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.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | San Diego, California |
| Genres | CCM |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Labels | Provident Label Group |
| Website | www |
Background
editRyan 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
editRyan 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
editAlbums
edit- Ryan Ellis (Provident Label Group, 2022)
- Lyfe (The Fuel, 2019)
- Isla Vista Worship Presents Ryan Ellis Live from the Upper Room II (Independent, 2015)
EPs
edit- Nite-N-Day (Provident Label Group, 2023)
- Ryan Ellis Live (Provident Label Group, 2023)
- Episode 1 - EP (Provident Label Group, 2021)
- Rysponse (The Fuel, 2019)
- Kingdom Glory (Independent, 2015)
Singles
edit- "Gonna Be Alright" w/Cecily (Provident Label Group, 2023)
- "I Thank God" (Provident Label Group, 2023)
- "Lean on the Lord (Live)" (Provident Label Group, 2023)
- "Unto Us" (Provident Label Group, 2022)
- "New Wine Flow" (Provident Label Group, 2022)
- "Lean on the Lord" (Provident Label Group, 2022)
- "Gonna Be Alright" (Provident Label Group, 2022)
- "Heart of the Father" w/DOE (Provident Label Group, 2022)
- "Need" (Provident Label Group, 2021)
- "Keep My Eyes Up" (Provident Label Group, 2021)
- "Heart of the Father" (Provident Label Group, 2021)
- "Like You" (West Coast Worship, 2019)
- "Lyfe" (Independent, 2019)
- "Closer" (Independent, 2019)
- "Lyfe" (Independent, 2019)
References
edit- ^ Clinebell, Katie (31 March 2023). "A Fresh Voice From Heaven: Ryan Ellis". Air1. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "RYAN ELLIS - 'HEART OF THE FATHER' (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". 95.5 The Fish. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Mauro, JP (30 October 2022). "Ryan Ellis made a seriously great song of faith with "Heart of the Father"". Aleteia. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Cluver, Ross (29 June 2022). "Ryan Ellis to Release New Self-titled Album July 15". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Clinebell, Katie (20 October 2022). "Ryan Ellis & Brandon Lake Cry Out For Mercy From the King in "Son of David"". Air1. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Ellis Releases New Five-Song EP 'NITE-N-DAY'". CCMagazine. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Williams, Lindsay (1 August 2022). "21 Questions with Ryan Ellis". Klove. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "ESSAY: HOUSEFIRES' RYAN ELLIS ON WHAT AAPI HERITAGE MONTH MEANS TO HIM". Atwood Magazine. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Longs, Herb (16 June 203). "Housefires "Steadfast Flow (ft. Ryan Ellis)" Music Video". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "RYAN ELLIS ANNOUNCES BABY BOY, COMING NOVEMBER 2022". The Countdown Magazine. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2023.