Ryan Stevenson (American musician)

Ryan Stevenson

Ryan Stevenson performing in 2015.
Background information
Birth name Ryan Dale Stevenson
Born (1979-01-21) January 21, 1979
Bonanza, Oregon
Origin Boise, Idaho
Genres Contemporary Christian music, Contemporary worship music
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2003–present
Labels Gotee, BEC
Associated acts tobyMac
Website ryanstevensonmusic.com

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

Early life

Stevenson was born Ryan Dale Stevenson,[1] on January 21,[2] 1979,[3] in Bonanza, Oregon.[4] His parents are James and Phyllis, and he has an older sister, Janay.[5] They reared him in the church, exposing him to hymns of the gospel at an early age.[4][6] He was brought up in a rural agricultural town in Bonanza where he would be given his first instrument, a guitar, at eighteen years old.[6] He attended Northwest Christian College, where he would hone his musical talent, with a roommate of his, Paul Wright. They formed a small band, primarily focusing on acoustic music, and performing it at local restaurants in and around Eugene, Oregon.[6] Stevenson credits his mother as the one who fostered his musical skills, while growing up, through her prayers and support, for his chosen profession.[6] His mother died of bone cancer on October 3, 2009, at 58 years old.[5][6]

Music career

His music career commenced in 2003,[7] however, his first release, an independently made album, Running to You, was not released, until June 12, 2007, by Off the Vine Music.[8] He released, The Undiscovered,[9] independently in 2010.[7] The first extended play, Yesterday, Today, Forever, was released on February 15, 2011, with BEC Recordings.[10][11] He released, a second extended play, Champion of the World, independently, on July 1, 2012.[12] His third extended play, Holding Nothing Back, was released on September 10, 2013, from Gotee Records.[13][14][15] 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".[16][17] The first studio album, Fresh Start, is scheduled for release on September 18, 2015, by Gotee Records.[7]

Personal life

He and his wife, Kim,[5] reside in Boise, Idaho, with their two sons. Stevenson is the Worship minister at Vertical Church.[18] Before his music career began, Stevenson was a paramedic for 8 years.[18]

Discography

Independent albums[7]
Studio albums[7]
EPs[7]
Singles
Year Single Chart Positions
US
Chr Songs[16] 		US
Chr Air[17]
2013 "Holding Nothing Back" 20 14
2014 "The Human Side" 48 39
2015 "Not Forgotten" – 30
"All Yours" – 29
2016 "Eye of the Storm" 1 1

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. ↑ Intelius. "Ryan Stevenson in Bonanza, OR". Intelius. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Sparkman, Kevin (August 1, 2015). "In the Studio: Ryan Stevenson". CCM Magazine. pp. 24–6. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 Stevenson family (October 28, 2009). "Phyllis Stevenson". Tillamook Headlight-Herald. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Cummings, Tony (April 13, 2012). "Ryan Stevenson: Idaho-based songsmith letting the sun shine in". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jesus Freak Hideout. "Ryan Stevenson". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Stevenson, Ryan (June 12, 2007). "Running to You". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Stevenson, Ryan. "Undiscovered". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ Gelwicks, Roger (March 20, 2011). "Ryan Stevenson, "Yesterday, Today, Forever" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  11. ↑ Gill, Mike (March 5, 2012). "Review: Yesterday, Today, Forever - Ryan Stevenson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  12. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout (July 1, 2012). "Ryan Stevenson, "Champion of the World"". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  13. ↑ Alford, Aaron (September 25, 2013). "Ryan Stevenson, "Holding Nothing Back" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  14. ↑ Cummings, Tony (July 22, 2014). "Review: Holding Nothing Back - Ryan Stevenson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  15. ↑ Andre, Jonathan (September 12, 2013). "Review : Ryan Stevenson - Holding Nothing Back". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  16. 1 2 Billboard. "Ryan Stevenson - Chart History (Christian Songs)". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  17. 1 2 Billboard. "Ryan Stevenson - Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  18. 1 2 NRTTeamAdmin (June 26, 2014). "Ryan Stevenson Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
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