Ryan Stevenson (singer)

Ryan Dale Stevenson was born on January 21, 1979 in Bonanza, Oregon, to James and Phyllis; he has an older sister, Janay. He grew up in the church singing hymns. He was given his first guitar when he was 18. Stevenson credits his mother as the one who fostered his musical skills while growing up, through her prayers and support for his chosen profession. His mother died of bone cancer on October 3, 2009, at 58 years old. He attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Oregon 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. ==Music career==

His music career commenced in 2003. However, his first release, an independently made album, Running to You, was not released, until June 12, 2007, by Off the Vine Music. He released, The Undiscovered, independently in 2010. He released, a second extended play, Champion of the World, independently, on July 1, 2012. His third extended play, Holding Nothing Back, was released on September 10, 2013, from Gotee Records. 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". 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". In 2018, he also released No Matter What. ==Personal life==

Ryan Stevenson is married to Kim. Before his music career began, Stevenson had been a paramedic for seven years. ==Discography==

Independent albums • Running to You (June 12, 2007, Off the Vine) • The Undiscovered (2010) Studio albums Extended plays • Yesterday, Today, Forever (February 15, 2011, BEC) • Champion of the World (July 1, 2012, independent) • Holding Nothing Back (September 10, 2013, Gotee) • The Wilderness Diaries (November 7, 2025, Gotee) Singles Other charted songs ==Awards and nominations==

GMA Dove Awards • * Was a joint win alongside Zach Williams' 'Chain Breaker'. == Notes ==