Busbee (Michael James Ryan) Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Cause of Death, Net Worth, Songwriter and Instagram
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Busbee Bio – Busbee Wiki
Busbee real name Michael James Ryan, was an American songwriter, record producer, publisher, record label executive, and multi-instrumentalist.
He worked with numerous country stars, including Maren Morris, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Carly Pearce, Lady Antebellum and many more.
Ryan produced all but one of the songs on Morris’ debut studio album, 2016’s Hero, and co-wrote the hits “Once,” “’80s Mercedes,” “How it’s Done” and Morris’ breakout hit, “My Church,” with the country star. Ryan’s work with Morris earned him three Grammy nominations in 2017.
Busbee Age
He was born in 1976 in Walnut Creek, California, United States. He died on September 29, 2019 aged 43.
Busbee Wife
He was married to his wife Jessie.
Busbee Children
He was a father to three children
Busbee Cancer
Busbee was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer in the summer of 2019.
Busbee Death
He died on September 29, 2019 at age 43.
Warner Records’ co-chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck and co-chairman and COO Tom Corson said in a statement: “Today we lost busbee, a dear friend, business partner with his company Altadena, and one of the best and brightest creative minds in music. busbee’s kindness and legacy will never be forgotten and our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time.”
Today we lost busbee, a dear friend, business partner with his company Altadena, and one of the best and brightest creative minds in music. busbee’s kindness and legacy will never be forgotten and our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time. pic.twitter.com/9jLoL0JaCf
— Warner Records (@warnerrecords) September 30, 2019
Warner Chappell’s leadership said of Busbee: “Our hearts are broken by the loss of our beautiful friend. He was an extraordinary human being whose generosity, spirituality and humor inspired everyone around him. An amazingly gifted songwriter, he used his talent, his music, and his love to break down boundaries and bring people together. He left us far too soon. Our deepest condolences go to his wonderful family and all his many friends. We love you.”
Maren Morris wrote on Twitter: “This just doesn’t seem fair. I will always love you and the songs and albums I was lucky to make with you, Busbee. Rest well, my sweet friend.”
This just doesn’t seem fair. I will always love you and the songs and albums I was lucky to make with you, Busbee. Rest well, my sweet friend. 💔 pic.twitter.com/9DKsU5G77a
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) September 30, 2019
Blake Shelton tweeted his condolences: “I absolutely can’t accept the loss of mine and Gwen’s friend Michael (Busbee)..Too much to say for social media. Too much pain and unfairness period. I guess sometimes you gotta dig extra EXTRA deep for peace to continue to have faith. And I will because Michael ALWAYS had faith.”
I absolutely can’t accept the loss of mine and Gwen’s friend Michael (Busbee)..Too much to say for social media. Too much pain and unfairness period. I guess sometimes you gotta dig extra EXTRA deep for peace to continue to have faith. And I will because Michael ALWAYS had faith.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 30, 2019
Carly Pearce shared a post on Instagram in remembrance of Busbee, who co-wrote her debut single, “Every Little Thing,” along with a number of other songs the singer recorded.
“I sang “every little thing” tonight through broken tears with thousands of voices and cell phone lights in the air, because I asked them to raise them up high so you could see them shining from heaven. What a beautiful sight it was. You gave my music a place in this world. I’ll cherish the 2 albums, songs, talks, laughs & memories we shared over the years. My heart is broken, but the legacy of your talents and your heart will live on in all of the artists and people you touched. I love you, Busbee.”
Busbee Cause of Death
Busbee’s cause of death was not revealed. However, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer in the summer of 2019.
