Rydel Lynch

Born Rydel Mary Lynch on August 9, 1993, in Littleton, Colorado, she is the second oldest of five children and the only girl. From an early age, Lynch developed skills in dance, and learned to play the keyboard, double shaker, and tambourine. Her initial exposure to performance included appearances in commercials and dance DVD productions. She made her acting debut in the 2008 DVD movie “Sunday School Musical” as a Crossroads Choir Member. This early work laid the foundation for her career in both music and acting, setting the stage for her involvement in larger projects.

Lynch’s career progressed significantly with the formation of the pop rock band R5 in 2009. The band included her brothers Riker, Rocky, and Ross Lynch, along with family friend Ellington Ratliff. Rydel actively participated as a keyboardist, vocalist, and tambourine player. In 2012, R5 signed with Hollywood Records, leading to the release of their EP “Loud” in early 2013, followed by their debut studio album “Louder” in September 2013. On “Louder,” she was featured as the lead vocalist on the track “Love Me Like That.” The band embarked on successful tours, including the West Coast Tour and the Louder Tour, where Rydel often performed her featured songs.

Throughout her career, Lynch has continued to blend her musical and acting talents. She featured in R5’s second studio album, “Sometime Last Night,” performing “Lightning Strikes” on tour and having “Never Be The Same” on the deluxe edition. In addition to music videos for R5 and Ross Lynch, she appeared in the pilot episode of the TV series “Bunheads” as a Vegas Showgirl and had a role in an episode of “Violetta” in 2015. Her work with R5 culminated in winning the Radio Disney Showstopper award at the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards, acknowledging the band’s collective achievements.