Did Upchurch Retire?
No, Still Active
Upchurch
Music • Also known as: Upchurch the Redneck, Ryan Edward Upchurch
Date of birth: May 24, 1991
Career started: January 1, 2010
When did Upchurch retire?
Upchurch This celebrity is currently active and did not retire from their professional career.. Active for 14 years
Why did Upchurch retire?
Upchurch active musician with recent tour cancellation controversy
Biography
Ryan Edward Upchurch (born May 24, 1991), known professionally as Upchurch, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and comedian from Cheatham County, on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee. Initially gaining popularity as a comedian creating videos on social media, he developed his "raise hell and eat cornbread" merchandise line. Originally known as a "country rapper," Upchurch has diversified into many genres including hip hop, country, southern metal, country rock, and southern hip hop. He has achieved significant chart success while maintaining an independent career path through labels Mud to Gold Entertainment and Luce-N-Up Records.
Teams/Organizations
- Mud to Gold Entertainment
- Luce-N-Up Records
Achievements
- Multiple albums on Billboard Top Country Albums chart
- Success across multiple genres (country rap, hip hop, country, southern metal, country rock, southern hip hop)
- Built large following through social media
- Independent artist success
Career Status
Active musician with recent tour cancellation controversy
Last updated: June 17, 2025
