Bio

CLAYTON BRYANT

Clayton Bryant is a powerhouse GRAMMY® and ASCAP Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer. His musical journey has been shaped by personal mentors who read like a who's who of the Rock & Roll and R&B Halls of Fame—including Luther Vandross, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Broadway Icon Lillias White, The Prince Of New Orleans - Davell Crawford and Legendary singer-songwriting duo Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

Recognized as one of the most sought-after vocalists in the music industry today, Clayton’s gritty, aching, high tenor, has been praised by Vanity Fair, and his voice continues to resonate on stages and in studios around the world. He has recorded, performed, and toured with a stunning roster of music royalty including Michael Jackson,  Elton John, Billy Joel, Cher, Luther Vandross, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Melba Moore, Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Fantasia, Big Freddia, Jacob Lusk, Dave Koz, John Legend, Deborah Cox, SWV, Lisa Fischer and NEEDTOBREATHE, among others.

In 2007, Clayton lent his powerful voice to Elton John’s 60th birthday concerts, including the sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden. In 2009, he was featured as a backing vocalist at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert, and in 2011, he returned for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, sharing the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Leon Russell, Bette Midler, and Darlene Love. Clayton also toured alongside Roger Daltrey on the British Rock Symphony Tours in 1998 and 2000, delivering stirring duets with the rock icon. He has performed his annual Christmas Concerts with special guests Melba Moore (Peekskill Paramount Theatre)  & Lillias White.

Clayton’s television appearances include The Late Show with David LettermanThe Today ShowGood Morning AmericaThe View, and Good Day NY.

He has graced some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Feinstein’s, The Apollo Theater, and Amsterdam’s Club Paradiso. His vocals were featured on the Oscar® and GRAMMY® Award-winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom, as well as Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo.

Currently, Clayton is preparing for his pop-rock, electro-soul album release: Wild Horses