Ryan Ellis is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from San Diego, California. He is known for blending pop, R&B, and worship elements into his music, creating a fresh sound in the Christian music scene. Ellis began his musical journey in his adolescence, using performing arts to escape the instability at home. After serving in the U.S. Navy, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan, he rediscovered his connection to faith through music. He describes his music as contemporary worship that blends R&B and pop .