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. He is signed to Gotee Records and TobyMac is a co-owner of the label. Stevenson 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 Ryan Dale Stevenson Work ID No. 885930844 ISWC No. T9134401960 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. The first extended play, Yesterday, Today, Forever, was released on February 15, 2011, with BEC Recordings. 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. He was the worship minister at Vertical Church. 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 Title Details Peak chart positions USChrist Fresh Start Released: September 18, 2015 Label: Gotee Format: CD, digital download 9 No Matter What Released: April 6, 2018 Label: Gotee Format: CD, digital download 35 Wildest Dreams Released: June 5, 2020 Label: Gotee Format: CD, digital download 45 Able Released: April 28, 2023 Label: Gotee Format: CD, digital download —
Extended plays Yesterday, Today, Forever (February 15, 2011, BEC) Champion of the World (July 1, 2012, independent) Holding Nothing Back (September 10, 2013, Gotee) Weathering the Storm (July 16, 2021, Gotee) Valley Lows, Mountain Highs (January 24, 2025, RS/Gotee) The Wilderness Diaries (November 7, 2025, Gotee)
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USChrist USChrist Airplay USChrist AC "Holding Nothing Back" 2013 20 14 24 Holding Nothing Back (EP) "The Human Side" 2014 48 39 — "Not Forgotten" 2015 — 30 — Fresh Start "All Yours" — 27 — "Eye of the Storm" 2016 1 1 1 RIAA: Platinum "The Gospel" 2017 8 3 4 No Matter What "This Christmas Eve" 17 9 7 "Lift You Up" 2018 — 34 — No Matter What "Faithful" — — — "No Matter What" 8 4 3 "Child In Your Arms" — 28 — "With Lifted Hands" 2019 13 8 8 "When We Fall Apart" — — — Wildest Dreams "Home for Christmas" 49 28 — "Amadeo (Still My God)" 2020 9 5 8 Wildest Dreams "Mosaic" 2021 — — — Weathering the Storm (EP) "Heart and Soul of Christmas" — — — rowspan="4" "I Cry Jesus" 2022 — — — "The Great Awakening" — — — "One Star" 2023 — — — "Just As You Are" 2024 — — — Valley Lows, Mountain Highs (EP) "Rich" — — — "Sails" — — — "Tell Me How" — — — "Blinded" 2025 — — — rowspan="5" "Bloom" — — — "Again" — — — "This I Know" 2026 — 30 18 "Oklahoma" — — —
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album USChristAir USChristAC "Preach"(with Matt Hammitt) 2025 21 17 Valley Lows, Mountain Highs (EP)
Awards and nominations
GMA Dove Awards Year Award Result 2017 Song of the Year ("Eye of the Storm") Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Eye of the Storm")*
* Was a joint win alongside Zach Williams' 'Chain Breaker'.
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