Ryan LittleEagle

Ryan LittleEagle is an Indigenous singer-songwriter, musician, and storyteller whose music stands at the crossroads of Native American tradition and Country/Americana songwriting. Rooted in Lakota heritage and shaped by the landscapes and communities of rural America, LittleEagle weaves ancestral memory, modern life, and timeless storytelling into songs that honor the past while speaking directly to the present.

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Originally from Canyon Lake, Texas, Ryan’s musical journey has taken him across the heart of the country—from the open plains of the Midwest to the hills of Appalachia—absorbing the stories, sounds, and spirit of small towns along the way. Today, he calls Three Forks, Montana home, where the wide skies, working lands, and close-knit community continue to influence both his music and his message. From this corner of Montana, LittleEagle proudly promotes small-town life, the values of rural America, and what he calls the small-town dream—hard work, honesty, resilience, and deep connection to place.

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At the heart of Ryan LittleEagle’s music is storytelling. Influenced by artists such as Jason Isbell, Randy Travis, George Strait, and Ian Munsick, he draws from the Country and Americana traditions of narrative songwriting while blending in Native American rhythms, melodies, and perspectives. His songs explore themes of identity, family, heritage, love, loss, and survival, offering listeners an authentic and deeply human experience. By combining Native American music with Country and Americana, LittleEagle creates a sound that feels both familiar and distinct—grounded in tradition yet unmistakably his own.

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For more than 17 years, Ryan has lived life on the road, performing hundreds of shows each year across the United States. His performances are known for their sincerity and emotional depth, inviting audiences into the stories behind the songs and creating a powerful connection that transcends background or geography. Whether playing intimate listening rooms, community gatherings, or festival stages, LittleEagle approaches every performance with respect for the story being told and the people listening.

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Throughout his career, Ryan LittleEagle has shared stages with prominent Native artists and has received recognition from the Native American Music Awards and the Canadian Indigenous Music Awards. He has also been honored by the Taino Tribal Nation for his positive representation of Indigenous communities through his music and cultural work.

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With five studio albums released, including his singer-songwriter debut Native Americana, LittleEagle’s catalog reflects an artist continually growing while remaining rooted in his identity. His recent single, “Small Town Dream,” showcases his commitment to classic storytelling, heartfelt melody, and the blending of Country tradition with Indigenous melodies.

 

Beyond music, Ryan LittleEagle is a cultural educator and traditional dancer, using his platform to raise awareness of Indigenous issues and celebrate Native culture with authenticity and respect. He carries the Spirit of the West in his work—honoring the land, the people, and the stories that shape life in rural America—while advocating for Indigenous voices to be heard with dignity and truth.

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More than a musician, Ryan LittleEagle is a bridge between worlds: past and present, Native and non-Native, tradition and modern expression. Through his music and storytelling, he invites listeners to slow down, listen closely, and reconnect with the values of heritage, community, and home.