Artist Spotlight Series: Ian Flanigan

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104 | Ann Arbor

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Artist Spotlight Series: Ian Flanigan
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With a voice like worn leather and songs that hit straight to the soul, Ian Flanigan is a powerful presence in modern Country and Americana. A road-tested artist since the age of 17, Ian has spent years traveling the country, living on the road, and building a grassroots career grounded in authenticity and connection. After capturing national attention as a finalist on NBC’s The Voice (Team Blake, Season 19), he signed with Reviver Records and has continued touring relentlessly, releasing music consistently, and deepening his impact across the Country and Americana scenes.
Blending country, folk, and rock with unfiltered honesty, Ian’s music has earned millions of streams, widespread radio airplay, and critical praise. He’s completed two major country radio campaigns and a recent Americana run, releasing new material every 6–8 weeks and delivering compelling, high-energy performances that reflect both his lived-in voice and years on the road.
Ian’s music has also been featured in television and film, including placements in Mayans, Heartland, and the indie horror film The Departed—a testament to the emotional range and cinematic quality of his songwriting.
In 2025, Ian released his second full-length album The Man My Mama Raised, a deeply personal and sonically rich project that reinforced his reputation as one of Country and Americana’s most honest and distinctive voices.
Offstage, Ian is a signed Nashville songwriter and sought-after producer, crafting music for his own catalog and for artists across the country. He is the founder of HOWL Entertainment—an artist collective dedicated to empowering independent musicians—and serves on the Board of Directors for HOPE ROCKS, a nonprofit that raises awareness around addiction recovery and mental health through the power of music and community outreach.
Ian’s passion lies in his family, fostering community through the arts, and life on the road. He is currently self-producing his next body of work while actively touring the U.S., continuing to build momentum with every show.
Whether on stage, in the studio, or out on the road, Ian Flanigan is a builder of songs and stories—an artist who brings truth, grit, and heart to everything he touches.
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