Singer-songwriter Clayton Ryan is enjoying his time in Detroit Lakes

Singer-songwriter Clayton Ryan is enjoying his time in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES — Alt-country performer and emerging Midwestern songwriter Clayton Ryan is settling into his six-month artist-in-residence program with Project 412, bringing free concerts, songwriting workshops and local outreach to Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities. Ryan, who built his career without streaming buzz or label backing by winning over fans "one stage at a time," said his residency work focuses heavily on community connection.…