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United States Tyler Bryant is a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician from Honey Grove, Texas, recognized for his contributions to blues and hard rock music.
The limited edition Tyler Bryant “Pinky” Stratocaster® marks Tyler's first collaboration with the iconic guitar brand. This partnership also highlights Tyler Bryant's remarkable Strat stories and the creation of Fender Custom Shop's signature model.
Tyler Bryant shares stories about his musical journey and equipment, including his 'Magic Bullet', in a feature on Sweetwater's InSync platform.
Tyler Bryant discussed his history with the blues, early influences, and his journey into the music industry in an episode of Ernie Ball's 'String Theory'.
Tyler Bryant collaborated with Supro on new amplifiers, offering classic rock grit and bluesy warmth.
Tyler Dow Bryant was born on February 24, 1991. He began playing guitar at age six. At 11, he acquired his first electric guitar and formed The Blues Buddies with blues musician Roosevelt Twitty, performing locally in Texas. By 15, Bryant had his own band and in 2006, he received the Robert Johnson Gibson New Generation Award. In 2007, he won Ernie Ball’s ‘Play Crossroads Competition’, leading to a performance at the Crossroads Guitar Festival. Bryant moved to Nashville at 17 to pursue music, forming Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown with Caleb Crosby on drums and Calvin Webster on bass. The band later included Graham Whitford on second guitar.
In 2008, Bryant signed with Creative Artists Agency. He toured and opened for artists including Jeff Beck, Aerosmith, B.B. King, AC/DC, and Guns N’ Roses. His song “Who I Am” was featured in “Guitar Hero 5.” In 2011, he released the EPs “My Radio” and “From the Sandcastle.” Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown released their debut album “Wild Child” in 2013, followed by the EP “The Wayside” in 2015. The band’s full-length album, “Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown,” was released in 2017. Subsequent album releases include “Truth & Lies” (2019), “Pressure” (2020), “Shake The Roots” (2022), “Live From ’79” (2023), and “Electrified” (2024).
Bryant has received recognition as a producer, winning a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2023 for his work on Larkin Poe’s “Blood Harmony.” He earned another Grammy in 2024 for producing “Mileage” by Ruthie Foster. He is also known for his signature pink Fender Stratocaster, nicknamed “Pinky,” and has a signature amplifier with Supro.
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