Ryan Ellis (singer) explained

Ryan Ellis
Origin:San Diego, California
Genre:CCM
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Instrument:Vocals, Guitar
Years Active:2017-present
Label:Provident Label Group

Ryan Ellis is a contemporary Christian pop, R&B, and worship singer from Orange, CA known for the hit song, “Heart of the Father.” He is currently signed to Provident Label Group.

Background

Ryan Ellis was born in San Diego and raised by a single mother. Ellis spent five years in the U.S. Navy on a tour of duty in Afghanistan. It was after his time in the service that he found his passion for music as a founding member of the hip-hop dance team Jabbawockeez at the age of 14. He then became the worship leader of Isla Upper.[1]

Career

Ryan Ellis first major success was the single "Heart of the Father." The song came out of Ellis’ time spent in California with the charitable organization Isla Vista Worship.[2] The online publication Aleteia said,"'Heart of the Father' is a tune firmly planted at the junction of Christian music and R&B. The tune is a powerful one that gives rise to goosebumps from the first chorus."[3]

Ellis released his self-titled album which included "Heart of the Father" in July 2023, with the album peaking at No. 2 at Mediabase and receiving more than 34 million streams.[4]

Ellis also recorded the song Son of David with singer Brandon Lake.[5]

On July 14, 2023, Ellis released the 5 song EP 'Nite-N-Day.'[6]

In 2022, Ellis toured with Christian artist Big Daddy Weave.[7]

Before his solo success, in 2014 Ellis joined the Housefires Gospel Community, an inclusivity-driven music collective made up of GRAMMY-nominated and chart-topping artists and songwriters.[8] The group released two albums in 2023, 'How to start a House, Part 1 & 2.[9]

Ryan Ellis and his wife, Cassie, have announced they are expecting a little boy in late November 2022.[10]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clinebell . Katie . A Fresh Voice From Heaven: Ryan Ellis . Air1 . 1 December 2023 . 31 March 2023.
  2. Web site: RYAN ELLIS - 'HEART OF THE FATHER' (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) . 95.5 The Fish . 1 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Mauro . JP . Ryan Ellis made a seriously great song of faith with "Heart of the Father" . Aleteia . 1 December 2023 . 30 October 2022.
  4. Web site: Cluver . Ross . Ryan Ellis to Release New Self-titled Album July 15 . CCM Magazine . 4 December 2023 . 29 June 2022.
  5. Web site: Clinebell . Katie . Ryan Ellis & Brandon Lake Cry Out For Mercy From the King in "Son of David" . Air1 . 1 December 2023 . 20 October 2022.
  6. Web site: Ryan Ellis Releases New Five-Song EP ‘NITE-N-DAY’ . CCMagazine . 1 December 2023 . 19 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Williams . Lindsay . 21 Questions with Ryan Ellis . Klove . 1 December 2023 . 1 August 2022.
  8. Web site: ESSAY: HOUSEFIRES’ RYAN ELLIS ON WHAT AAPI HERITAGE MONTH MEANS TO HIM . Atwood Magazine . 1 December 2023 . 16 May 2023.
  9. Web site: Longs . Herb . Housefires "Steadfast Flow (ft. Ryan Ellis)" Music Video . The Christian Beat . 1 December 2023 . 16 June 203.
  10. Web site: RYAN ELLIS ANNOUNCES BABY BOY, COMING NOVEMBER 2022 . The Countdown Magazine . 1 December 2023 . 20 May 2022.

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