Ryan Kennedy

Ryan Kennedy is a songwriter and worship leader whose songs are being sung in churches all over the world. Several have reached the CCLI Top 100, and together his catalog has been streamed more than 450 million times across all platforms — but for Ryan, the real win is hearing God’s people sing them back in worship. Known for lyrics that are deeply rooted in Scripture and rich with theological depth, Ryan’s work includes well-loved anthems like Thank You Jesus for the Blood, Name Above All Names, Throne Room Song, Because of Jesus, Endless Praise, and I Love You Lord (To My King). His writing blends biblical truth with melodies the Church can carry into every season — songs for the mountaintop and the midnight hour alike.

For more than a decade, Ryan has written for and with many artists, most notably his wife, worship leader Charity Gayle. Together, they’ve circled the globe — from small-town churches to packed arenas — leading nights of worship where generational, cultural, and denominational walls seem to disappear, leaving only the sound of God’s family lifting one voice. Ryan’s songs have become trusted tools for worship leaders worldwide, crossing boundaries of style and culture while remaining anchored in the timeless truths of the Word of God.

Whether he’s in the writing room or on the road, Ryan carries the same heartbeat: to see the name of Jesus lifted high and to help the Church find its voice in declaring His greatness.