I Believe I Can Fly,” alongside original tracks. The album debuted at No. 57 on the Billboard charts, with critics noting her impressive vocal talent.
After a period focusing on her education, Ryan returned to music, independently releasing her original song “Alice” in May 2015, funded in part by a Kickstarter project. Her career faced challenges with vocal and abdominal surgeries in 2016, which threatened her ability to sing. Following a successful recovery, she released singles like “One Day” in May 2017, “What I Gotta Do” and “Man Down” in June 2017, and “Don’t Wanna Come Down” in October 2017, and “Remember” in May 2018. In January 2019, she released her EP “The Reintroduction, Pt. 1.” Ryan also competed in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” in 2019, receiving a standing ovation for her performance of “Say Something.” She has also explored acting, appearing in the film “12 and Holding” (2005) and the independent film “We Are Kings” (2014), for which she co-wrote much of the music. In December 2018, Ryan launched her lipstick line, Ciao Bianca.
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