Ryan Stevenson (singer)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about American Christian musician, singer and guitarist. For Canadian musician, drummer and singer, see Ryan Stevenson (drummer). For other people, see Ryan Stevenson.

Ryan Stevenson
Stevenson performing in 2015
Stevenson performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameRyan Dale Stevenson
Born (1979-01-21) January 21, 1979 (age 45)
Bonanza, Oregon
OriginBoise, Idaho
GenresContemporary Christian music, Contemporary worship music
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2003–present
LabelsGotee, BEC
Websiteryanstevensonmusic.com

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".

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Independent albums[edit]

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

Studio albums[edit]

Year Title Album details[6] Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[18]
2015 Fresh Start 9
2018 No Matter What[19]
  • Released: April 6, 2018
  • Label: Gotee
  • Format: CD, digital download
 35
2020 Wildest Dreams[20]
  • Released: June 5, 2020
  • Label: Gotee
  • Format: CD, digital download
 45
2023 ABLE
  • Released: April 28, 2023
  • Label: Gotee
  • Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays[edit]

  • 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[edit]

Year Single Chart positions Certifications Album
US
Christ
[15] 		US
Christ Airplay
[16] 		US
Christ AC
[21]
2013 "Holding Nothing Back" 20 14 24 Holding Nothing Back EP
2014 "The Human Side" 48 39 —
2015 "Not Forgotten"
(featuring tobyMac) 		—[A] 30 — Fresh Start
"All Yours" —[B] 27 —
2016 "Eye of the Storm"
(featuring GabeReal) 		1 1 1
2017 "The Gospel" 8 3 4 No Matter What[25]
"This Christmas Eve" 17 9 7 non-album single
2018 "Lift You Up" —[C] 34 — No Matter What[25]
"Faithful"
(featuring Amy Grant) 		— — —
"No Matter What"
(featuring Bart Millard) 		8 4 3
"Child In Your Arms" —[D] 28 —
2019 "With Lifted Hands" 13 8 8
"When We Fall Apart"[28] — — — Wildest Dreams
"Home for Christmas"[29] 49 28 — non-album single
2020 "Amadeo (Still My God)" 9 5 8 Wildest Dreams

Awards and nominations[edit]

GMA Dove Awards

Year Award Result
2017 Song of the Year ("Eye of the Storm") Nominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Eye of the Storm") Won[30]*

Notes[edit]

  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[edit]

  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. ^ a b Sparkman, Kevin (August 1, 2015). "In the Studio: Ryan Stevenson". CCM Magazine: 24–6. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Stevenson family (October 28, 2009). "Phyllis Stevenson". Tillamook Headlight-Herald. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d e Cummings, Tony (April 13, 2012). "Ryan Stevenson: Idaho-based songsmith letting the sun shine in". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i Jesus Freak Hideout. "Ryan Stevenson". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Stevenson, Ryan (June 12, 2007). "Running to You". Amazon. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  8. ^ a b 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. ^ a b Billboard. "Ryan Stevenson - Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  16. ^ a b Billboard. "Ryan Stevenson - Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  17. ^ a b NRTTeamAdmin (June 26, 2014). "Ryan Stevenson Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  18. ^ "Ryan Stevenson Chart History: Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  19. ^ "No Matter What by Ryan Stevenson on Apple Music". iTunes. April 6, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  20. ^ "Ryan Stevenson Will Release New Album, 'Wildest Dreams', Available June 5th". Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  21. ^ Billboard. "Ryan Stevenson - Chart History (Hot Christian Adult Contemporary)". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  22. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  23. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  24. ^ "American single certifications – Ryan Stevenson – Eye of the Storm". Recording Industry Association of America.
  25. ^ a b "Ryan Stevenson Kicks Off 2018 With New Song "No Matter What"". Christian Beat. January 26, 2018.
  26. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  27. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  28. ^ "When We Fall Apart (Single) by Ryan Stevenson". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  29. ^ "Home for Christmas / This Christmas Eve (Single) by Ryan Stevenson". NewReleaseToday. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  30. ^ "2017 Nominees - The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". doveawards.com. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ryan_Stevenson_(singer)&oldid=1185427946"