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Will Ryan's Cactus County Round-Up was a Southern California staple, blending cowboy humor, Western music, and vaudeville-inspired skits. Led by Will Ryan (1949–2021), the act earned two Gold Records, a BMI Pioneer Award for songwriting, and an Emmy-nominated voice acting career for Disney projects. While touring and performing around Southern California, the Round-Up became known for its playful, old-timey Western flavor—often described as Hollywood’s unofficial cowboy band with a dash of swing. Though the live touring act has not scheduled new dates since Ryan's passing, the legacy endures in his influential recordings and the lasting memory of a rootin’-tootin, family-friendly show that captured the spirit of the American West.