John Wesley Ryles

John Wesley Ryles was an American country music artist. Ryles was born December 2, 1950, Bastrop, Louisiana, USA. He recorded a string of hit country songs, beginning in 1968 when he was still a teenager, and continuing through the 1980s. He remained active in the music industry as a session musician and background vocalist. Ryles was married to Joni Lee (aka ), the daughter of country singer Conway Twitty. He died on November 2, 2025.