Is a fan of Avril Lavigne (they went to the same high school)
The band he plays in is called A Bit Of Nostalgia
He and fellow Idol finalist Billy Klippert are now best friends
Compares himself to Dave Matthews
Considered by some to be a cross between Buddy Holly and a lounge lizard
Memorable Quotes from the Judges
"I can see the headline: Waiter Boy Crowned Canadian Idol" (Zack Werner, after Ryan's performance of "Stand By Me", September 16)
"It seemed like your head was gonna explode!" (Zack Werner, after Ryan's performance of "Down on the Corner", September 16)