Ryan_Stevenson_(singer)

Ryan Stevenson (singer)

Ryan Stevenson (singer)

American Christian singer, musician and guitarist


Ryan Dale Stevenson (born January 21, 1979) is an American Christian music singer, musician and guitarist, who primarily plays a contemporary Christian music and worship style of music. His record label is Gotee Records, co-owned by Christian music artist TobyMac. He released three extended plays, Yesterday, Today, Forever, with BEC Recordings, Champion of the World, independently, and Hold Nothing Back, with Gotee Records. His first studio album, Fresh Start, was released on September 18, 2015, with Gotee Records. He's had five songs chart on the Billboard charts, "Holding Nothing Back", "The Human Side", "Not Forgotten", "All Yours" and "Eye of the Storm".

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Early life

Ryan Dale Stevenson[1] was born on January 21,[2] 1979 in Bonanza, Oregon,[3] to James and Phyllis; he has an older sister, Janay.[4] They raised him in the church, exposing him to hymns at an early age.[3][5] He was given his first instrument, a guitar, at 18 years old.[5] Stevenson credits his mother as the one who fostered his musical skills while growing up, through her prayers and support for his chosen profession.[5] His mother died of bone cancer on October 3, 2009, at 58 years old.[4][5] He attended Northwest Christian College, where he honed his musical talent with his roommate, Paul Wright. They formed a small band, primarily focusing on acoustic music and performing at local restaurants in and around Eugene, Oregon.[5]

Music career

His music career commenced in 2003.[6] However, his first release, an independently made album, Running to You, was not released, until June 12, 2007, by Off the Vine Music.[7] He released, The Undiscovered,[8] independently in 2010.[6] The first extended play, Yesterday, Today, Forever, was released on February 15, 2011, with BEC Recordings.[9][10] He released, a second extended play, Champion of the World, independently, on July 1, 2012.[11] His third extended play, Holding Nothing Back, was released on September 10, 2013, from Gotee Records.[12][13][14] Stevenson's songs have appeared on the Billboard magazine charts six-times, with two placing on two charts the Christian Songs and Christian Airplay, and those songs are "Holding Nothing Back", "The Human Side", "Not Forgotten", and "All Yours".[15][16] The first studio album, Fresh Start, was released on September 18, 2015, by Gotee Records and featured the 15-week No. 1 single "Eye of the Storm".[6] In 2018, he also released No Matter What.

Personal life

He is married to Kim.[4] Stevenson was the worship minister at Vertical Church.[17] Before his music career began, Stevenson had been a paramedic for seven years.[17]

Discography

Independent albums

  • Running to You (June 12, 2007, Off the Vine)[7][6]
  • The Undiscovered (2010)[8][6]

Studio albums

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Extended plays

  • Yesterday, Today, Forever (February 15, 2011, BEC)[6]
  • Champion of the World (July 1, 2012, independent)[6]
  • Holding Nothing Back (September 10, 2013, Gotee)[6]

Singles

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Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards

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Notes

  1. "Not Forgotten" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at number 1 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[22]
  2. "All Yours" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at number 4 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[23]
  3. "Lift You Up" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at number 15 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[26]
  4. "Child In Your Arms" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at number 5 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[27]

References

  1. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Holding Nothing Back Work ID No. 885930844 ISWC No. T9134401960". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved August 1, 2015. Work ID No. 885930844 ISWC No. T9134401960
  2. Ryan Stevenson (ryansmusic) (January 21, 2012). "Today is my birthday... I feel good! They say u r as old as you feel, right?". Twitter. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  3. Sparkman, Kevin (August 1, 2015). "In the Studio: Ryan Stevenson". CCM Magazine: 24–6. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  4. Stevenson family (October 28, 2009). "Phyllis Stevenson". Tillamook Headlight-Herald. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  5. Cummings, Tony (April 13, 2012). "Ryan Stevenson: Idaho-based songsmith letting the sun shine in". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  6. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Ryan Stevenson". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  7. Stevenson, Ryan (June 12, 2007). "Running to You". Amazon. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  8. Stevenson, Ryan. "Undiscovered". Amazon. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  9. Gelwicks, Roger (March 20, 2011). "Ryan Stevenson, "Yesterday, Today, Forever" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  10. Gill, Mike (March 5, 2012). "Review: Yesterday, Today, Forever - Ryan Stevenson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  11. Jesus Freak Hideout (July 1, 2012). "Ryan Stevenson, "Champion of the World"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  12. Alford, Aaron (September 25, 2013). "Ryan Stevenson, "Holding Nothing Back" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  13. Cummings, Tony (July 22, 2014). "Review: Holding Nothing Back - Ryan Stevenson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  14. Andre, Jonathan (September 12, 2013). "Review : Ryan Stevenson - Holding Nothing Back". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  15. NRTTeamAdmin (June 26, 2014). "Ryan Stevenson Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  16. "No Matter What by Ryan Stevenson on Apple Music". iTunes. April 6, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  17. "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  18. "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  19. "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  20. "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  21. "When We Fall Apart (Single) by Ryan Stevenson". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  22. "2017 Nominees - The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". doveawards.com. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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