Ryan Cabrera assembles members of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Hanson and more for “On The Way Down” 20th Anniversary Single

It’s been 20 years since Ryan Cabrera melted hearts around the world with his major label debut, Billboard Top 10 charting Take it All Away.

To kick off the 20th Anniversary year in style, the album’s hit single “On The Way Down” is seeing a star-studded re-release this winter, as Cabrera joins forces with a stellar cast of friends.

Featuring on the track are AJ McClean (Backstreet Boys), Joey Fatone (NSYNC), Drake Bell, Nick Petricca (Walk the Moon), Taylor Hanson (Hanson), and Nash Overstreet as nostalgia and present day collide.

Speaking exclusively to Entertainment Weekly, Cabrera shares: “I got to have a bunch of my friends, the TRL All Star alums, whose music I love join me on a song that basically started my career,”

Cabrera continues: “It’s weird because I still think TRL happened yesterday, but it’s super cool that I’m able to do a new spin on this song that meant so much to me.”

Since the release of debut single “On The Way Down”, Platinum selling singer-songwriter Ryan Cabrera has become synonymous with uplifting pop-rock, adorned with big hooks and soaring melodies.

Major label debut, Take It All Away hit #8 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart and powered Cabrera into the hearts of American music fans with its relatable lyricism and honest delivery. Even with it’s success at the time, few could have predicted the resonating impact Take It All Away would have on the US pop scene. The 2004 album would go on to be Certified Platinum and launch Cabrera to stardom.

The following year, Cabrera impressed with You Stand Watching, a dazzling follow up which included fan favorite single “Shine On” as well as heartstring tugging “Photo”.

Cabrera’s talent and dexterity continued to show with the release of 2015’s “House on Fire”. The track hit #1 on the US Dance chart, with the multi-talented artist continuing to see his star rise on subsequent EP, Wake Up Beautiful. The new music was met with acclaim from fans and critics alike, with People Magazine dubbing “House on Fire” Cabrera’s “catchiest hooks since “On The Way Down””.

Through the graft and the rigorous schedule, Cabrera has made a point of directing a portion of his time to charitable work, relishing both the philanthropy and his connection with others. After spending multiple hours brightening the days of sick children in hospitals around the country, Cabrera was inspired to launched Live From Ryan’s Living Room. With donations going to many of the charities supporting those he met on his visits, Cabrera collaborated with the likes of Gavin DeGraw, Billy Ray Cyrus & We The Kings for a unique and intimate series of live jams.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cabrera took the opportunity to reignite …Living Room, this time using live streaming as a vehicle to collaborate with musicians and other stars to raise money for charities. Michael Strahan, Josh Kelley and Blake Lewis were among those who joined Cabrera to bring people together during the uncertainty of lockdown.

With collaboration and connection at the core of his ethos, Cabrera’s writing credits extend beyond just his own tracks. In 2018, he penned Avril Lavigne’s “Tell Me It’s Over”, with the track featuring on the Canadian hitmaker’s 2019 album Head Above Water.

Cabrera’s charisma and gravitational pull transcends from record to stage, and the Texan star has taken his place on an array of massive tours. Coming out of the pandemic Cabrera toured relentlessly, routinely racking up 100+ shows a year. Interwoven with an array of headline dates, the annual Pop 2K Tour has seen Cabrera share the stage with the likes of LFO, O-Town and NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick.

Not only a mainstay on stereo, Cabrera has been a fixture on screen, starring in reality TV shows such as The Ashlee Simpson Show, The Hills as well as a current, recurring role on Miz & Mrs. Additionally, fans of Will & Grace will be familiar with Cabrera’s “I Will Remember You”, which played out on the legendary sitcom’s Say Goodnight Gracie retrospective episode, airing before the finale.

Returning to the studio re-energized in 2023, Cabrera began work on his latest material, ignited by lead single “Worth It”, a song he wrote for his now wife, WWE star Alexa Bliss. The release was follow by Cabrera’s debut on Manic Kat Records, the heart-on-sleeve “Prescription of You”.

Now, as a landmark year for Cabrera begins, he celebrates 20 years of the career defining Take It All Away. The generational singer-songwriter has joined forces with a glistening cast of friends for a 20th Anniversary Version of hit single “On The Way Down”.