Ryan Kevin Beatty (born September 25, 1995) is an American singer. He was born in Clovis and now resides in Los Angeles. His music combines an acoustic sound mixed with modern "new school" edge. "Real" instruments add downbeat tempos.[citation needed] His debut EP, Because Of You debuted at #1 on the iTunes Pop Charts & #7 on the Top 100 in 2012.[citation needed] Beatty's single, Hey LA was featured in a nationwide AT&T campaign against texting while driving.[1] Beatty is currently working on his debut LP due to release in 2013.