Ryan Whelpley on Touring Life, Kip Moore & Building a Career Behind the Scenes | Ep. 86

Ryan Whelpley is a touring director at Red Light Management. Originally from Eerie, Pennsylvania - he has built a career working behind the scenes with artists like Kip Moore, Tim McGraw, Jordan Davis, and many, many others. After starting as a bellhop at the Gaylord Opry Hotel, he has served as a sound guy, a carpenter, a production manager, and a tour manager and many other stops along the way. In this episode we discuss his journey from production manager at the Wild Horse Saloon, to being on the road with Kip Moore, and to his current role at Red Light Management. We also discuss the nature of various roles on the touring side of the industry. This is a great episode for anybody who is curious how the machinery behind your favorite artist’s work, or for anybody considering a career in a touring role. 📊 This episode’s Stat of the Week is brought to you by Chartmetric (https://chartmetric.com/). 🎸 Sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys (https://thegraphicguitarguys.com) They create custom guitar wraps used by artists and festivals across the industry. A great option for pre-sale bundles, VIP packages, or one-of-a-kind gear. #RyanWhelpley #TenYearTown #MusicIndustry #TouringLife #RedLightManagement #CountryMusic #MusicBusiness #ArtistManagement #TourManager #Nashville #MusicCareers #BehindTheScenes #TourLife